The Death Valley Divas are among Tiger Stadium’s most festive fans
A shared love of costumes, sparkles and LSU athletics solidified the friendship of Aimee Adair Eikel and Cassondra Glausier, and the two fans have been turning heads at sporting events with their festive gameday attire ever since.
Both lifelong fans of LSU sports, Eikel and Glausier had been attending games and tailgates dressed in their best purple and gold garb for years when their flashy style and homemade accessories caught the attention of the LSU Athletic Department and they were chosen to be part of the Cox Ultimate Fan Experience promotion in 2024.
For one home football game, the two joined the Tiger Marching Band in leading the team down Victory Hill and watched the Tigers play from the sideline. Naturally, the pair decided to show out for this special gameday. Glausier made golden capes and purchased sequined band hats to top their outfits, and she says the experience was one she won’t forget.
“We were trying to be silly, but we just both had so much fun because we were doing what we love,” Glausier says. “We’re bringing joy to people; we’re costuming, and for a minute it’s like it’s just the power of play. We’re having fun and not worrying about daily life for a couple of hours.”
This opportunity gained the pair more attention. Glausier says fans often approached them at sporting events, recognizing them from social media. Even fans of opposing teams came up to say hello, compliment their outfits or take a photo.
The women didn’t want to let this attention go to waste. As the self-coined “unofficial sports ambassadors of LSU,” they decided to match the hype they were receiving and make their group Facebook official. Death Valley Divas was a perfect fit for a name, Glausier says.
“[Diva] is an empowering term. It’s showing that we love our sports, but we’re also strong women who want to support our teams across the board,” she says.
And the Divas are still going and growing. Over the past three years, they have attended two College World Series, seen the football Tigers beat Clemson at Memorial Stadium in South Carolina, and traveled to Las Vegas for the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic.
They have also added eye-catching accessories to their costumes. Glausier says she loves sourcing unique pieces from local businesses and expressing her creativity through DIY projects like a headpiece reminiscent of Tiger Stadium itself. Her collection of pins, boots, hats, sunglasses and other details grows each year, as the Divas wear a different outfit for each game they attend.
While collecting fabulous clothing is fun in itself, the true joy for these Divas comes from interacting with fans and reaching out to the community. This year, the pair is launching a “Diva for a Day” initiative, in which a different “Aspiring Diva” will join them for a pre-game celebration at every home game this fall.
“We just want to inspire other young ladies or women to get involved with sports,” Glausier says. “Whatever team you root for, be there and support them through thick and thin.”
This article was originally published in 225 Magazine’s 2026 Tiger Pride edition.
