College Sports

Granger’s legacy will live on

Ross Granger never threw a pitch for LSU Eunice, but he will forever be a Bengal. “It is our responsibility to make sure his legacy lives on,” LSUE head coach Jeff Willis said. “We put his initals on the jersey and will dedicate his jersey No.

Dreams do come true

At 4:10 p.m. Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio, the dream will come true for Stuart Turner as he will join his Reds teammates on opening day against the Philadelphia Philles. But that historic event for the former Eunice High and LSU Eunice standout is no surprise to his former coaches.

MAGGARD NAMED LOUISIANA DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

LAFAYETTE – Dr. Bryan Maggard, who spent the past 21 years in athletics administration at the University of Missouri, was officially introduced as Director of Athletics for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The hiring of Maggard, a native of Dexter, Kan.

2017 College Football Signing Day

LSU football signees K’Lavon Chaisson – LB , 6-4 , 227 , Houston, Texas (North Shore High School) Tyler Shelvin – DT , 6-2 , 380 , Crowley, (Notre Dame High School) Todd Harris Jr. – S , 5-11 , 180 , Plaquemine, (Plaquemine High School) Saahdiq Charles – OG , 6-5 , 317 , Jackson, Miss.

Bengals begin with strong showing

The second-ranked LSU Eunice baseball team opened the 2017 season with a 12-2, 11-5, 11-1 sweep over North Lake College. LSUE will entertain Southwest Tennessee Community College in a four-game series beginning 6 p.m. Thursday.

RED WOLVES RUN PAST LOUISIANA, 88-69

LAFAYETTE – Devin Carter scored 19 of his game-high 22 points in the second half and Arkansas State made 16 of its last 18 shots down the stretch to erase an eight-point deficit in the second half and defeat the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 88-69, in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game on...

Bengals, Lady Bengals open seasons

The second-ranked LSU Eunice baseball team begins the 2017 baseball season with a three-game series against North Lake College (Dallas). Today’s first pitch is set for 6 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday’s games will begin at 1 p.m.

Lady Bengals ready for repeat

Saturday the Lady Bengal sophomores will get their rings as 2016 NJCAA Division II softball national champions. “I hope they stay hungry and want another one.” LSUE head coach Andy Lee said. “We have won it four times in the last six years and I feel this could be another good year.

Lady Bengals release schedule

The defending softball national champion LSU Eunice Lady Bengal softball team released its2017 schedule this week. “I was looking to get a few more home games but it looks like we are playing 75 percent of our games on the road,” LSUE head coach said.

Lady Bengals fall to LSUA

ALEXANDRIA – The LSU Eunice Lady Bengals began 2017 with back-to-back road losses to fall to 4-10 on the season. The Lady Bengals fell 74-54 to LSU Alexandria Thursday night after losing 81-72 to Bossier Parish Community College on Monday.