Louisiana Athletics Celebrates Record-Setting Fundraising Year

LAFAYETTE – Fueled by record-setting capital gifts and sellouts of premium seating at both Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium and M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Department and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF) announced that $20.7 million was raised during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The total marks the second-highest fundraising number in school history, behind only the $29.88 million generated in 2020-21 – a year that was boosted by contributions from Our Lady of Lourdes, LHC Group, and the Myers Family.

In what was the most successful year on a comprehensive scale, the RCAF secured 100 major gifts of $25,000 or more, including 37 exceeding $100,000. Membership also grew by 15 percent, surpassing 3,300 members.

"We are extremely grateful for the financial support provided by countless individuals during this record-setting year," Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard said. "Support of this magnitude clearly reflects the importance of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics to Lafayette, the Acadiana region, and the state of Louisiana."

During the 2024-25 fiscal year, the RCAF played an essential role in completing major facility enhancements, including the replacement of football turf at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium and the renovation of the Lamson Park softball clubhouse. The RCAF also supported more than 25 fundraising and stewardship events, strengthening connections with donors and the community.

The official fundraising arm of Louisiana Athletics, the RCAF remains committed to building relationships that provide critical resources to enhance the student-athlete experience. Member contributions help offset annual scholarship costs, support capital projects such as new and renovated athletic facilities, and bolster sport-specific operating budgets.

Current RCAF capital projects include:
·      A new clubhouse for Ragin' Cajuns Baseball
·      New scoreboards for Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, Russo Park and the Home Bank Soccer and Track Complex
·      A new short-game facility for Ragin' Cajuns Golf at Oakbourne Country Club
·      Renovations to the Culotta Tennis Complex

For more information on the RCAF, visit myRCAF.org or click here to invest in Louisiana's 16 Division I athletic programs.

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Louisiana Athletics Celebrates Record-Setting Fundraising Year

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