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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

Sophomore Damon Herod leaps off the board at the long jump event during May 1s pre-conference track and field meet.

Southeastern sets records in conference tuneup

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter May 5, 2021

Track and field set several individual and stadium records in a pre-conference tournament meet.  The Lions hosted the event on campus at the Southeastern Track Complex April 30 and May 1. Teams from...

At track practice, Sophie Daigle tries to improve her times and form. She currently has the most records out of any single female track runner in university history.

Senior track runner sets new school record

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021

As the spring 2021 semester winds down, many athletes are trying to push themselves to new heights. For one member of the track team, her goal to finish strong has become a reality. Sophie Daigle, a...

Freshman pitcher Brennan Stuprich threw a complete-game shutout for the Lions as Stuprich improved to 5-1 on the season with a 2.50 earned run average.

Last week in sports: April 20-26

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2021

After sweeping Stephen F. Austin last weekend, the Southeastern baseball team lost three of four games to the University of New Orleans during the 2021 Pontchartrain Bowl. However, the Lions stole the...

Christopher McBride, pictured on the right, interacting with his players during practice, in his first season at Southeastern. The Lady Lions won the Southland Conference Tournament this year prompting McBride receiving the Coach of the Year award. Southeastern will take on Rutgers on April 27.

McBride lands Southland Coach of the Year

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 27, 2021

As a young boy, Christopher McBride grew up playing soccer in the neighborhoods and fields of his native country, Scotland. His father was a youth coach that taught him the game. He had signed with a...

Shortstop Lindsey Rizzo steps up to the plate in the season-opening Lion Classic in February. Rizzo has since decorated her ongoing season with a .402 batting average. The Lady Lions currently sit 24-16 on the season and will face off against ULM on April 21 at 6 p.m.

Rizzo steps up to the plate, takes on new position

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter April 23, 2021

In a season impacted by many changes, one softball player found herself breaking out of her comfort zone as she took on an entirely new position. Junior infielder Lindsey Rizzo built her collegiate...

The seniors will be honored for their contributions to the program this weekend as the Lady Lions take on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi University in a three game home series.

Southeastern softball tops Louisiana-Monroe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

On a cool and crisp April evening, Southeastern softball returned to action against the Warhawks of the University of Louisiana-Monroe.    North Oaks Park in Hammond was the site for the midweek...

The Lions baseball team is standing in the dugout as they take on Southland Conference opponent Abilene Christian University.

Baseball stays hot during regular season

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

After a shortened 2020 regular season, the Lions baseball team is sitting at the top of the Southland Conference with a 24-12 record 36 games into the regular season.  One bright spot for the Lions...

Forward Ellie Williams runs the ball during Southeasterns match against Houston Baptist on April 1.

Last Week in Sports: April 12-19

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2021

After heading into the Southland Conference Tournament with a 6-2-3 conference record, the Lady Lions Soccer squad ran the table and earned the program’s fourth Southland Tournament Title by knocking...

Goal Keeper Nadine Maher passes the ball back in play in the Lady Lions 2-1 March 7 victory over Stephen F. Austin University. The Lady Lions will take on Rutgers University in the first round of the NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament on Tuesday April 27.

Lady Lions make history over the weekend

Gerard Borne, Editor-In-Chief April 19, 2021

On Saturday, April 17, the Lady Lions soccer team made history as they earned the program’s fourth Southland Conference Title, its first since 2015.  The Lady Lions drew the fifth seed in the tournament...

Last Week in Sports: April 5-12

Last Week in Sports: April 5-12

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2021

After losing two straight River Bell Rivalry games to the Colonels, the Lions football team hit the road to try and change their luck in the adjusted 2021 spring season. Last season’s matchup against...

Linebackers Alexis Ramos and Joshua Carr sack Nicholls State quarterback Chase Fourcade. Ramos was ejected in the third quarter due to a targeting penalty in the 2019 loss against the Colonels.

River Bell Classic: A south Louisiana football rivalry

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 9, 2021

Southeastern Louisiana University and Nicholls State University is one of south Louisiana’s most colorful rivalries. The two schools, situated between Baton Rouge and New Orleans compete for students,...

Senior wide receiver Austin Mitchell lines up for a snap against McNeese State University on March 6. The Lions defeated McNeese 25-20 with Mitchell having 3 receptions for 18 yards. The Lions will take on Nicholls State University on Apr. 10.

Austin Mitchell: The man, the myth, the receiver from Plaquemine

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter April 7, 2021

Plaquemine, a small community nestled along a bend in the Mississippi River, is where it all started for senior wide receiver Austin Mitchell.  At just five years old, Mitchell was throwing and catching...

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