College Sports

McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese rodeo team is going to the College National Finals Rodeo

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row.
Photo by Dwight Jodon

Photo by Dwight Jodon

Bengals win eighth national title

Tom Dodge
Sunday, June 2, 2024
ENID, Oklahoma – A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.
A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.  The Bengals (56-8) eight National Championships are the most in NJCAA Division II history, and the second most in NJCAA history.  (LSUE photo)

A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.  The Bengals (56-8) eight National Championships are the most in NJCAA Division II history, and the second most in NJCAA history.  (LSUE photo)

LSUE wins 8th national championship

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, June 2, 2024
A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.
LSUE Bengals celebrate will. (LSUE Photo)

LSUE Bengals celebrate will. (LSUE Photo)

Bengals secure title game berth

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, June 1, 2024
In the history of LSU Eunice Baseball, there have been constant examples of “Bengal Magic” from the “Cardiac Cats”, conjuring late game theatrics in high stakes games during the Bengals’ storied NJCAA history.   Enter another chapter into the book.
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

LSUE women’s basketball team burger fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21.

Richard places 1st in saddle bronc riding for McNeese

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams both placed second in the first rodeo of the spring semester at the Texas A&M University – Commerce rodeo competition Feb. 2-3.

Shiver excited about Voodoo football rebirth

Tom Dodge
Thursday, February 22, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Based on his busy schedule, football is life for James Shiver. Last November, the St. Edmund athletic director and head football coach was named the Louisiana Voodoo head coach after the Arena Football League announced the revival of the Louisiana franchise.
UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team wins 4th national title in a row

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team has claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships. The team holds the most national championships in school history; it competes as a club sport rather than an NCAA-sanctioned sport.