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The SLU Lions celebrate the game winning shot with senior Ryan Burkhardt.

Last Week In Sports Feb. 22 – March 1

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

Lions’ baseball had a rough go of it this past week, going 1-4 overall in their five games. First, was a heartbreaking loss at the hands of ULL in Lafayette 6-5 on Tuesday night.  After trailing...

Finley collects his pose as he gets ready for the next play of the drive.

Kody Finley signs with SLU football

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

The SLU Lions football team signed Ponchatoula High School wide receiver Kody Finley on Feb. 2.  Judging from last year’s star-studded passing game, head coach Frank Scelfo and the Lions look forward...

Joe Kasperzyk drives towards the net as he slides past a defending Colonel.

Burkhardt buzzer-beater lands win over Colonels

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball team had a comeback ending to a rough game as the Lions beat Nicholls State University 83-81.  The Lions’ win looked dim as the team was down...

Will Kinzeler blasted a pitch as he held off the Blazers solid batting offense.

Lions baseball falls to UAB 1-2

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The SLU Lions fell to the University of Alabama Birmingham in a three-game series, losing 1-2 to the Blazers during the series on Feb 25-27. After a solid first game performance, winning 7-4, the Lions...

Gus Okafor drives on UNO defender Simeon Kirkland during Lions 84-79 victory on Thursday night.

Lions best Privateers in a marquee Southland battle

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

Southeastern defeated UNO 84-79 Thursday night at the University Center to improve to 16-13 (8-4) in Southland play.  UNO drops to 16-10 (9-2) and are now tied with Nicholls State for first place in...

Juniors Brigid and Bernadette Tournoux round the curve of the 800-meter race. The twins compete to improve their ranking going into Conference.

Lion track and field scores PB’s all around at LSU Twilight

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

The SLU track team took a trip west for the annual LSU Twilight meet on Friday, Feb. 18, where 30 athletes competed in hopes of improving their time or markings in the ranking going into the conference...

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...

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