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LOUISIANA BASKET B A ll 2010-11 WELCOME TO THE CAJUNDOME 26th Season • Seating Capacity: 11,550 • 238 Wins • .708 Winning Percentage One of the nation’s most impressive facilities and Three times the arena has served as host of the Sun Yearly Cajundome Record heralded as one of the finest multi-purpose arenas in Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament doing so Season Head Coach W L Pct the country, the Cajundome has served as the home in 1997, 1998 and 2007. The 2007 Sun Belt Tournament 1985-86 Bobby Paschal 11 5 .668 of Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball program added a twist – the men’s tournament was joined by 1986-87 Marty Fletcher 10 7 .588 since the 1985-86 season. the women’s tournament, marking the first time the 1987-88 Marty Fletcher 9 6 .600 The $64 million facility was opened and officially ‘Dome hosted the league’s women’s postseason event. 1988-89 Marty Fletcher 14 6 .700 cajundome dedicated on Nov. 10, 1985, as the new home of the The city of Lafayette and the State of Louisiana 1989-90 Marty Fletcher 13 3 .813 Ragin’ Cajuns, replacing Blackham Coliseum (1950-84), jointly financed and built the Cajundome. The state 1990-91 Marty Fletcher 13 4 .765 the and since that time the ‘Dome has drawn raves from owns the land on the ‘Dome site, located just east of 1991-92 Marty Fletcher 11 4 .733 across the country for its beauty and function. the University of Louisiana’s Cox Communications 1992-93 Marty Fletcher 10 4 .714 “This is as fine a facility as you’ll find anywhere,” Athletic Center off Congress Street and Cajundome 1993-94 Marty Fletcher 11 2 .846 basketball analyst Billy Packer said. “You don’t need any Boulevard. 1994-95 Marty Fletcher 5 9 .357 better than this.” On April 30, 2002, the facility received a much 1995-96 Marty Fletcher 12 2 .857 “It’s sensational,” said former Utah Jazz head coach needed addition with the opening of the brand new 1996-97 Marty Fletcher 9 4 .692 Frank Layden, whose team played an exhibition in the $16.7 million convention center located adjacent to the 1997-98 Jessie Evans 12 5 .706 arena. “It’s the best arena I’ve ever been in. I’d like to ‘Dome on the east side of the building. The convention 1998-99 Jessie Evans 10 2 833 take it home with me.” center offers nearly 100,000 square feet on two levels.. 1999-00 Jessie Evans 12 2 .857 “The Cajundome is a facility that the University of The largest crowd to date for a Ragin’ Cajuns 2000-01 Jessie Evans 9 3 .750 Louisiana, the city of Lafayette and the state of Louisiana basketball game in the facility came on Dec. 16, 2001-02 Jessie Evans 12 1 .923 should be very proud of,” Cajuns head coach Bob Marlin 1992, when 11,479 fans watched UL defeat Loyola- 2002-03 Jessie Evans 10 1 .909 said. “It’s one of the truly magnificent facilities in the Marymount, 87-73. 2003-04 Jessie Evans* 4 1 .800 country. I’ve traveled throughout the country and During their tenure in the Cajundome, the Ragin’ 2004-05 Robert Lee* 2 1 .667 played in a lot of great coliseums, and the Cajundome Cajuns have posted a 238-98 record for a .708 winning 2005-06 Robert Lee 5 2 .714 is as nice, if not nicer, than any place I’ve ever been in.” percentage. 2006-07 Robert Lee 7 7 .500 The Cajundome is much more than a basketball In 2009-10, UL was a perfect 9-0 against the Sun 2007-08 Robert Lee 8 6 .571 arena, though. Belt within the friendly confines of the Cajundome. 2008-09 Robert Lee 9 7 .563 It was designed as a true multi-purpose facility, During the 2002-03 season, the Cajuns set a new 2009-10 Robert Lee 10 4 .714 and the ‘Dome has hosted such varied events as ice record for consecutive wins at the ‘Dome after an 81- Totals 25 seasons* 238 98 .708 shows, circuses, indoor soccer, conventions, banquets, 74 win over New Mexico State on Jan. 2, 2003. That *Season home results later vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Actual on-court home record was 10-1 (.909) in 2003-04 and 11-1 (.917) in wrestling and boxing cards, ice hockey, Arena Football, win marked the 15th straight at the Cajundome. The 2004-05. Actual on-court all-time home record is 253-98 (.721) monster truck shows and rodeos. The facility served streak would eventually reach 21, which ranked as the as home for the Louisiana IceGators of the East Coast fifth-longest in the nation at the time, before falling to Yearly Cajundome Attendance Hockey League from the 1995-96 through 2004-05 Western Kentucky on Feb. 26, 2003. Season Games Total Avg. High seasons. For one season, in 2001, the af2’s Lafayette The 2005-06 season was shortened. The Cajundome 1985-86 16 110,159 6,885 10,487 Roughnecks called the Cajundome home. served as a shelter for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and 1986-87 17 70,571 4,151 4,607 The facility has an adjustable capacity between was unavailable in November and December 2005. The 1987-88 15 70,026 4,668 7,000 4,500 and 13,500. With an average of 140 events per Cajuns returned to the arena in January 2006. 1988-89 20 83,759 4,188 6,137 year and 10-15 concerts per year, the arena has hosted 1989-90 16 91,010 5,688 10,802 top entertainers and shows including The Eagles, TOP 20 CAJUNDOME CROWDS 1990-91 17 82,200 4,835 9,153 1. 12/16/92 vs. Loyola-Marymount .................. 11,479 Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Billy Joel, 1991-92 15 87,189 5,813 11,137 2. 2/1/92 vs. New Orleans ................................... 11,137 George Strait, Garth Brooks, Eddie Murphy, Justin 1992-93 14 83,867 5,991 11,479 3. 1/18/90 vs. New Orleans ................................ 10,802 Beiber, Lil Wayne, Backstreet Boys, Disney’s World On 1993-94 13 78,861 6,066 9,715 4. 2/11/95 vs. Massachusetts ............................ 10,651 Ice, WWF, Sesame Street, Clear Channel Motor Sports, 1994-95 14 78,343 5,596 10,651 5. 11/22/85 vs. Georgia ........................................ 10,487 Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, NSYNC, Hannah Montana, Taylor 1995-96 14 65,423 4,673 6,868 6. 2/5/94 vs. Wester n Kentucky ......................... 9,715 Swift and The Professional Bull Riders Adriano Moraes 1996-97 13 38,029 2,925 3,864 7. 1/5/91 vs. New Orleans ......................................9,153 Invitational . 1997-98 17 92,253 5,427 9,121 8. 3/3/98 vs. South Alabama ................................ 9,121 The Cajundome features chairback seating 1998-99 12 62,925 5,248 6,417 2/26/03 vs. Western Kentucky ........................ 9,121 throughout the arena with a capacity of 11,550 for UL 1999-00 14 73,473 5,248 8,028 10. 3/1/86 vs. Lamar ...................................................9,086 basketball and more for events that do not fill the entire 2000-01 12 53,380 4,448 5,724 11. 1/13/86 vs. Marquette ........................................8,163 floor space. The largest crowd for any single event 2001-02 13 49,865 3,836 7,743 12. 2/23/94 vs. New Orleans ...................................8,102 was the 13,500 fans who attended the Kenny Rogers 2002-03 11 62,370 5,670 9,121 13. 12/17/85 vs. Auburn ...........................................8,029 concert during the facility’s first week of operation. 2003-04 5* 53,689 4,881 7,117 14. 2/19/00 vs. Florida International ....................8,028 The ‘Dome also features 16 plush VIP luxury suites 2004-05 3* 57,543 4,795 6,954 15. 1/19/86 vs. Louisiana Tech ............................... 7,987 with full view of the arena. 2005-06 7 22,304 3,186 3,835 16. 1/15/90 vs. McNeese State .............................. 7,950 A brand new basketball court was installed in 2006-07 14 57,543 4,795 6,954 17. 2/5/00 vs. New Orleans ......................................7,756 time for the 2007-08 season. More upgrades were 2007-08 14 57,692 4,121 6,190 18. 2/23/02 vs. New Mexico State ........................ 7,743 2008-09 16 45,391 2,871 4,209 installed for the 2008-09 season which included a new 19. 12/29/97 vs. Florida State ................................ 7,741 2009-10 14 38,672 2,762 3,984 scoreboard and sound system. 20. 1/15/92 vs. Louisiana Tech ............................... 7,471 Totals 336 1,666,537 4,960 11,479 *Season home results later vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Actual 4 www.RAGINCAJUNS.com home record was 10-1 in 2003-04 and 11-1 in 2004-05 RAGIN ’ CAJUNS BASKET B A ll 2010-11 LEON MONCLA INDOOR FACILITYleon moncla • A new era of Ragin’ Cajuns facilities was born in August 2007 when the multi-purpose Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility was unveiled. • The 88,791-square foot facility was built by architect Gene Sellers for approximately $4.5 indoor facility million. • The basketball portion includes a full court with six goals, locker room, video room, players lounge and meeting room. The basketball court was taken from the Cajundome and was replaced by a court used in the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship game.