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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.

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Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome gets ready to serve during a set of SLUs 3-0 win over UNO on Thursday night at the University Center. (Oct. 27, 2022)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 26-Nov. 1 – Southeastern escapes McNeese with narrow victory on the road

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
SLU sophomore tight end Ivan Drobocky posing for a picture on the sidelines during an Aug. 27 scrimmage before the season started.

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 19-25 – Lions roar back with 4th quarter surge to upend Gamecocks

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Senior midfielder, Mya Guillory, attempts to cross the ball to a teammate in the box during Southeasterns 2-0 loss to Houston Christian on Sunday. (Oct. 16)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 12-18

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor in Chief
October 19, 2022
Southeastern senior running back Jessie Britt hurdles Texas A&M-Commerce defenders on a carry during Saturdays football game at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 8)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 4-11

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome bumps ball during game action vs. McNeese at the University Center last Tuesday. (Sept. 27)

Last Week in Sports: 9/27-10/3

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor in Chief
October 4, 2022
Terrell Carter makes tough contested catch over the Murray State defender to secure the Lions first touchdown of the fourth quarter.

Lions dominate fourth quarter, fortifying win over Murray State

Samantha Sims and Chase Gispert
October 2, 2022
The Lions run out onto the field for the first home game of the season.

Southeastern dominates CCSU 70-6 in home opener

Hydee Holsapple and Chase Gispert
September 18, 2022
Southeastern outmuscled in loss to Florida Atlantic

Southeastern outmuscled in loss to Florida Atlantic

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
This week in sports: V-ball and soccer represent SLU sports in late August

This week in sports: V-ball and soccer represent SLU sports in late August

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
August 23, 2022
SLUs upcoming sports games look to be a challenge, but not ones the Lions cannot face.

SLU 2022-23 Fall sports preview

David Zieske and Chase Gispert
August 15, 2022
Larry Hymel (right) and his daughter Kayla Hymel Tomeny pose for a picture at Roux & Brew Seafood and Steak House in Ponchatoula during his book signing on June 18.

SLU athletics legend Larry Hymel releases book on Lion sports history

Chase Gispert
July 19, 2022
Adam Guth, freshman pitcher and Lake Charles native, winds up his pitch for the number one ranked Ole Miss batter.

Adam Guth look towards the future following successful 2022 season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
June 14, 2022

Manestream Podcast: The Lion’s Den S2 E3

David Zieske and Chase Gispert
May 6, 2022
Beach Volleyball getting ready for their April 16 matchup vs LSU in Baton Rouge

Last Week in Sports: April 25 – May 1

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2022
Southeastern Golf team captures Southland title in Lone Star State

Southeastern Golf team captures Southland title in Lone Star State

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2022

Manstream Podcast: The Lion’s Den S2 E2: NBA Recap/Playoff Discussion

Chase Gispert and David Zieske
May 4, 2022
Kelley and Givan sign for NFL squads as UDFAs, Wilson Jr. receives mini camp invite

Kelley and Givan sign for NFL squads as UDFAs, Wilson Jr. receives mini camp invite

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2022
Last week in sports: April 4-10

Last week in sports: April 4-10

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2022

Manestream podcast: The Lion’s Den S2 E1: March Madness recap

Chase Gispert and David Zieske
April 11, 2022
Pinch runner Joe Delaney crosses home plate on Tyler Finkes walk-off single as the dugout nears eruption after the Lions 5-4 come from behind win vs Troy on Wednesday night (April 6).

Baseball erases three run deficit in thrilling walk-off victory over Troy

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022
Last week in sports: March 21-27

Last week in sports: March 21-27

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2022
Head Coach Matt Riser gives a send-off address to the team following the Lions tremendous victory against No. 1-ranked Ole Miss.

Last week in sports: March 14-20

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2022
Harris Beall (left) and Steven Poche (right) enjoying one of their own tailgates during the 2021 fall football season as the two founders of Dukes of Hammond.

Dukes of Hammond: Lion nation’s rowdiest tailgate krewe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022
Southeastern baseball players celebrate dramatic 2-1 victory over Tennessee Tech in 10 innings on March 11 at Alumni Field.

Last week in sports: March 8-14

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2022
The Lady Lions battled it out v.s. Spring Hill in the Beach Bash on Tuesday, March 8.

Last Week in Sports: March 2-7

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2022
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
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
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
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
Junior guard Joe Kasperzyk makes a dunk during the Feb. 3 basketball game against McNeese in Lake Charles.

Last week in sports: Feb. 1-7

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022

Manestream podcast: Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Chloe Williams and Chase Gispert
February 4, 2022
Southeastern Football lands three prospects on National Signing Day

Southeastern Football lands three prospects on National Signing Day

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022
SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022
Senior center Morgan Davis attempts to score in the paint during the Jan. 29 womens basketball game against University of Incarnate Word in the University Center. The Lady Lions finished with a 76-49 victory against the Lady Cardinals.

Last week in sports: Jan. 24-31

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022
Lady Lions softball round up in a circle. Their first game for the Spring will be in North Oak Park, Feb. 11 against Southeast Missouri.

Southeastern Softball eyes steadily approaching season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2022
Gage Larvadain locking in on the sidelines before playoff game vs Florida A&M. Larvadain played both basketball and football from a young age.

Gage Larvadain: A two-sport rising star

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
Southeastern golfer Zack Barrios carries his bag of clubs up to the eighteenth hole during Southland Conference tourney this past Spring.

An inside look on Lions’ golfer Zack Barrios

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2022
Senior guard Breonca Ducksworth dribbles the ball past William Carey Universitys defense at the Dec. 11 home game. The Lady Lions defeated the Crusaders 68-28.

Lady Lions roar to victory over William Carey

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2021
Senior quarterback Cole Kelley runs through JMUs defense at the Dec. 4 FCS playoff game in Harrisonburg, Va.

Game Recap: Southeastern’s football season comes to an end at the hands of James Madison

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2021
Wide receiver Justin Wendt heads to the buses during the Football Sendoff Friday morning, Dec. 4.

Game Preview: Lions to battle Dukes in Second Round playoff action

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2021
#22 Preston Faulkner gives Head Baseball Coach Matt Riser a Lion Up while rounding third base after smashing a home run in Game three of the Heart of a Lion series.

Mamou Mambas take down Yellow Hammers in Heart of a Lion World Series

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2021
Lions cruise past FAMU in first round of FCS Playoffs

Lions cruise past FAMU in first round of FCS Playoffs

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
Senior guard/forward Morgan Carrier dribbles the ball up court on a fast break at practice.

Women’s basketball begins the 2021-22 season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2021
Lions cruise past Demons 56-28

Lions cruise past Demons 56-28

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2021
Beach Volleyball players pose for photo at practice. The ladies are ready to take UNO in the season opener on Nov. 11.

Beach volleyball set to take the sand

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021
Zimbabwe native Bradley Makuvire sets his focus on the Cross Country Championship at Southeastern Louisiana University in February of 2021.

Bradley Makuvire continues to dazzle for cross country

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2021
SLU quarterback Cole Kelley and his teammates celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Cowboys on Saturday night.

Lions football pushes past Cowboys, extends win streak to 6

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021
Ford Pemberton works with the baseball team during practice. Previously on the Nicholls State University baseball coaching staff, Pemberton joined the Lions in September as hitting coach and camp coordinator.

From Colonels to Lions: Ford Pemberton hired to baseball staff

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2021
Southeastern football rolls on Homecoming

Southeastern football rolls on Homecoming

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2021
Senior outfielder Aeriyl Mass runs to first base as the LSU Eunice Bengals attempt to get an out. The Lady Lions finished the Sept. 29 exhibition game with a 18-7 victory.

Lady Lions put in solid performance in exhibition game

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2021
The Lions will hit the road on Saturday Oct. 2 to take on McNeese State University. The Last time these two teams squared off the Lions beat the Cowboys 25-20.

Lions vs. Cowboys: A history of rivalry

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2021
Midfielder Mya Guillory goes to kick the ball to another teammate in the April 3 game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi last season. The Lady Lions defeated the Islanders 3-1.

Lady Lions start off 2021 soccer season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2021
The Lions open the season at Strawberry Stadium on Sept. 4 against the University of North Alalbama.

Lions look forward to upcoming football season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2021
As a Kansas State Wildcat, center Antonio Gordon goes for a shot against the Iowa State Cyclones. A native of Lawton, Okla., Gordon signed on for Southeasterns mens basketball team for next season.

Men’s hoops signs Kansas State transfer

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2021
Sophomore Damon Herod leaps off the board at the long jump event during May 1s pre-conference track and field meet.

Southeastern sets records in conference tuneup

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2021
Christopher McBride, pictured on the right, interacting with his players during practice, in his first season at Southeastern. The Lady Lions won the Southland Conference Tournament this year prompting McBride receiving the Coach of the Year award. Southeastern will take on Rutgers on April 27.

McBride lands Southland Coach of the Year

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
The seniors will be honored for their contributions to the program this weekend as the Lady Lions take on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi University in a three game home series.

Southeastern softball tops Louisiana-Monroe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021
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
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