Lafayette Swampcats
Lafayette Swampcats | |
Founded | 1997 |
Arena | Cajundome |
Based in | Lafayette, Louisiana |
Colors | |
League | EISL |
The Lafayette Swampcats were an indoor soccer team based in Lafayette, Louisiana that played in the EISL during both of the leagues seasons from 1997-1998. They played their home games in the Cajundome. During their existence, the Swampcats played a total of 52 games, winning 40, two via shootout, and losing 15, one via shootout. They scored a total of 643 goals and allowed a total of 471 goals and notched 113 total points in standings out of a possible 156 points. The Swampcats were champions of the EISL in 1997 and 1998.[1]
1997 Season
The Swampcats finished 1st overall in the 7 team league. They finished the season with a record of 18 wins, 6 losses and 2 shootout wins for 52 points. The Swampcats won the EISL championship, defeating the Baton Rouge Bombers 12-9 in the championship game.[1]
1998 Season
The Swampcats finished 1st overall in the 7 team league. They finished the season with a record of 20 wins, 8 losses and 1 shootout lose for 61 points. The Swampcats made the playoffs, defeating the Baton Rouge Bombers 2 games to 0 in the semi-final round. In the championship game, the Swampcats defeated the Mississippi Beach Kings 10-9 to win the EISL championship.[1]