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Louisiana Water Ski Places 2nd at Nationals

Submitted Article on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 08:32

The University of Louisiana finished the year second in Division 1 at the 33rd Collegiate Water Ski National Championships, Oct. 13-15, at Tri-Lakes in Zachary, La. scoring 10,905.0 points. Two UL skiers won individual events. Lorenzo D'Alberto of Italy took high score in men's tricks with 5,370 points, and Nancy Chardin of France won women's tricks with 3,880 points.

Water Ski Team Begins Nationals Today

ultoday.com Staff on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 07:09

Louisiana begins competition today in the Division I National Collegiate Water Ski Championships, where they will face arch-rival and overall leader ULM and 10 other teams. LSU will also compete in the Division II Championships.

Alumna Judi Ford Nash, Miss America 1969

ultoday.com Staff on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 06:56

In the Spring of 1968, USL freshman trampolinist Judi Ford was annoyed to find out that she would have to forego her Summer job in Lafayette in order to compete in the Miss Illinois pageant. To her surprise (and even dismay) she won the pageant, and then on September 7th of that year, she was crowned Miss America. ultoday.com caught up with her recently, and discovered that she not only remembers UL fondly, but that she is also one very funny lady.

Ski Ranked #2

Submitted Article on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 23:04

After winning the national championship last year, and debuting in the preseason as #1, after the first week of competition the Cajuns have fallen to #2 in the National Collegiate Water Ski Association weekly poll.

Powerlifting Team Wins National Championship

Al Karré on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 15:48

At the University of Louisiana, they toil in the outdated confines of Olivier Hall, while the rest of the campus gets a facelift. In their off time, they hustle and scrap for funding. But they remain undeterred. No ticker-tape parades awaited them, no pictures with the President. No one on the campus knows them unless they’re wearing their sport’s distinctive shirts. But the UL men's powerlifting team won the National Championship, and they’ve got the rings to prove it.

Dr. K and The Geodawgs

Sam Stokes on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 12:34

In the world of UL intramural athletics, one basketball team has risen above the rest over the past 30 years, in reputation and legend. ultoday.com sat down with the man behind that team, Dr. Gary Kinsland (aka 'Dr. K'), to talk about UL, basketball, and most importantly, the Geodawgs

UL Finishes 3rd at Collegiate Bass Championship

Submitted Article on Sun, 05/29/2011 - 07:36

Lewisville TX – UL's Bass Fishing team of Cody McCrary and Neil Arnaud vaulted from 17th place on day one of the 2011 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship to finish in 3rd place.

Team Captain Joe Rolf on UL Rugby

Sam Stokes on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 14:43

Not all student athletes on the campus of the University of Louisiana have luxury scholarships, big stadiums, or even school funding. Many, like those on UL's highly successful rugby team, compete simply for the love of the game. ultoday.com caught up with UL Rugby Captain Joe Rolf to learn more about life as a club sport athlete.

UL Water Ski Named 'Team of the Year'

Submitted Article on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 21:34

The UL Water Ski team was named "Best Team of the Year" by the National Collegiate Water Ski Association, and is preparing to defend their National Championship.

UL Captures National Water Ski Title

Submitted Article on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 11:51

The University of Louisiana water ski team won the Division 1 national title at the 32nd Collegiate Water Ski National Championships, Oct. Oct. 14-16, at the Austin Aquaplex in Buda, Texas. The Ragin' Cajuns tallied 12,460 points in winning their fifth title in the history of the event.