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

The Lion's Roar
Troy Allen

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter

Troy Allen is a Mass Communication major with a concentration in sports journalism. He joined the Lion’s Roar as a staff reporter in September of 2022 with hopes of contributing to a great program. Troy plans to follow his passion for covering various sports like football, basketball, and baseball. On his off days, he loves to hang out with friends and family, watch football, and play video games.

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Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
Head to head: LeBron James is the new greatest of all time

Head to head: LeBron James is the new greatest of all time

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2023
Senior beach volleyball player and Hammond native Eryn Wilks performs a bump during SLUs 3-2 defeat to UTEP Wednesday at the Southeastern Beach Volleyball Complex. (March 15, 2023)

Southeastern drops home opener to UTEP, Lady Lions’ midseason slump continues

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023

Manestream Podcast: The Lion’s Den S3 E1: Super Bowl 2023

Chase Gispert, Troy Allen, and Dathan Sanders
March 13, 2023
Now that the Lady Lions have defeated Lamar, they have earned the teams first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Lady Lions use huge third quarter to roar into first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
Lady Lions freshman point guard Jen Pierre led all scorers with 19 points against TAMUC on Wednesday helping SLU reach the SLC Tournament Final. (Photo from Feb. 25, 2023 - Senior Night game between Southeastern and McNeese at the University Center)

Game recap – ‘Lady Lions move on to the SLC Championship after overtime thriller’

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
Guard Boogie Anderson reached double figures in the final game of the mens season against UNO in the Southland Conference Mens Basketball Tournament Monday night. The Lions ended the season with an 18-14 record.

Men’s basketball season ends at the hands of UNO

Troy Allen
March 7, 2023
Senior guard Boogie Anderson drives to the rim for lay-up attempt against McNeese during the Lions dramatic overtime victory on Senior Night at the University Center last Saturday. (Feb. 25, 2023)

Lions finish regular season strong heading into SLC Tournament

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert
March 6, 2023
Junior Lions point guard Roscoe Eastmonds 12 point performance came in a losing effort to the streaking Colonels at the University Center on Saturday afternoon. (Feb. 11, 2023)

Nicholls out-muscles Southeastern in a double-digit win, Lions’ losing skid continues

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2023
Graduate transfer Boogie Anderson continued his stellar season for the Green and Gold by racking up 19 points vs. UIW at the University Center during Thursday nights win. (Feb. 2, 2023)

Late fourth quarter run propels Southeastern over UIW

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2023
Southeastern guard #31 Alexius Horne possessing the basketball during the Lady Lions big win over Northwestern State earlier in the season at the University Center. (Jan. 19, 2023)

Southeastern splits series with UNO with both home teams winning big

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2023
Senior guard #13 Chrissy Brown drives to the lane during SLUs victory over TAMUC on Saturday afternoon at the University Center. (Jan. 21, 2023)

Lady Lions outlast first place Texas A&M-Commerce in narrow victory

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023
Senior Southeastern guard Boogie Anderson takes on a Northwestern State defender during the Lions 91-81 overtime loss on Thursday at the University Center. (Jan. 19, 2023)

Northwestern snaps Southeastern’s four-game winning streak in overtime battle

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2023
Bill Mafia shows their support for Damar Hamlin in the teams most recent game vs. the New England Patriots in which they won 35-23 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. (Jan. 8, 2023)

OPINION | Fans prove football is family in support of Damar Hamlin

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2023
Junior forward Nick Caldwell rocks the rim at the University Center during Southeasterns 107-71 victory over Belhaven back in December. (Dec. 7, 2022)

[Photo] Southeastern basketball hoping a turn of the calendar treats them well

January 5, 2023
Nicholls’ hot shooting leads to Southeastern defeat

Nicholls’ hot shooting leads to Southeastern defeat

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022
Southeastern freshman guard Jalencia Pierre attempts fast-break layup against the Prairie View Panthers. (Dec. 13th, 2022)

Lady Lions push past the Panthers behind huge second half

Troy Allen, Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Cicily Hidalgo goes up for an attack during the NCAA Tournament First Round match against Minnesota.

No. 8 Minnesota defeats Southeastern in NCAA Tournament

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2022
OPINION | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is an ode to Chadwick Boseman’s legacy

OPINION | “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is an ode to Chadwick Boseman’s legacy

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2022
SLU players celebrate on the court after advancing to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship game. The team beat HCU in the semifinals on Saturday 3-1 (25-22, 27-29, 25-22, 25-21). (Nov. 19, 2022)

Southeastern volleyball takes down #3 McNeese to reach first-ever Southland Conference Championship

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2022
Tight ends Bauer Sharp (left) and Tanner Olsen (right) celebrate in the end zone following Sharps one yard scoring grab just before halftime in SLUs 23-7 win over NW State on Senior Night at Strawberry Stadium. (Nov. 12, 2022)

Lions in driver’s seat for Southland Conference crown after NSU victory

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
November 14, 2022
Sophomore guard Mehdi Pissis blocks lay-up attempt of a teammate on a fast-break during practice at the University Center. (Nov. 3, 2022)

[Photo] Lions hope new faces will result in success on the court for 2022-23 campaign

November 5, 2022
Sophomore Outside Hitter Cicily Hidalgo attempts kill shot vs.Texas A&M Commerce during Southland Conference showdown. (Nov. 5th, 2022)

Southeastern cruises by Texas A&M-Commerce, remains undefeated at home

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
Sophomore guard Mehdi Pissis blocks lay-up attempt of a teammate on a fast-break during practice at the University Center. (Nov. 3, 2022)

Lions hope new faces will result in success on the court for 2022-23 campaign

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert
November 5, 2022
Head Basketball Manager Deuce Woodson at SLU hoops practice at the University Center on Thursday. (Nov. 3, 2022)

‘The backbone of our program’: Head student manager Deuce Woodson plays integral role for Lion basketball

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2022
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)

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

November 2, 2022
Sophomore Outside Hitter Cicily Hidalgo attempts kill shot in SLUs victory over UNO at the UC on Thursday. (Oct. 27, 2022)

Lady Lions roll past UNO in dominant fashion

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2022
Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome gets a spike to give Southeastern a one-point advantage during the teams victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Thursday night at the University Center. (Oct. 20)

Lions get a colossal bounce-back win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2022
OPINION | How the Miami Dolphins failed Tua Tagovailoa

OPINION | How the Miami Dolphins failed Tua Tagovailoa

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2022
Southeastern Head Golf Coach, Lawrence Allan (right), posing for a picture with his player, Charlie Forster (left), who won the SIUE Derek Dolenc Invitational; this was the first piece of hardware for the Lions under Allan in just his second career tournament at the helm. (Sept. 27)

Getting to know Southeastern’s new golf coach, Lawrence Allan

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2022
SLU sophomore forward, Maycie Massingill, attempts turn on HCU defender, Mia Salas, during the Lady Lions 2-0 defeat on Sunday at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 16, 2022)

Lady Lions split their two game weekend stretch at the ‘Berry

Troy Allen and Dasyonne Brashear
October 17, 2022
SLU tight end Ivan Drobocky catches touchdown in the back of the end zone that would later be ruled as an incompletion after video review vs. TAMUC on Saturday at Strawberry Stadium.

Southeastern Homecoming spoiled at the hands of Texas A&M Commerce

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2022
With years of experience as a player and a coach, Nathan Gillespie plans on taking the womens soccer team to new heights.

Meet soccer’s new head coach Nathan Gillespie

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2022
Wide receiver CJ Turner rejoices with his teammates after an incredible walk-off touchdown.

Southeastern shocks UIW with last second touchdown

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2022
2022 Lions football season preview

2022 Lions football season preview

Troy Allen, Contributor
September 9, 2022
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