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SLU cheer squad works the crowd in a sideline chant through signs, poms, shoulder stands and two tier stunts.

SLU spirit teams are heading to Orlando for Nationals

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor in Training January 13, 2023

SLU’s cheer squad and Lionettes will compete at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Fla. for the UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) and UDA (Universal Dance Association) College Nationals. The competition...

Bill Mafia shows their support for Damar Hamlin in the teams most recent game vs. the New England Patriots in which they won 35-23 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. (Jan. 8, 2023)

OPINION | Fans prove football is family in support of Damar Hamlin

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter January 11, 2023

On Jan. 2, the Buffalo Bills were set to play the Cincinnati Bengals for a primetime game. The Bills were competing to lock up the #1 seed in the AFC, while the Bengals were looking to win the AFC North...

Lions and Lionesses overpower the Huskies on the court

Lions and Lionesses overpower the Huskies on the court

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 7, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball entered the contest vs. Houston Christian at 6-5, coming off beating Nicholls in its conference opener on New Year’s Eve in Thibodaux.  Their Southland record went...

Junior forward Nick Caldwell rocks the rim at the University Center during Southeasterns 107-71 victory over Belhaven back in December. (Dec. 7, 2022)

Southeastern basketball hoping a turn of the calendar treats them well

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 5, 2023

2023 is upon us and the Lions are looking to start the new year on the right foot, as the end of 2022 was a mixed bag for Coach David Kiefer’s squad of new faces. SLU men’s hoops currently sit at...

Nicholls’ hot shooting leads to Southeastern defeat

Nicholls’ hot shooting leads to Southeastern defeat

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

Following a blowout win versus Belhaven, Southeastern came up short against their Southland rival Nicholls State in an 88-73 loss.   The Green and Gold drop below .500 in the early season with a record...

Southeastern freshman guard Jalencia Pierre attempts fast-break layup against the Prairie View Panthers. (Dec. 13th, 2022)

Lady Lions push past the Panthers behind huge second half

Troy Allen, Sports Editor December 14, 2022

Following a loss to LSU, the Lady Lions bounced back versus the Prairie View Panthers in an 84-57 victory.  This win puts Southeastern at 5-3 on the overall season and an impressive 3-0 at home to...

Junior guard Hailey Giaratano operates SLUs offense with teammate #31 Alexius Horne on the wing during the teams 73-27 drubbing of LSU Alexandria. (Nov. 7, 2022)

SLU women’s basketball in full tilt during month of December

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 13, 2022

In the midst of Southeastern volleyball and football winning their respective Southland Conference Championships, basketball may have slipped the minds of some Green and Gold fans. As 2023 quickly approaches,...

Southeastern running back Jessie Britt runs upfield against Samford in the second half of the second round NCAA FCS playoff game Saturday at F. Page Seibert Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. (Photo by Randy Bergeron/SLU Sports Info)

SLU’s magical season comes to an end at the hands of Samford

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 7, 2022

Southeastern football’s 2022 campaign has come to a close in the second round of the FCS playoffs.  In another thrilling postseason matchup, the Lions came out on the losing side this time 48-42...

Cicily Hidalgo goes up for an attack during the NCAA Tournament First Round match against Minnesota.

No. 8 Minnesota defeats Southeastern in NCAA Tournament

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 6, 2022

Coming off a Southland Conference Championship win, the Lady Lions came up short in their playoff match versus Minnesota.  Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome led the way with thirteen kill shots....

Haileigh Lupo standing in first place, after just being awarded her medals at the end of the powerlifting championship.

Haileigh Lupo: A fresh(wo)man to the title of World Champion

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter December 6, 2022

Most people come to college wanting to make a name for themselves in the world, but one student at Southeastern has already had her name etched in the record books at just 18. Haileigh Lupo, a freshman...

Southeastern players celebrate on the sideline following #14 Zy Alexanders fourth quarter pick six. (Nov. 26, 2022)

Play-by-play: Lions outlast Vandals in an instant classic at the ‘Berry

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Southeastern came away with a 45-42 win over Idaho on Saturday night in Strawberry Stadium after the visitors’ last-play field goal attempt sailed wide left.  Cephus Johnson III guided the Green...

Lady Lions celebrate on the court at the UC after winning the first Southland Conference Title in school history. (Nov. 20, 2022)

SLU wins three straight sets to oust top seeded HCU for Southland Conference Crown

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 22, 2022

Southeastern defeated Houston Christian 3-1 (16-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16) in the championship game of the Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament on Sunday afternoon at the University Center, claiming...

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