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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

Arlan Williams (No. 34), Donte Daniels (No. 27) and Anthony Britton Jr. (30) celebrate a big defensive play against Texas A&M-Commerce during last years Homecoming game at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 8, 2022 - Hammond)

New-look Lions ready to roar into 2023

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert August 10, 2023

In 2022, the Southeastern Lions football team had a banner year, finishing 9-4 and claiming the Southland Conference title with a victory over the Nicholls Colonels down the bayou. During the title...

Rodeo Graham (who currently wears No. 8) runs in for a touchdown score against Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in a 70-6 blowout win.

Let’s ride: RB Rodeo Graham looking forward to fall football

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter August 7, 2023

Derrick “Rodeo” Graham Jr. is a Baton Rouge native who grew up with a deep passion for football. As a running back, he committed to Southeastern on Feb. 2, 2022. He spent his first year playing behind...

SLU football announces home and home series with reigning FCS champions

SLU football announces home and home series with reigning FCS champions

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor July 20, 2023

Last week, Southeastern Athletic Director Jay Artigues announced Coach Scelfo's squad will host South Dakota State at Strawberry Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024, with a rematch scheduled for Sept. 18, 2027,...

Pelicans star Zion Williamsons days could be numbered in Nola...

OPINION | Should the Pelicans fly away from the Zion Williamson saga?

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor July 6, 2023

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been atop the sports headline pages as of late for all the wrong reasons.  The former No. 1 pick from the 2019 NBA Draft has been the topic of discussion...

OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter June 22, 2023

The NBA has a massive problem holding players accountable for their actions. They often pick and choose which players to punish and which to uplift.  The NBA media and fans alike make a massive contribution...

Southeastern finished the 2023 season with a program-best 47 wins led by Head Coach Rick Fremin.

Lady Lions’ historic season comes to a bitter end in Lake Charles

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor May 27, 2023

Southeastern softball fell to host McNeese in the Southland Conference Championship game two weeks ago today (May 13), 1-0 in extra innings.  Senior pitcher KK Ladner’s superb outing ended in a loss...

Powerade bottles fly as Southeastern walks off Northwestern State 7-6 on Senior Day at Alumni Field to end the 2023 regular season at 25-25. (May 20, 2023 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

SLU concludes regular season on six-game winning streak with sweep of NSU; Head Coach Matt Riser let go after 10 years of service

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor May 22, 2023

Southeastern baseball defeated Northwestern State in walk-off fashion Saturday on Senior Day 7-6 at Alumni Field to conclude the regular season with a six-game winning streak and a sweep of its conference...

Lions players watch on during Southeasterns 10-0 loss to No. 1 LSU at Alumni Field. (May 2, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions edge Jags for final midweek game of the season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor May 18, 2023

Southeastern defeated South Alabama 5-4 on Tuesday night at “The Pat,” climbing to 22-25 on the year.  SLU outhit USA eight to five and committed zero errors while their counterparts had two. The...

Junior hurdler Olu Ogunyemi celebrates after achieving a personal best in the 110m hurdlers at the Southland Outdoor Conference Championships in Commerce, Texas. (May 6, 2023)

Lions Track triumphs at Southland Championship with impressive performances

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor May 11, 2023

Lions outdoor track wrapped up the conference season as they batted through the Southland Championship at Texas A&M-Commerce. Heading for battle, the team arrived on Tuesday, May 2, to prepare and...

Southeastern baseball is 19-21 (4-11 SLC) on the season and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers today at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field in Hammond, America.

This Week in Sports: May 1-7

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor May 2, 2023

Three SLU sports remain in season as we enter the month of May: baseball, softball and outdoor track and field.  The baseball team will look to make it back-to-back years beating the No. 1 team in...

Junior left fielder KaLyn Watsons two run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning propelled SLU to a 4-3 victory in Game Two of Tuesdays doubleheader against McNeese at North Oak Park. (April 26, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions make history in series win over McNeese

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter April 28, 2023

In the Southland season series, the Lady Lions defeated the No. 1 SLC-ranked McNeese Cowgirls 2-1. The Green and Gold made Southeastern history by winning a school record 41 wins, breaking last year’s...

Senior second baseman Madison Rayner shares a laugh with first base coach Alana Fremin during the Lady Lions 8-4 victory over Nicholls during senior day, Saturday at North Oak Park. (April 22, 2023 - Hammond)

This Week in Sports: April 24-30

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor April 25, 2023

As the spring sports seasons come to a close, softball, baseball, outdoor track and field and golf are still chugging, and the stakes are still high for all four. Beach volleyball and tennis saw their...

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