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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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

The Lion's Roar
Troy Allen

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor

Troy Allen is a graduating senior communication major with a concentration in sports communication. He joined The Lion’s Roar as a staff reporter in September of 2022, hoping to contribute 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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Junior middle hitter Hannah Brewer (2) attempts spike over Texas A&M-Commerce's Kitana Tuufuli (20). (Sept. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Sweeping away the competition, Lady Lions nab eighth straight win

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Redshirt sophomore Bauer Sharp stiff arms Tarleton State defender to run in a 19-yard touchdown. (Sept. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Close, but not close enough: Struggling season continues as Lions fall to TSU

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
September 28, 2023
SLU's senior defensive back Victor Tademy tackles Huskies' wide receiver Karl Reynolds behind the line of scrimmage for a loss. (Sept. 23, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern drops home opener to HCU

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2023
OPINION | Looking back at COVID as a senior

OPINION | Looking back at COVID as a senior

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 25, 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
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)

[Photo] 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
Junior forward Maycie Massingill shields ball from a JSU defender during SLU's 1-0 victory at Strawberry Stadium. (Sept. 10th, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern out-muscles Jackson State at Strawberry Stadium

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 11, 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
John Allen (No. 55) sets of for the play during SLU's dominant 48-14 victory over Murray State last season at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

John Allen: The man in the trenches

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 5, 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)

[Photo] SLU volleyball early season update

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Junior middle hitter Kibi Huggins attempts spike over fellow junior middle hitter Hannah Brewer and sophomore outside hitter Ryley Boyne.

Lady Lions spike expectations during annual scrimmage

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2023
HEAD TO HEAD | “Barbie” and the atomic disarray of “Oppenheimer”

HEAD TO HEAD | “Barbie” and the atomic disarray of “Oppenheimer”

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
August 21, 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
Rodeo Graham (who currently wears No. 8) runs in for a touchdown score against Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in a 70-6 blowout win.

Let’s ride: RB Rodeo Graham looking forward to fall football

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
August 7, 2023
OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Junior left fielder Ka'Lyn Watson's two run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning propelled SLU to a 4-3 victory in Game Two of Tuesday's doubleheader against McNeese at North Oak Park. (April 26, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions make history in series win over McNeese

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
Redshirt freshman Logan Shurden up to bat vs. Jackson State in the Lions 14-4 win over the Tigers at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field on Tuesday night. (April 18, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions trample Jackson State in dominant win

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2023
Senior guard Cierria Cunningham was an underrated part of Southeastern's success during the 2022-23 campaign. She led the Lady Lions with 14 points during SLU's 46-42 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce at the University Center back in January. (Jan. 21, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

Lady Lions close the books on historic season

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023
Junior starting pitcher Will Kinzeler threw 5 innings in game two's loss to UIW, giving up three runs on eight hits at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (April 1, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

UIW takes series against Southeastern in Southland showdown

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023
Junior first baseman Lexi Johnson hit two singles, a double and triple to pair with two RBIs during Friday's doubleheader vs. TAMUC at North Oak Park. (March 31, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

Lady Lions take care of business against Texas A&M-Commerce

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
Junior Ysabella Lockwood prepares for devastating spike during Southeastern's Senior Night triumph over William Carey on Tuesday afternoon at the Southeastern Beach Volleyball Complex. (March 28, 2023)

Lady Lions cruise by the Crusaders on Senior Day

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2023
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 SLU's 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 team's 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 men's season against UNO in the Southland Conference Men's 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 Eastmond's 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 night's 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 29, 2023
Senior guard #13 Chrissy Brown drives to the lane during SLU's 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 Lion's 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 team's 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 Southeastern's 107-71 victory over Belhaven back in December. (Dec. 7, 2022)

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

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
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 Sharp's one yard scoring grab just before halftime in SLU's 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 hoop's 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 SLU's 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

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Sophomore Outside Hitter Cicily Hidalgo attempts kill shot in SLU's 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 team's 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 women's 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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