Here's a look at recent Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns stories: *
🏀 Men's Basketball: Akron Set for Season Opener
Louisiana will begin the 2026-27 men's basketball season by hosting Akron in the MAC-SBC Challenge at the Cajundome on November 2. This will be the first-ever basketball meeting between the two programs.
Why it matters
•Akron enters as the defending Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament champion after posting a 29-6 record last season.
•The game marks the second season under head coach Quannas White.
•Louisiana brings back several important returning players:
•Jamyron Keller
•De'Vion Lavergne
•Todd Jones Jr.
•Jeremiah Evans
The remainder of Louisiana's non-conference and Sun Belt schedule has not yet been released.
🥎 Softball: Transfer Addition Angelyna Conde
The Cajuns added infielder Angelyna Conde from Texas Tech as part of their roster building for the 2027 season.
Background
At Texas Tech, Conde appeared in three games during the 2026 season and scored one run while drawing a walk.
Before college, she had a productive high school career at La Mirada High School, compiling:
•110 hits
•.324 batting average
•20 doubles
•19 home runs
•88 RBIs
Bigger picture
Head coach Alyson Habetz continues to reshape the roster through the transfer portal. The report notes that several Louisiana players entered the portal following the season, while new additions are arriving to strengthen the program.
🏆 Athletics Department: Nine LSWA Awards
Louisiana's athletic department earned nine awards, including three first-place honors, at the Louisiana Sports Writers Association convention.
Notable achievements
•First-place recognition for a baseball television broadcast featuring Dan McDonald and Brennan Breaux.
•Awards for creative graphic design work by JerMichael White.
•A second-place photography award for an image of quarterback Lunch Winfield scoring a game-winning touchdown against Marshall.
•Multiple honors in sports writing and game-note production.
These awards reflect recognition not just for athletic performance, but also for broadcasting, communications, photography, and media operations across the department.
🏈 Football: Bowl Expectations Under Mike Desormeaux
Recent coverage has focused on Louisiana's attempt to secure its first bowl victory since 2021 under head coach Mike Desormeaux.
Key storyline
A major preseason question is whether quarterback Lunch Winfield can lead the offense through upcoming challenges and help the Cajuns take the next step.
While the report doesn't provide detailed projections, it highlights growing expectations around the football program as it seeks postseason success.
⚾ Baseball: Freshman Recognition
Louisiana baseball received national recognition when Brown was named to the D1Baseball Freshman All-America Team.
Why it's important
D1Baseball's Freshman All-America selections recognize the top first-year players in college baseball. Brown's inclusion gives Louisiana a nationally recognized young player heading into the future and highlights the strength of the program's player development.
Overall Outlook
The Ragin' Cajuns athletic program appears to have momentum across several sports:
•Football is building toward another bowl season.
•Basketball has a notable opening matchup and returning core players.
•Softball continues to add talent through the transfer portal.
•Baseball is receiving national player recognition.
•The athletic department is earning statewide recognition for its media and communications work.
* AI assisted omissions and mistakes may exist
🏀 Men's Basketball: Akron Set for Season Opener
Louisiana will begin the 2026-27 men's basketball season by hosting Akron in the MAC-SBC Challenge at the Cajundome on November 2. This will be the first-ever basketball meeting between the two programs.
Why it matters
•Akron enters as the defending Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament champion after posting a 29-6 record last season.
•The game marks the second season under head coach Quannas White.
•Louisiana brings back several important returning players:
•Jamyron Keller
•De'Vion Lavergne
•Todd Jones Jr.
•Jeremiah Evans
The remainder of Louisiana's non-conference and Sun Belt schedule has not yet been released.
🥎 Softball: Transfer Addition Angelyna Conde
The Cajuns added infielder Angelyna Conde from Texas Tech as part of their roster building for the 2027 season.
Background
At Texas Tech, Conde appeared in three games during the 2026 season and scored one run while drawing a walk.
Before college, she had a productive high school career at La Mirada High School, compiling:
•110 hits
•.324 batting average
•20 doubles
•19 home runs
•88 RBIs
Bigger picture
Head coach Alyson Habetz continues to reshape the roster through the transfer portal. The report notes that several Louisiana players entered the portal following the season, while new additions are arriving to strengthen the program.
🏆 Athletics Department: Nine LSWA Awards
Louisiana's athletic department earned nine awards, including three first-place honors, at the Louisiana Sports Writers Association convention.
Notable achievements
•First-place recognition for a baseball television broadcast featuring Dan McDonald and Brennan Breaux.
•Awards for creative graphic design work by JerMichael White.
•A second-place photography award for an image of quarterback Lunch Winfield scoring a game-winning touchdown against Marshall.
•Multiple honors in sports writing and game-note production.
These awards reflect recognition not just for athletic performance, but also for broadcasting, communications, photography, and media operations across the department.
🏈 Football: Bowl Expectations Under Mike Desormeaux
Recent coverage has focused on Louisiana's attempt to secure its first bowl victory since 2021 under head coach Mike Desormeaux.
Key storyline
A major preseason question is whether quarterback Lunch Winfield can lead the offense through upcoming challenges and help the Cajuns take the next step.
While the report doesn't provide detailed projections, it highlights growing expectations around the football program as it seeks postseason success.
⚾ Baseball: Freshman Recognition
Louisiana baseball received national recognition when Brown was named to the D1Baseball Freshman All-America Team.
Why it's important
D1Baseball's Freshman All-America selections recognize the top first-year players in college baseball. Brown's inclusion gives Louisiana a nationally recognized young player heading into the future and highlights the strength of the program's player development.
Overall Outlook
The Ragin' Cajuns athletic program appears to have momentum across several sports:
•Football is building toward another bowl season.
•Basketball has a notable opening matchup and returning core players.
•Softball continues to add talent through the transfer portal.
•Baseball is receiving national player recognition.
•The athletic department is earning statewide recognition for its media and communications work.
* AI assisted omissions and mistakes may exist