| Â Earl K. Long Gym, 500 East Saint Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA |
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| Â Facility Overview |
Capacity:Â 1,121
First Year:Â 1976
Overall Record:Â Volleyball: 225-152; Women's Basketball: 102-119
Schedule:Â Volleyball | Women's Basketball
Other Facilities:
Athletic Complex | Cajun Field | Cajundome | M.L. "Tigue' Moore Field | Lamson Park | Track/Soccer Complex | Cajun Courts | Leon Moncla Indoor Â
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History: Built in 1939, Earl K. Long Gymnasium, named after then Louisiana Governor, is on site of the main campus at the University of Louisiana. It serves as the home court to Ragin’ Cajuns volleyball team. E. K. Long Gym also houses the athletic administrative offices for: women's basketball, volleyball, golf and women's soccer.
It was originally used as a boxing facility and physical education building when it was finished.
Volleyball started playing in Earl K. Long Gym in 1976 and has called it home since, while women's basketball didn't start playing in the facility until 1979. Â
The second floor of Earl K. Long Gym holds coach’s offices and a student lounge complete with several computers and printing services for the student-athletes, tables and couches. Both the volleyball and women’s basketball locker rooms are also located in Earl K. Long.Â
Earl K. Long Gym saw extensive renovations in 1994 which gave the facility its current configuration. The renovations included office space for the women's programs.
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In 2005, the gym underwent major renovations as the playing surface was replaced and the walls and bleachers recieved a new paint job. The scorers tables were also replaced.
Other renovations include a facelift to the volleyball locker room in 2008 and a conversion of the second floor dance studio into a student-athlete lounge in 2009.
Earl K. Long Gym has seen its share of memorable moments. In the 1999-2001 season, the volleyball team won 28 out of 32 games at Earl K Long Gym.Â
On February 26th, 2005 UL Women’s Basketball won 66-64 over Arkansas State to claim the first-ever Sun Belt Conference West Division Championship.
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| Â Directions |
| From Baton Rouge, LA: Lafayette, Louisiana is located 65 miles southwest of Baton Rouge (68 miles from the airport). By automobile the trip will take approximately 1 hour. Below are directions to assist you in your travel. Take I-10 West out of Baton Rouge and travel 55 miles and exit the interstate at exit # 100 and turn left. Then follow Ambassador Caffrey Parkway into Lafayette.
From New Orleans, LA (via I-10): Lafayette, Louisiana is located 137 miles west of New Orleans (128 miles from the airport). By automobile the trip will take approximately 2.2 hours. Below are directions to assist you in your travel. Take I-10 West out of New Orleans and travel 134 miles and exit the interstate at exit # 100 and turn left. Then follow Ambassador Caffrey Parkway into Lafayette.
From New Orleans, LA (via US 90): Lafayette, Louisiana is located 137 miles west of New Orleans. By automobile the trip will take approximately 2.2 hours. Below are directions to assist you in your travel. Take I-10 West out of New Orleans and exit the interstate at exit 220 and merge onto Louisiana Highway 310 South and travel 12 miles before exiting onto US Highway 90 West towards Houma. Travel 124 miles and turn left onto University Ave. Travel one mile to downtown Lafayette and the University Campus.
From Houston, TX: Lafayette, Louisiana is located 215 miles east of Houston (225 miles from the airport). By automobile the trip will take approximately 3.3 hours. Below are directions to assist you in your travel. Take I-10 East out of New Orleans and travel 205 - 215 miles and exit the interstate at exit # 100 and turn right. Then follow Ambassador Caffrey Parkway into Lafayette.
From Shreveport, LA: Lafayette, Louisiana is located 215 miles southeast of Shreveport. By automobile the trip will take approximately 3 hours. Below are directions to assist you in your travel. Take I-49 South out of Shreveport and travel 207 miles and take exit 1B onto I-10 West towards Lake Charles. Travel approximately 3 miles and exit the interstate at exit # 100 and turn left. Then follow Ambassador Caffrey Parkway into Lafayette.
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| Â Facility Facts |
Facility Name
1939: Earl K. Long Gymnasium
Capacity
1939: 1,121 |
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| Â Earl L. Long Gym Year-by-Year |
 Volleyball
| Year |
Record |
| 1978 |
4-2 |
| 1979 |
7-1 |
| 1980 |
5-3 |
| 1981 |
2-3 |
| 1982 |
8-5 |
| 1983 |
10-2 |
| 1984 |
7-8 |
| 1985 |
6-7 |
| 1986 |
11-3 |
| 1987 |
10-2 |
| 1988 |
9-1 |
| 1989 |
7-2 |
| 1990 |
10-0 |
| 1991 |
5-0 |
| 1992 |
2-6 |
| 1993 |
6-3 |
| 1995 |
5-4 |
| 1996 |
7-3 |
| 1997 |
6-5 |
| 1998 |
5-3 |
| 1999 |
6-8 |
| 2000 |
9-0 |
| 2001 |
6-2 |
| 2002 |
6-1 |
| 2003 |
4-7 |
| 2004 |
3-10 |
| 2005 |
3-9 |
| 2006 |
4-9 |
| 2007 |
3-10 |
| 2008 |
3-6 |
| 2009 |
1-9 |
| 2010 |
10-2 |
| 2011 |
8-5 |
| 2012 |
8-3 |
| 2013 |
8-4 |
| 2014 |
11-4 |
 Women's Basketball
| Year |
Record |
| 1979-80 |
2-0 |
| 1980-81 |
1-1 |
| 1981-82 |
1-7 |
| 1982-83 |
1-1 |
| 1983-84 |
0-1 |
| 1984-85 |
0-1 |
| 1985-86 |
0-1 |
| 1986-87 |
3-1 |
| 1987-88 |
5-0 |
| 1988-89 |
3-0 |
| 1994-95 |
3-6 |
| 1995-96 |
1-10 |
| 1996-97 |
1-8 |
| 1997-98 |
5-4 |
| 1998-99 |
1-7 |
| 1999-00 |
4-5 |
| 2000-01 |
2-7 |
| 2001-02 |
4-8 |
| 2002-03 |
2-7 |
| 2003-04 |
5-1 |
| 2004-05 |
10-0 |
| 2005-06 |
10-4 |
| 2006-07 |
11-1 |
| 2007-08 |
3-6 |
| 2008-09 |
1-7 |
| 2009-10 |
5-6 |
| 2010-11 |
4-8 |
| 2011-12 |
3-6 |
| 2012-13 |
5-5 |
| 2013-14 |
1-0 |
| 2014-15 |
5-0 |
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