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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

Alexius Horne attempts her free throws as her physical play draws a foul. The Lady Lions played Houston Baptist on Feb. 12 with a 51-40 loss.

Lady Lions 8-0 streak broken by Huskies

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 14, 2022

The Southeastern Lions’ eight-game win streak ended with a 51-40 loss against Houston Baptist University in the University Center Saturday, Feb. 12. After being down 14 at halftime, the Lady Lions...

Senior Guard player Keon Clergeot makes a free-throw shot.

Lions basketball rebound in second half to beat Huskies

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 14, 2022

The Lions basketball team played the Houston Baptist Huskies on Saturday night, defeating them in a comeback with the score 89-84. The Lions started the game with a roaring lead, opening with a 9-0...

Two out on the board, senior outfielder Aeriyl Mass stationed at third make a shot for home. Redhawks get third out for the end of the inning with no points scored.

Softball sets tone for the season with home opener victory

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter February 12, 2022

The Lady Lions returned to the field to secure a victory 6-2 over Southeast Missouri in their first game of the 2022 Lion Classic I at North Oak Park.  Starting pitcher senior Heather Zumo held her...

McNeese State's defense leaves senior forward Jalyn Hinton unguarded, allowing him to score 18 points during the Feb. 10 home game.

Lions rally in the second half to beat McNeese Cowboys

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Southeastern’s Lions secured a conference win over the McNeese State Cowboys with an offensive show after being down by six at halftime in the University Center on Feb. 10.  With a final score of...

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