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Aidan Mouton arrives at home plate to celebrate a grand slam vs. North Lake College. (LSUE photo)

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LSUE takes pair of opening day games

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

LSU Eunice Baseball began the 2025 season much like it has every year under Jeff Willis – in winning form. The Bengals captured a pair of games on opening day, taking its 22nd straight season opener under the longtime head coach.

13 former LSU Tigers remain in NFL Playoffs

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 17, 2025

BATON ROUGE – Thirteen former LSU football players, including Heisman Trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels, remain in the NFL Playoffs following wild card weekend. LSU is represented on seven of the eight remaining NFL playoff teams with the Houston Texans leading the way with four former Tigers.

Simone Clay (25) dribbles past a defender in a recent home game for LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball. (LSUE photo)

LSUE women score wins in Texas

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 17, 2025

LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball continues to heat up as the temperatures drop on the Cajun Prairie as the Bengals took a pair of road games in Texas to start the week. The two wins helped LSUE draw even on the season with a 9-9 record with conference play just on the horizon.

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

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LSUE uses fast start, strong finish to defeat Jones

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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LSUE Softball faces challenging 2025 slate

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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LSUE embarks on new chapter during 2025 season

Rebecca Chaisson

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)

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Transfers, opt-outs alter bowl games

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, January 3, 2025

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

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Sports editors preview busy bowl season

Rebecca Chaisson

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)

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Vigers turned challenges into opportunities

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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LSUE Athletics to hold Hall of Fame Gala

Rebecca Chaisson

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.