College Sports

LSUE Men’s Soccer opens season in August

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
LSU Eunice begins the John Plumbar era on Aug. 24 as the Bengals Men’s Soccer team announces the 2024 regular season schedule. LSUE will play three preseason tune-ups beginning Aug. 10 at Xavier University-New Orleans. After two home scrimmages against LSU Alexandria (Aug.
The new Bengal Stadium was celebrated on Friday with indoor groundbreaking. From left, are Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, Eunice City Council alderman at-large; Scott Fontenot, City of Eunice mayor; Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice athletic director; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Beau Petitjean, Acadia Parish Police Jury; and Jeffery Morgan, Acadia Parish Police Jury. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

The new Bengal Stadium was celebrated on Friday with indoor groundbreaking. From left, are Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, Eunice City Council alderman at-large; Scott Fontenot, City of Eunice mayor; Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice athletic director; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Beau Petitjean, Acadia Parish Police Jury; and Jeffery Morgan, Acadia Parish Police Jury. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

New Bengal Stadium celebrated with indoor groundbreaking

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
It’s the type of idea that anyone who has attended LSUE through the years couldn’t have seen coming even in their wildest visions of growth.

LSUE Women’s Soccer set for road heavy fall campaign

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 26, 2024
LSU Eunice Women’s Soccer embarks on the second season under the direction of Courtney Murdoch with a 13-game schedule, it was announced on Wednesday. The Bengals will become road warriors this fall, playing ten of their 13 regular season games on the road.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels named Roy Kramer SEC Male Athlete of the Year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LSU’s Heisman Trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels added another prestigious award to his resume as he was named the 2023-2024 Roy F. Kramer SEC Male Athlete of the Year by a vote of the league’s athletics directors, Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Tuesday.
John Plumbar

John Plumbar

LSUE names Plumbar its men’s soccer head coach

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
LSU Eunice has tabbed John Plumbar to serve as its next men’s soccer head coach, it was announced on Wednesday. Plumbar comes to the Cajun Prairie with extensive coaching experience in the club and high school levels, based out of nearby Lafayette.
Deanna Habetz, seated, was presented an official Ragin’ Cajun jersey and named “honorary coach” of the UL Lafayette team after her daughter, Alyson Habetz, right, was announced as the newest head coach. Making the presentations was Dr. Bryan Maggard, UL’s director of athletics. (Photo by Glenn Quebedeaux/Crowley Post-Signal)

Deanna Habetz, seated, was presented an official Ragin’ Cajun jersey and named “honorary coach” of the UL Lafayette team after her daughter, Alyson Habetz, right, was announced as the newest head coach. Making the presentations was Dr. Bryan Maggard, UL’s director of athletics. (Photo by Glenn Quebedeaux/Crowley Post-Signal)

Alyson Habetz introduced as Ragin’ Cajun’s softball coach

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
Crowley favorite sons — Nelson Stokley and Tony Robichaux — both were greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds when they were formally named head coaches of their respective major sports at the University of Louisiana: Stokley in football and Robichaux in baseball.
Blake Lobell

Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Lobell named national pitcher of the year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
LSU Eunice sophomore Blake Lobell has been named the 2024 NJCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Year, the National Junior College Athletic Association announced on Monday. Lobell was given the same honor by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).
LSUE’s Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Blake Lobell

Bengal duo to represent Team USA

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
LSU Eunice’s Blake Lobell and Liam Watt will dawn the Stars and Stripes for Team USA at this year’s Haarlem Baseball Week held July 12-19, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced.