College Sports

Simone Clay (25) and Markiyah Jefferson (4) trap a Jones ballhandler during LSUE’s victory on Thursday.

LSUE uses fast start, strong finish to defeat Jones

Harlan Kirgan

Saturday, January 11, 2025

LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball raced out to a big lead early before holding off Jones College 65-59 on Thursday at the HPRE Center. The Bengals (7-9) swept the home-and-home series with the Bobcats.

LSUE Softball faces challenging 2025 slate

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, January 10, 2025

LSU Eunice Softball is set for a rugged spring schedule starting January 31 with the Mardi Gras Invitational in Youngsville. The Bengals have 14 games against teams that ended last season in the NJCAA rankings and play four opponents that were in their respective National Tournaments last spring.

LSUE embarks on new chapter during 2025 season

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

It will be a season of new beginnings in many ways for LSU Eunice Baseball as the Bengals embark on the 2025 regular season, set to begin on Jan. 24. The 2024 NJCAA Division II National Champions will not only move up to NJCAA Division I but is set to unveil its new state-of-the-art facility.

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 37-17 win against Oklahoma on Nov. 30. Nussmeier passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of 40-plus-yard scoring strikes. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Transfers, opt-outs alter bowl games

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, January 3, 2025

In the Transfer Portal Era, bowl games outside of the College Football Playoff have seemingly become glorified exhibition games.

Sports editors preview busy bowl season

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

College football bowl season is upon us, and it is time to feast our eyes on 43 matchups played from coast to coast. Before this magical time of year begins, change the batteries in your television remote now so you will not miss a minute of the games instead of being forced to watch Heidi.

University of Louisiana Monroe cornerback and Eunice native Car’lin Vigers has overcome a long path through college and personal adversity to find success as he prepares for the NFL Draft. (Submitted photo)

Vigers turned challenges into opportunities

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 13, 2024

The Butterfly Effect on former Eunice High standout and Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Car’lin Vigers began with, of all things, a deal he made with a friend. The type of deal that seems harmless at the time.

LSUE Bengals.

LSUE Athletics to hold Hall of Fame Gala

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

LSU Eunice Athletics is set to welcome friends and family to its annual Hall of Fame Gala at 5 p.m. Jan.18 inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus of LSUE. A cocktail hour will begin the night, followed by a buffet-style dinner.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

LSU adds 23 players to its football roster

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 6, 2024

LSU added 23 players to its football roster for the 2025 season on Wednesday as the Tigers signed one of the nation’s top recruiting classes. LSU’s signing class was ranked as high as No. 6 nationally by Rivals.com.

LSU’s Josh Williams tries to escape an Oklahoma defender. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Nussmeier leads LSU past Oklahoma in regular-season finale, 37-17

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

After leaving the game in the second quarter with an injury, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier returned to the field to lead the Tigers past Oklahoma, 37-17, on Saturday night in the regular season finale. Nussmeier finished 22-of-31 for 277 yards passing for three touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Lady Bengals off to losing start

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 22, 2024

The LSU Eunice women’s basketball team is off to a so-so start under first-year head coach Rob Beckmann. The Lady Bengals, who play in Division I in Region 23 of the National Junior College Athletic Association, are off to a 4-4 start.