In Game
UL-Lafayette is home to some of the best fans in the Sun Belt, which makes a trip to Lafayette a great experience for any college basketball fan. The people of Lafayette love this team and win or lose you’ll find a rowdy crowd filled with diehard fans when entering the Cajundome. There is lots of Cajuns pride on display in Lafayette, so enjoy all the sights and sounds of a Cajuns basketball game.
In addition to the excellent displays by the fans, the university itself goes all out to make a Cajuns game an unforgettable experience. The Cajuns intro is top notch, and you’ll hear the Victory Bell following every UL-Lafayette victory.
Finally, take some time to enjoy Lafayette and the UL-Lafayette campus during your trip. Downtown Lafayette is home to some great restaurants, and there is a lot to see here, so take some time to explore the area before or after the game.
If you’re looking to experience one of the best basketball game days the Sun Belt has to offer, then you can’t beat UL-Lafayette where the incredible fan support and pageantry provide an unforgettable experience.
Things to check out
Victory Bell
Located at Cajun Field, the victory bell can be heard after every Ragin’ Cajuns victory. The bell is rung in celebration of wins in every UL-Lafayette varsity sport, so stop by and see the bell during your visit to Lafayette.
Banners
High above the court are banners honoring the Cajuns’ conference championships and retired numbers. The banners are a must-see for any longtime Cajuns fan and show off the pride and tradition of the basketball program.
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Cayenne
You can see the Ragin’ Cajuns mascot Cayenne entertaining the crowd throughout the game. Cayenne the pepper is beloved by UL-Lafayette fans young and old, so keep an eye out for him at games as you never know what kind of trouble he’ll get into next.
Ragin’ Cajuns Cheerleaders
The Ragin’ Cajuns Cheerleaders keep spirits high inside the Cajundome. Whether the Cajuns are up by 20 or down by 20, expect the Ragin’ Cajuns Cheerleaders to pump up the crowd with their routines.
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Ragin’ Jazz Dance Team
Don’t leave your seat when the Ragin’ Jazz Dance Team takes the court. These talented dancers perform a variety of different dance types, and their routines are a can’t miss part of any Ragin’ Cajuns basketball game.
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Pep Band
The pep band lends their support to the Ragin’ Cajuns throughout the game. The band plays a variety of school songs during the game, and are a big part of what makes attending a Cajuns such a great experience.
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Fight Songs
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Ragin’ Cajuns Fight Song
Fight on, Cajuns, fight on to victory
For the Red and White,
We will sing of triumph and glory,
For our team tonight,
You will hear the rage of the Cajuns,
So let’s give a yell, (yeah!)
Hustle up and bustle up and
Fight on to victory – go UL! -
Alma Mater
Alma mater, beloved
old Southwestern,
Pride of our Southland so fair!
Oaks and pines and sweet
magnolia’s beauty,
Show forth thy charms so rare,
Alma mater, for honor, truth
and wisdom
Thy halls for aye shall stand,
Loyal sons and daughters sing
Proclaiming
Here’s my heart and hand.
