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The Lion's Roar

Freshman SLU guard Avari Berry races up the court on a fast-break following a steal vs. South Alabama at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Dominant fourth quarter gives Lady Lions second straight SLC victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Southeastern women’s basketball (6-7, 2-0 SLC) defeated UNO (4-9, 1-1 SLC) on the road 57-44 Saturday afternoon (Jan. 6) in the Big Easy.  The reigning Southland Conference champions flexed their...

Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano posts up South Alabama defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Daniels’ perfect night propels Southeastern past Nicholls in SLC opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 6, 2024

Southeastern women’s basketball defeated Nicholls 66-56 Thursday night (Jan. 4) at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium behind junior forward Cheyanne Daniels’ 20-point performance.  The Shawnee Community...

Freshman SLU point guard Avari Berry goes between the legs dribbling against a South Alabama defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023- Hammond)

Lady Lions head down the bayou to take on Colonels in Thibodaux

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 4, 2024

Southeastern women’s basketball (4-7) will look to snap a four-game losing streak tonight on the road against Nicholls (6-6) at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. The game is the Southland Conference opener...

Junior SLU guard Roger McFarlane sizes up Loyola New Orleans defender during contest at the Pride Roofing University Center. McFarlane paces the Lions with 13.5 points per game. (Dec. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Barrage of threes send Lions into 2024 on three-game winning streak

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter January 3, 2024

On Dec. 30, the Southeastern men’s basketball team defeated the Loyola Wolf Pack 87-64 to win their fifth game of the season and their third straight at the Pride Roofing University Center. The Lions...

Junior SLU guard Taylor Bell goes up for a left handed layup vs. South Alabama at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions drop both games in Maui, including Tulsa heartbreaker

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 23, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball fell to 4-7 on the season following two successive defeats to Oregon State (10-0) and Tulsa (10-3) in Maui the past two nights.  SLU lost to the Beavers 92-69 on Tuesday...

Senior SLU point guard Roscoe Eastmond takes on Grambling defender Antwan Burnett during the Lions victory over the Tigers at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 20, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions claw past Grambling State with late game-winner

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 21, 2023

On Wednesday night at the Pride Roofing University Center, Southeastern junior guard Roger McFarlane hit a go-ahead basket with 20 seconds left to give the Green and Gold a 48-47 victory over the Grambling...

Lady Lions duo Taylor Bell (left) and Kennedy Paul (right) defend Jaguars Kiana Anderson in the paint at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Slow start plagues Lady Lions in loss to Jags; Maui awaits

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 19, 2023

SLU women’s hoops (4-5) fell below .500 on Friday, Dec. 15 following a 67-60 defeat to South Alabama (7-4) at the Pride Roofing University Center as their stiff non-conference slate continues.  A...

Strawberry Stadium has been the proud home of Southeastern football since 1937.

OPINION | Why SLU football needs greater fan support for next season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

Southeastern football did not enjoy a very successful season on the gridiron this fall. Following a Southland Conference championship in 2022, the Lions faltered in 2023 to a final record of 3-8. However,...

Junior Lions running back Harlan Dixon attempts to get by Colonels defender Brandon Lairy at Strawberry Stadium during the River Bell Classic. (Nov. 16, 2023 - Hammond)

A look back at the 34th edition of the River Bell Classic

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 14, 2023

Southeastern (3-8, 3-4 SLC) was unable to get a fourth straight victory a month ago to the day in Strawberry Stadium against Nicholls (6-5, 7-0 SLC) during the 34th edition of the River Bell Classic, ultimately...

Senior forward Nick Caldwell goes up for a layup during Southeasterns opening day win over Delta State at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions can’t keep pace with Bulldogs, drop third straight

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

Southeastern men’s basketball fell to 2-8 on the season last night in Ruston following an 89-60 defeat to Louisiana Tech (9-2). Graduate guard Alec Woodard and senior forward Nick Caldwell led SLU...

SLU players give a Lion Up in the postgame huddle following their 3-0 sweeping of UIW on Senior Night at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 4, 2023 - Hammond)

Oregon puts an end to Lady Lions’ dominance

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 5, 2023

The Oregon Ducks (27-5, 16-4 PAC-12) bested Lady Lion volleyball (28-5, 17-1) in a 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-13, 25-13) at Matthew Knight Arena on Nov. 30 in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball National...

Lady Lions celebrate their first Southland Conference regular season title in school history at the Pride Roofing University Center following their  3-0 sweep of Lamar. (Nov. 9, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions prepare for Ducks in northwest NCAA tourney showdown

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

SLU volleyball will hope to continue its winning ways against No. 2 seed Oregon later tonight at 9 p.m. central time in Eugene, Oregon. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.  Southeastern (28-4,...

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