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

The Lion's Roar
David Zieske

David Zieske, Staff Reporter

David “Maple” Zieske is a Sports Communications major. He is a sports reporter for The Lion’s Roar as of January 2022. “Northern love of hockey with a southern love of football.”

All content by David Zieske
SLU's 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
The SLU Lions baseball team celebrate their special victory over the McNeese Cowboys.

Lions down Cowboys to capture Southland Conference Tournament title

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2022
Wjuantereuas Rodrigue leaps through the air to set Southeastern record in long jump.

Lions claim four titles on final day of Outdoor Championships

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
SLU's seventh-year Head Softball Coach Rick Fremin

Rick Fremin: Non-stop competitiveness in the Southland

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022

Manestream Podcast: The Lion’s Den S2 E3

David Zieske and Chase Gispert
May 6, 2022

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

Chase Gispert and David Zieske
May 4, 2022

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

Chase Gispert and David Zieske
April 11, 2022
Lion Rugby celebrates with the Magnolia Cup after defeating the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31-12.

Outside breakaways lead to Lion Rugby win in Magnolia Cup

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2022
Lady Lions round the bases, take down Alcorn State

Lady Lions round the bases, take down Alcorn State

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2022
Head coach Matt Riser is preparing to call players as a third-base coach.

Early inning struggles lead to Nicholls’ reverse in-conference sweep

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2022
Cam Goodman prepares to slam the ball for the Lady Lions' explosive offense.

SLU softball ties UT Chattanooga in tournament

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022
Rhett Rosevear shoots a ground ball to get a quick put-out for the Lions.

SLU baseball swept by Samford

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022
Southeastern baseball players celebrate dramatic 2-1 victory over Tennessee Tech in 10 innings on March 11 at Alumni Field.

[Photo] Last week in sports: March 8-14

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2022
Several of the Lady Lions huddle up during the game.

Lady Lions make history with Southland Championship run

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Will Kinzeler throws his final picth after staying on the mound for nine innings straight.

Baseball: Tenth inning win in game one leads to series win over TTU

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Sophomore infielder Lexi Johnson gives a "Lion Up" during the exhibition softball game against Northwest Florida State Sept. 24, 2021.

Lion’s softball shows signs of improvement in shortened Memphis tournament

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Lions take aim at Southland Championship title, fall short

Lions take aim at Southland Championship title, fall short

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
The Lions lost their double header against the Razorbacks, ending the series 1-2 in the opponent's favor.

Lions Baseball fall to #3 Arkansas in road series 1-2

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2022
Lady Lions softball outscore opponents 26-12 in five-game Lion Classic II

Lady Lions softball outscore opponents 26-12 in five-game Lion Classic II

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Last SLU regular-season game versus Northwestern finalizes Southland basketball seedings

Last SLU regular-season game versus Northwestern finalizes Southland basketball seedings

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Finley collects his pose as he gets ready for the next play of the drive.

Kody Finley signs with SLU football

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Joe Kasperzyk drives towards the net as he slides past a defending Colonel.

Burkhardt buzzer-beater lands win over Colonels

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
Will Kinzeler blasted a pitch as he held off the Blazers' solid batting offense.

Lions baseball falls to UAB 1-2

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
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
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.

[Photo] Last week in sports: Feb. 8-15

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2022
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
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
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
Sophomore guard Hailey Giaratano attempts to take a shot after a steal in the Feb. 11 game against McNeese in the University Center.

Seven-point comeback in the fourth quarter leads to Lady Lion victory

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022
Junior forward Natalie Kelly drives the ball down the court in Saturday night's game against the University of Incarnate Word.

Williams, Carrier, Bell lead Lady Lions in win over Cardinals

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2022
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