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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Lions first season ball is hit as designated hitter Evan Keller taps towards left field.

Lions baseball launches season with series win versus SIUE

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

Alumni Field hosted a home-opening matchup between the SLU Lions and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars, defeating the Cougars 1-0 and 4-3 in the first two games, then losing the third 10-3.  Will...

Sean Payton was the head coach of the Saints for 16 years before retirement.

There’s no replacing Sean Payton

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 17, 2022

With the recent news of Saints head coach Sean Payton choosing to step down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, NFL fans from all over are shocked. Payton was the second longest tenured active...

Junior Putri Insani returns a serve during the Feb. 15 home match against the Alcorn State Braves. The Lady Lions fell 3-4.

SLU tennis drops the ball at the last moment

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 17, 2022

The SLU women’s tennis team came up short against the Alcorn State Braves on Tuesday, losing the series 3-4. The match, played through doubles and singles rounds, was the fifth of the season for the...

Sami Madonna stiff-arming a defenseman in order to score.

National Collegiate Rugby recognizes four Southeastern players

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

After a battling season in the Deep South conference, Southeastern’s rugby team had four players that went above and beyond on the field and had their efforts recognized.  Senior fly-half Nick “Monty”...

Senior guard/forward Morgan Carrier dribbles the ball down the court to move past the Lady Huskies defense. The Lady Lions fell 51-40 to Houston Baptist on Feb.  12.

Last week in sports: Feb. 8-15

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

Women’s Basketball Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted McNeese on Thursday and Houston Baptist on Saturday for two Southland Conference clashes.  Women’s hoops defeated McNeese...

Left: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Right: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Rams’ late-game touchdown solidifies Super Bowl win

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams won their first Super Bowl in more than 20 years over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, in SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.  The Rams’ hardcore defense paired with an unbelievably...

Alexius Horne attempts her free throws as her physical play draws a foul. The Lady Lions played Houston Baptist on Feb. 12 with a 51-40 loss.

Lady Lions 8-0 streak broken by Huskies

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 14, 2022

The Southeastern Lions’ eight-game win streak ended with a 51-40 loss against Houston Baptist University in the University Center Saturday, Feb. 12. After being down 14 at halftime, the Lady Lions...

Senior Guard player Keon Clergeot makes a free-throw shot.

Lions basketball rebound in second half to beat Huskies

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 14, 2022

The Lions basketball team played the Houston Baptist Huskies on Saturday night, defeating them in a comeback with the score 89-84. The Lions started the game with a roaring lead, opening with a 9-0...

Two out on the board, senior outfielder Aeriyl Mass stationed at third make a shot for home. Redhawks get third out for the end of the inning with no points scored.

Softball sets tone for the season with home opener victory

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter February 12, 2022

The Lady Lions returned to the field to secure a victory 6-2 over Southeast Missouri in their first game of the 2022 Lion Classic I at North Oak Park.  Starting pitcher senior Heather Zumo held her...

McNeese States defense leaves senior forward Jalyn Hinton unguarded, allowing him to score 18 points during the Feb. 10 home game.

Lions rally in the second half to beat McNeese Cowboys

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Southeastern’s Lions secured a conference win over the McNeese State Cowboys with an offensive show after being down by six at halftime in the University Center on Feb. 10.  With a final score of...

Sophomore guard Hailey Giaratano attempts to take a shot after a steal in the Feb. 11 game against McNeese in the University Center.

Seven-point comeback in the fourth quarter leads to Lady Lion victory

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

The Lady Lions got their second win over the McNeese Cowgirls in at the University Center on Feb. 10 with a final score of 78-68. SLU gained another conference win, further pushing their record to 8-0...

Junior guard Joe Kasperzyk makes a dunk during the Feb. 3 basketball game against McNeese in Lake Charles.

Last week in sports: Feb. 1-7

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

SLU enjoyed an eventful week in sports on Feb. 1-7.  Southeastern men’s basketball split their two games last week on their road trip out west.  The first game was a Feb. 3 contest against McNeese...

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