University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Jacques Boudreaux Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week
9/30/2019 10:03:00 AM | Football
Senior becomes first Ragin’ Cajun to earn defensive honor since 2014
LAFAYETTE – Coming off a career game at Georgia Southern, linebacker Jacques Boudreaux has been named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday morning.
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Boudreaux is the second Ragin' Cajun to earn the distinction this year after Elijah Mitchell garnered the honor a week ago after the team's victory at Ohio on Sept. 21 and the team's first Defensive Player of the Week since Christian Ringo on Oct. 20, 2014.
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The New Orleans, La., native was lights out against Georgia Southern, recording a career-high 12 tackles in Louisiana's 37-24 victory. His previous career high of 11 came on Nov. 24, 2018, against ULM.
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He also notched his first tackle for loss of the season against the Eagles in the first quarter, resulting in a three-yard loss.
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Boudreaux and the Ragin' Cajuns return home on Wednesday, Oct. 9, when they face Appalachian State in a rematch of last season's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
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The mid-week game has several exciting promotions attached, including a Festivals Acadiens et Creoles kickoff prior to game time, as well as the evening serving as "Ladies Night". Special $7 tickets are available, as well as McDonald's Family Four-Packs at just $12.50 per ticket. Visit RaginCajuns.com/Tickets to begin the ordering process.
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More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the Cajundome, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person. For information on parking passes, contact RCAF by phone at (337) 851-2903.
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Boudreaux is the second Ragin' Cajun to earn the distinction this year after Elijah Mitchell garnered the honor a week ago after the team's victory at Ohio on Sept. 21 and the team's first Defensive Player of the Week since Christian Ringo on Oct. 20, 2014.
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The New Orleans, La., native was lights out against Georgia Southern, recording a career-high 12 tackles in Louisiana's 37-24 victory. His previous career high of 11 came on Nov. 24, 2018, against ULM.
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He also notched his first tackle for loss of the season against the Eagles in the first quarter, resulting in a three-yard loss.
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Boudreaux and the Ragin' Cajuns return home on Wednesday, Oct. 9, when they face Appalachian State in a rematch of last season's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
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The mid-week game has several exciting promotions attached, including a Festivals Acadiens et Creoles kickoff prior to game time, as well as the evening serving as "Ladies Night". Special $7 tickets are available, as well as McDonald's Family Four-Packs at just $12.50 per ticket. Visit RaginCajuns.com/Tickets to begin the ordering process.
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More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the Cajundome, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person. For information on parking passes, contact RCAF by phone at (337) 851-2903.
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