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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

Last Week in Sports: April 5-12

Last Week in Sports: April 5-12

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2021

After losing two straight River Bell Rivalry games to the Colonels, the Lions football team hit the road to try and change their luck in the adjusted 2021 spring season. Last season’s matchup against...

Linebackers Alexis Ramos and Joshua Carr sack Nicholls State quarterback Chase Fourcade. Ramos was ejected in the third quarter due to a targeting penalty in the 2019 loss against the Colonels.

River Bell Classic: A south Louisiana football rivalry

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 9, 2021

Southeastern Louisiana University and Nicholls State University is one of south Louisiana’s most colorful rivalries. The two schools, situated between Baton Rouge and New Orleans compete for students,...

Senior wide receiver Austin Mitchell lines up for a snap against McNeese State University on March 6. The Lions defeated McNeese 25-20 with Mitchell having 3 receptions for 18 yards. The Lions will take on Nicholls State University on Apr. 10.

Austin Mitchell: The man, the myth, the receiver from Plaquemine

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter April 7, 2021

Plaquemine, a small community nestled along a bend in the Mississippi River, is where it all started for senior wide receiver Austin Mitchell.  At just five years old, Mitchell was throwing and catching...

Over the weekend James Benson II and Jonathon Sawyer both broke university records in the 400 meter race. The Lions’ track and field sqaud will be back in action on April 1 in Gainesville, Fla.

Last week in Sports: March 23-30

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2021

During the week of March 22-29, the track and field squad continued to break records, with Jonathon Sawyer breaking the university record for the 400-meter race. The senior broke James Benson’s record,...

The Lady Lions volleyball team huddles up before their game against Sam Houston State University. On April 1 Southeastern will be back in action in the Southland Conference Tournament.

Lady Lions look to earn first ever Southland Tourney victory

Gerard Borne, Editor-In-Chief March 30, 2021

The Lady Lions Indoor Volleyball team wrapped up their historic 2021 season on Saturday finishing with an 11-4 overall record. Second-year head coach Jeremy White led Southeastern to its winningest record...

Junior Thomas Nedow wraps senior Rachel Wilkerson’s wrist to demonstrate how students have hands-on learning opportunities in Southeasterns athletic training program.

Athletic training students share academic experiences

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter March 26, 2021

Those who were high school athletes may be minimally familiar with athletic trainers' responsibilities: filling water bottles, icing and wrapping injuries, as well as helping with rehabilitation. Undergraduates...

Junior Damon Herod competes in the long jump event at Fridays Southeastern Triangular against Southern and Alcorn State.

Lions track and field looks to dominate in outdoor season

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 24, 2021

In preparation for a competitive outdoor season, Lions track and field hosted its annual Southeastern Triangular.   The Lions competed against Southern University and Alcorn State University on March...

With the winning streak the Lady Lions secured the number 2 seed in the Southland Conference Tournament. The Lady Lions women’s volleyball team continued to stay hot over the week as they extended their win streak to seven games after knocking off Houston Baptist and Incarnate Word

Last week in sports: March 16-March 23

Gerard Borne, Editor-In-Chief March 23, 2021

The Lady Lions women’s volleyball team continued to stay hot over the week as they extended their win streak to seven games after knocking off Houston Baptist and Incarnate Word. Sitting at 10-3 the...

The cheer team runs into Strawberry Stadium  led by Roomie during the victory over Northwestern, the team is currently preparing to compete in the 2021 UCA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships

Cheerleaders prepare for virtual championship

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter March 18, 2021

The moment the university cheerleading team has been waiting for is finally here: spring football season.  While the cheerleaders have been active throughout the year attending events and other fall...

In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Winston signed a one-year contract with the Saints in 2021.

Drew Brees calls it a career after 20 seasons in the NFL

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2021

Over the weekend, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially retired from the National Football League. Speculation arose that Brees would be returning after the Saints fell to the Buccaneers...

Sophomore pitcher Sophie Hannabas pitched three strikeouts during the Lady Lions matchup against LSU on March 16 at North Oak Park.

Tigers knock out Lady Lions’ winning streak

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter March 17, 2021

Closing out a five-game homestand, the Lady Lions softball team was defeated by Louisiana State University at North Oak Park on March 16.  The 16-7 Tigers broke the 12-11 Lions’ four-game winning...

The Lions defeated Northwestern State University 27-24 on Saturday March 13. On March 20, the Lions will hit the road to take on the University of Incarnate Word.

Last week In Sports: March 10-16

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2021

The sports-packed spring semester continued last week with the Lions baseball team extending its win streak to eight games.  Currently sitting at 11-4, Lions baseball swept Southland Conference rival...

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