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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Junior forward Pape Diop, native of Ziguinchor, Senegal, dunks the ball in the 79-74 victory over Southern University at New Orleans

How athletes stayed motivated over winter break

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter January 29, 2020

As the 2019 fall semester came to an end, university basketball players prepared to practice, travel and compete throughout the winter break. With several practices and games scheduled, the men’s and...

Junior forward Maxwell Starwood prepares to make a pass during the men's basketball game on Jan. 22. Starwood scored a career-high 17 points, earning the most points for the Lions during the game.

Lions drop second game in a row to McNeese

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

The men's basketball team fell to the McNeese State University Cowboys of 77-61 on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the University Center.  After the loss Lions, head coach David Kiefer explained how he was proud...

Freshman guard Alexius Horne brings the ball down court against Lamar University. Horne finished with 13 points, one rebound and one assist.

Lady Lions open Southland Conference play with a loss

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter December 18, 2019

The Lady Lions losing ways continued on Wednesday night against Lamar University with a final score of 65-57. With the loss, Southeastern fell to 3-6 and opened up Southland Conference play in the loss...

Freshman defensive specialist Lizzy Low defends against Nicholls State University. The Lady Lions won 14 games in the 2019 season improving their win total by 12 since hiring head coach Jeremy White.

Jeremy White adds 14 wins in first season at the helm

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter December 17, 2019

The Lady Lions volleyball team wrapped up their most successful season since 2004. Head Coach Jeremy White was hired to oversee the volleyball program in Dec. 2018. The team finished their 2019 fall...

Sprinter on the track and field team Devin Dixon started running track at nine years old. Dixon’s father was his first track and field coach when he was a kid. The track and field team’s next meet will be on Jan. 10 in the Purple Tiger Invitational hosted by Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

Devin Dixon prepares for final season of eligibility

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter December 16, 2019

With each college athletic program, there are usually students who have played the sport for the majority of their lives. Devin Dixon, a graduate student sprinter for the track and field team, started...

Freshman guard Byron Smith brings the ball down court during their game against Grambling State University. Smith finished the game with four points, one steal and two rebounds. With Friday’s 79-74 win, the Lions sit at a 3-6 record.

Lions prepare for late December road trip after beating Jackson State

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter December 14, 2019

The Lions are currently sitting at a 3-6 record after defeating Southern University at New Orleans on Dec. 6. Lions prepare for a three-game road trip that will span across three states. The team will...

Templet elected on executive board of LCIRSA

Templet elected on executive board of LCIRSA

Briyana Anderson, staff reporter December 13, 2019

Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports, was elected for being on the executive board of the Louisiana Colleges Intramural and Recreational Sports Association this semester. Templet explained...

Senior forward Jyar Francis passes the ball between two Jackson State University defenders. The Lady Lions extended their win streak to three games with the win over Jackson State. The Lady Lions next game will be on Friday Dec. 13 in Ruston against Louisiana Tech University. The Lady Lions will look to make their record 4-4.

Lady Lions extend win streak to 3 with victory over Jackson State

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter December 10, 2019

The university women’s basketball team defeated Jackson State University 63-59 on Dec. 7, continuing their streak with three consecutive wins. With 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Lady...

Junior outside hitter Caroline Golden goes for a dig. The Lady Lions improved with 12 more wins in the 2019 season than the 2018 season. The Lady Lions will start their inaugural beach volleyball season in the 2020 spring semester.

Student-Athlete spotlight: Caroline Golden

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter December 8, 2019

Caroline Golden, a junior outside hitter for the Lady Lions Volleyball team, completed her third season with the university this year. Golden explained what drew her to volleyball. “I think my interest...

Walk-on athletes: how they make it and breaking stereotypes

Walk-on athletes: how they make it and breaking stereotypes

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter December 6, 2019

With the men’s basketball team having a total of 15 student-athletes and only 13 full-paid scholarships to hand out, it leaves the team with two walk-ons. These walk-ons are not guaranteed playing...

Gipson institutes new program for student-athletes

Gipson institutes new program for student-athletes

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter December 4, 2019

A new leadership program has been developed by the university to help student-athletes improve their communication skills, social skills and involvement with the community. The Lion Leadership Institution...

Senior defensive linemen Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund brings down Villanova running back during the first quarter of Saturday's playoff game. With the victory the Lions will  travel to Missoula, Mont. to take on the University of Montana.

Southeastern beats Villanova 45-44, advances to face University of Montana

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

The Lions advanced to the second round of the FCS Playoffs with a 45-44 win over Villanova University on Nov. 30. The football team came back from a 31-14 deficit to win their first playoff game in over...

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