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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)

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

Rhett Manuel / Sports Editor
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 Bengals.

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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 head coach Brian Kelly. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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

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

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

Harrison Valentine / LSU assistant director of strategic initiatives
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.

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Lady Bengals off to losing start

Rhett Manuel / Sports Editor
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.
LSU’s Trey’Dez Green snags a pass against Alabama. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU’s Trey’Dez Green snags a pass against Alabama. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

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LSU fails to stop Alabama’s quarterback

Harrison Valentine / LSU assistant director of strategic initiatives
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Costly mistakes and an inability to stop Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, who rushed for four touchdowns, handed No. 15 LSU its third loss of the season to No. 11 Alabama, 42-13, on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

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Bengals advance in postseason play

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
LSU Eunice Men’s Soccer continued its strong late season form with a 2-0 win over Blinn College in the Gulf South District Quarterfinals on Wednesday at the Bengal Soccer Complex.
LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball officially kicks off the Rob Beckmann era on Nov. 2 against Jones College, part of a 30-game schedule. The Bengals will host 16 games on the Cajun Prairie, beginning with an Oct. 25 preseason tilt against Louisiana Christian. LSUE’s preseason will consist of two tournaments – Oct. 12 at the Southwest Showcase and Oct. 23 at the Southwest CC Jamboree – in addition to the home tilt against LCU. The Bengals’ regular season starts on the road against Jones, followed by a Nov. 6 t

LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball officially kicks off the Rob Beckmann era on Nov. 2 against Jones College, part of a 30-game schedule. The Bengals will host 16 games on the Cajun Prairie, beginning with an Oct. 25 preseason tilt against Louisiana Christian. LSUE’s preseason will consist of two tournaments – Oct. 12 at the Southwest Showcase and Oct. 23 at the Southwest CC Jamboree – in addition to the home tilt against LCU. The Bengals’ regular season starts on the road against Jones, followed by a Nov. 6 t

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LSUE embarks on Beckmann era with 30-game slate

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball officially kicks off the Rob Beckmann era on Nov. 2 against Jones College, part of a 30-game schedule. The Bengals will host 16 games on the Cajun Prairie, beginning with an Oct. 25 preseason tilt against Louisiana Christian.
LSU’s junior receiver Kyren Lacy rushes toward the end zone as Nicholls players Laurence Sullivan Jr., No. 3, and Quinton Sharkey, No. 11, pursue in Saturday’s game in Tiger Stadium. LSU won 44-21. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU’s junior receiver Kyren Lacy rushes toward the end zone as Nicholls players Laurence Sullivan Jr., No. 3, and Quinton Sharkey, No. 11, pursue in Saturday’s game in Tiger Stadium. LSU won 44-21. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

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LSU pulls away from Nicholls in home opener, 44-21

Harrison Valentine / LSU assistant director of strategic initiatives
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier passed for a career-high six touchdowns and 302 yards through the air as No. 18 LSU rolled past Nicholls on Saturday night, 44-21. Nussmeier joined Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels as the only Tiger quarterback to throw six or more touchdown passes in a single game.
Gabby Stone

Gabby Stone

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Stone earns weekly NJCAA recognition

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 6, 2024
Eunice Women’s Soccer freshman Gabby Stone has been named the NJCAA Division I National Player of the Week, the organization announced on Wednesday. Stone is the first Women’s Soccer student-athlete to earn Player of the Week honors in program history.