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The Lion's Roar
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Chase Gispert

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor

Chase Gispert is a communication major with a concentration in sports communication. He joined The Lion’s Roar in March of 2021 and now serves as sports editor. Chase is a native of Madisonville. He has a strong passion for sports and is excited about where the future may take him.

All content by Chase Gispert
Former Lady Lions basketball head coach Ayla Guzzardo shows her emotion on the court during the first half of the Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Legacy Center — an arena she will now call home. (Lake Charles - March 13, 2025)

[Photo] Ayla Guzzardo leaving Southeastern for McNeese

Edward Boudreaux, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2025
Lady Lions players from left, Jalencia Pierre, Taylor Bell, Tyreona Sibley and Kaili Chamberlin return to the court following a timeout.

Lady Lions fall short in SLC Tournament championship

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Graduate SLU guard Alexius Horne launches a three against UIW in the semifinals of the Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament Championship at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles.

SLU overpowers UIW, books championship berth

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
Graduate Lady Lions guard Alexius Horne maintains her balance while driving baseline around Demon defender.

Lady Lions clinch SLC regular season crown with win over Demons

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Senior guard Sam Hines Jr. scans the court during SLU's match against Nicholls.

Hines’ buzzer-beater lifts Lions past Colonels, Cowboys prove too much to handle

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Senior shortstop TJ Salvaggio strokes a double to right center in the first inning at Tulane.

Lion baseball can’t get it done at home, fall to Tulane

Joey Brezinsky and Chase Gispert
February 21, 2025
Junior SLU guard Jalencia Pierre blows by Nicholls defender for a finish at the rim.

Lady Lions ride third quarter surge past Colonels

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
February 20, 2025
Senior Southeastern guard Sam Hines Jr. flushes dunk with authority versus Lamar at the University Center. (Feb. 3, 2025 - Hammond)

Lions go Cardinal hunting with wins over Lamar and UIW

Joey Brezinsky and Chase Gispert
February 10, 2025
Senior guard Taylor Bell battles in the paint against UNO.

Lady Lions extend SLC win streak to lucky number 13

Sean Hoffman and Chase Gispert
February 8, 2025

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S7E1: Super Bowl

Chase Gispert and Joey Brezinsky
February 7, 2025
Former Lions guard Roscoe Eastmond soars to the cup while swarmed my multiple Nicholls defenders.

[Photo] Young talent, seasoned leaders lead men’s basketball into 2024-25 season

Joey Brezinsky, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Lion’s Den S6E2: Return of the Lion’s Den

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 16, 2024
Chris Laiche receives his Hall of Fame plaque from Southeastern's Athletics Director Jay Artigues during halftime of SLU's 28-24 win over Eastern Washington. (Sept. 14, 2024 - Hammond)

[Photo] Former athletes inducted into SLU Hall of Fame

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Junior quarterback Damon Stewart scrambles outside the pocket, racing for a lane while the Jackrabbits defender lurks just behind him. (Hammond, LA - Sept. 21, 2024)

Lions overpowered by FCS champion Jackrabbits

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Junior Southern Miss transfer Brandon Hayes caught a wide receiver screen and knifed his way through traffic into the end zone for a touchdown against Eastern Washington on Saturday night at Strawberry Stadium. (Hammond - Sept. 14, 2024)

Lions defeat former FCS champion Eagles, deliver statement victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
Redshirt junior SLU quarterback Eli Sawyer dropping back to pass against Tulane at Yulman Stadium. Sawyer completed 14/19 pass attempts for 99 yards and an interception in the season-opening loss. (Aug. 29, 2024 - New Orleans)

Lions flounder against Green Wave in season opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
Graduate midfielder Katie brown jockeys for the ball against the South Alabama Jaguars. (Aug. 25, 2024 – Strawberry Stadium – Hammond)

Lady Lions fall to Jaguars in the elements

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Lion’s Den S6E1: Football is Back!

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
August 28, 2024
Former Lion Eugene Omalla raises baton triumphantly as he approaches finish line to secure a first-place finish for SLU in the 4x400 meter men's relay at the 2023 Southland Conference Championships. (May 6, 2023 - Commerce, Texas)

Former Lion wins gold at the 2024 Olympics

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
August 20, 2024
Redshirt junior pitcher Brennan Stuprich dazzles in the first round of the 2024 SLC Tournament against UNO, tossing six strikeout across seven innings and giving up zero earned runs. (May 21, 2024 - Hammond)

SLU sails past Privateers, sets up showdown vs. Colonels

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 23, 2024
Junior catcher Connor O'Neal takes a lefty swing against SLC rival Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. (May 17, 2024 - Hammond)

Southeastern takes final series over Corpus Christi, ready for SLC Tournament

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 22, 2024
Senior SLU left fielder Ka'Lyn Watson slides safely into third base during the Lady Lions' SLC Tournament Championship victory over UIW at North Oak Park. (May 10, 2024 - Hammond)

Lady Lions roar past Tigers in first-ever NCAA Tournament victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 18, 2024
Fifth-year senior third baseman Shea Thomas awaits pitch in SLC game vs. UNO. (May 3, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

SLU sweeps UIW behind offensive outburst

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 15, 2024
Junior shortstop TJ Salvaggio throws the baseball towards his teammate in between innings during the Lions' 9-1 win over Alcorn State on Wednesday afternoon. (April 24, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Walk-off grand slam seals Lions’ series defeat versus McNeese

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Southeastern junior Jackie McGee follows through on her serve in a match vs. Central Arkansas at the Southeastern Invitational. (March 8, 2024 - Southeastern Beach Volleyball Complex - Hammond)

Beach volleyball goes 1-2 in Houston, exiting the SLC tourney

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Southeastern seniors soak in the atmosphere after series sweep over Northwestern State at North Oak Park. (April 13, 2024 - Hammond)

Red-hot Lady Lions sweep Demons, capped off by Senior Day victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
SLU freshman Landen East surveys the green at the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate in New Orleans during the Lions' first tournament of the spring season. (Feb. 27, 2023)

Lions roar to first-place finish at Koasati Pines Intercollegiate

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Lion’s Den S5E3: March Madness/NFL Free Agency Roundup

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
April 9, 2024
Softball huddling up with outreached hands as they celebrate their victory against HCU on Friday. (March 23, 2024- Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field – Hammond)

Lady Lions muzzle Huskies for third-straight SLC series win

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Junior SLU guard Allasia Washington contemplates her next move with the ball vs. Nicholls in the Lady Lions' season finale at the Pride Roofing University Center. (March 7, 2024 - Hammond)

Lady Lions steamroll Colonels for semifinal berth

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Redshirt junior SLU pitcher Brennan Stuprich strides on the mound before delivering a pitch to an NDSU batter. (March 9, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Lions’ late heroics deliver series win over Bison

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Lions embrace in a team huddle after beating Xavier of Louisiana 22-5 at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (Feb. 27, 2024 - Hammond)

The Lions run-rule Alcorn State in seven, ready to take on the No. 2 Tigers

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024

Manestream Podcast S5E2: Super Bowl Podcast

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
February 20, 2024
Sophomore SLU forward Dylan Canoville rises for monster fastbreak slam dunk following a steal in the Lions' dramatic victory over McNeese at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Feb. 3, 2024 - Hammond)

Lions corral Cowboys, put an end to nation’s longest winning streak

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
February 7, 2024

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S5E1: NFL Playoffs

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
February 2, 2024
Junior SLU guard Taylor Bell goes up for contested layup vs. Texas A&M-Commerce at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Jan. 20, 2024 - Hammond)

Lady Lions lose first conference game at Lamar after 7-0 start

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
Freshman sprinter Onyah Favour makes her way around the curve as the second leg of the women's 4x400 meter relay.

Gold rush in Birmingham: SLU Track and Field claims five titles at Samford Open

Chase Gispert and Haley Dupre
January 29, 2024
Freshman SLU guard Avari Berry races up the court on a fast-break following a steal vs. South Alabama at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Dominant fourth quarter gives Lady Lions second straight SLC victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024
Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano posts up South Alabama defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Daniels’ perfect night propels Southeastern past Nicholls in SLC opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
Freshman SLU point guard Avari Berry goes between the legs dribbling against a South Alabama defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023- Hammond)

Lady Lions head down the bayou to take on Colonels in Thibodaux

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
January 4, 2024
Junior SLU guard Taylor Bell goes up for a left handed layup vs. South Alabama at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions drop both games in Maui, including Tulsa heartbreaker

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 23, 2023
Lady Lions duo Taylor Bell (left) and Kennedy Paul (right) defend Jaguars Kiana Anderson in the paint at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Slow start plagues Lady Lions in loss to Jags; Maui awaits

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
Strawberry Stadium has been the proud home of Southeastern football since 1937.

OPINION | Why SLU football needs greater fan support for next season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
Junior Lions running back Harlan Dixon attempts to get by Colonels defender Brandon Lairy at Strawberry Stadium during the River Bell Classic. (Nov. 16, 2023 - Hammond)

A look back at the 34th edition of the River Bell Classic

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 14, 2023
Senior forward Nick Caldwell goes up for a layup during Southeastern's opening day win over Delta State at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions can’t keep pace with Bulldogs, drop third straight

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Lady Lions celebrate their first Southland Conference regular season title in school history at the Pride Roofing University Center following their 3-0 sweep of Lamar. (Nov. 9, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions prepare for Ducks in northwest NCAA tourney showdown

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Lady Lions celebrate a point during sweep of Nicholls earlier in season at the PRUC. (Oct. 26, 2023 - Hammond)

SLU sweeps TAMUCC for back-to-back SLC tournament titles

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 24, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E10: NFL Week 10

Chase Gispert, Troy Allen
November 20, 2023
SLU players pose with River Bell Trophy after last year's 40-17 triumph in Thibodaux at John L. Guidry Stadium. (Nov. 17, 2022)

Lions look ahead to River Bell Classic following trouncing of TAMUC

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano guards the ball during the Lady Lions' opening season win over Millsaps at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions dominate Millsaps in season opener, fall to Mississippi State on the road

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
SLU sophomore midfielder Maggie Denison takes on defender during "Pink Out" victory over HCU, 2-1 at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 13, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions lassoed by Cowgirls, fall in SLC tourney

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 3, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E9: NFL Week 8

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 27, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E8: NFL Week 7

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 24, 2023
Former Lions Anthony Spurlock and Carlos Washington Jr. celebrate a touchdown in the end zone at Strawberry Stadium during SLU's 23-7 victory over NSU last season. (Nov. 12, 2022 - Hammond)

Southeastern rides third-quarter surge against Northwestern State to nab elusive first win

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
October 20, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E7: NFL Week 5&6

Chase Gispert, Troy Allen, and Adam Tullier
October 13, 2023
SLU bench erupts following crucial point in tight victory over pre-season SLC favorite HCU at the Pride Roofing University Center on Thursday night. (Oct. 5, 2023 - Hammond)

SLU downs HCU, sweeps McNeese for tenth straight victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E7: Damian Lillard Trade

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 4, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E6: NFL Week 4

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
September 28, 2023
SLU players celebrate their 48-14 win over Murray State last season at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

Lions set to host Huskies in anticipated SLC home opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 23, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E5: NFL Week 3

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert
September 22, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E4: FIBA and NBA predictions

Troy Allen, Chase Gispert, and Adam Tullier
September 20, 2023
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Sawyer awaits the snap in a 48-14 win over Murray State at Strawberry Stadium last season. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

Southeastern seeking first win of season in big FCS matchup at Eastern Washington

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 16, 2023
SLU players give the "Lion Up" sign in their team huddle during a game against Washington at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Aug. 25, 2023 - Hammond)

SLU volleyball asserts itself on the national stage following historic week of play

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E3: NFL Week 2

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
September 14, 2023
SLU senior center John Allen in action vs. Murray State during the Lions 48-14 victory at Strawberry Stadium a year ago. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

Southeastern overwhelmed by Bulldogs, hope Jags yield different result

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E2: NFL Week 1

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
September 8, 2023

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E1

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
September 6, 2023
Head Volleyball Coach Jeremy White coaches up his players during SLU's match against Washington at the Pride Roofing University Center last Friday evening. (Aug. 25, 2023 - Hammond)

SLU volleyball early season update

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Dr. Wainwright smiling towards the future just outside of Dyson Hall with Friendship Oak in sight.

Get to know Southeastern’s new president: Dr. William Wainwright

Chloe Williams and Chase Gispert
August 14, 2023
Arlan Williams (No. 34), Donte' Daniels (No. 27) and Anthony Britton Jr. (30) celebrate a big defensive play against Texas A&M-Commerce during last year's Homecoming game at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 8, 2022 - Hammond)

New-look Lions ready to roar into 2023

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert
August 10, 2023
SLU football announces home and home series with reigning FCS champions

SLU football announces home and home series with reigning FCS champions

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
July 20, 2023
Pelicans' star Zion Williamson's days could be numbered in Nola...

OPINION | Should the Pelicans fly away from the Zion Williamson saga?

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
July 6, 2023
Southeastern finished the 2023 season with a program-best 47 wins led by Head Coach Rick Fremin.

Lady Lions’ historic season comes to a bitter end in Lake Charles

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 27, 2023
Powerade bottles fly as Southeastern walks off Northwestern State 7-6 on Senior Day at Alumni Field to end the 2023 regular season at 25-25. (May 20, 2023 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

SLU concludes regular season on six-game winning streak with sweep of NSU; Head Coach Matt Riser let go after 10 years of service

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 22, 2023
Lions players watch on during Southeastern's 10-0 loss to No. 1 LSU at Alumni Field. (May 2, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions edge Jags for final midweek game of the season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 18, 2023
Southeastern baseball is 19-21 (4-11 SLC) on the season and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers today at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field in Hammond, America.

This Week in Sports: May 1-7

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Senior second baseman Madison Rayner shares a laugh with first base coach Alana Fremin during the Lady Lions' 8-4 victory over Nicholls during senior day, Saturday at North Oak Park. (April 22, 2023 - Hammond)

This Week in Sports: April 24-30

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Senior catcher Bryce Grizzaffi in the batter's box during Friday's game one contest vs. McNeese at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (April 14, 2023 - Hammond)

Cowboys edge Lions in extra innings for series triumph

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Junior golfer Michael Landry and Southeastern will look to capture the team's first trophy of the Spring season in its last opportunity this week in Tunica, Miss. before the upcoming Southland Conference Championships in San Antonio, Texas on April 25-27.

This Week in Sports: April 17-23

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Junior second baseman Rhett Rosevear turns a double play during Southeastern's 8-1 defeat to Southern Miss on Tuesday night at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (March 14, 2023)

Lions baseball looking ahead to Memphis after a tumultuous week of action

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Senior guard Cierria Cunningham and company will need to step up immensely if they want to pull off a classic March Madness upset vs. No. 2-seeded Iowa. (Photo from Feb. 4, 2023 at the University Center vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)

Lady Lions ready for their first dance at NCAA Tournament

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
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