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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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Senior middle hitter Hannah Brewer serves up the ball against conference rival Lamar (Hammond, La. - Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024)

Top-seeded Lady Lions host Southland Tournament in Hammond, America

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
Junior forward Cheyanne Daniels calls for the ball in the post against Millsaps defender. (Hammond, La. - Nov. 6, 2023)

Lady Lions ready to reclaim SLC crown in 2024-25

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Southeastern's offensive line lines up against UIW's defensive line. (Oct. 26, 2024 - Hammond)

Southeastern suffers first loss in the Southland to UIW

Troy Allen and Sean Hoffman
October 30, 2024

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 16, 2024
Sophomore running back Antonio Martin Jr. runs between two Texas A&M-Commerce defenders. (Hammond - Oct. 5)

Antonio Martin Jr. powers Lions to victory over Texas A&M-Commerce

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2024
Distinguished guests and university administration gathered together on stage Tues., Oct. 1, for the Centennial Celebration Launch in the Student Union Breezeway.

Celebrating 100 years of roaring pride with Centennial Launch

Troy Allen and Romeo Agdamag
October 1, 2024
Senior outside hitter Cicily Hidalgo rises up for a spike attempt against Lamar University in the Pride Roofing University Center. (Hammond - Sept. 26, 2024)

Brewer’s career night powers Lady Lions over Lamar

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 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)

Former athletes inducted into SLU Hall of Fame

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
OPINION I America has a gun violence problem

OPINION I America has a gun violence problem

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
August 28, 2024
Senior defensive back Khamron Ford throws a football during receiving drill at the 2024 Fall Pratice. (Aug. 15, 2024 - Hammond)

Lions roaring into 2024 with fresh new faces

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
August 19, 2024
The Lady Lions huddle together and Lion Up, preparing themselves for another battle on the field.

A rundown of the Lady Lions’ historical 2024 campaign

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
June 11, 2024
Brigadier General Cindy Haygood delivers her speech during Southeastern's and Southern's Joint Army ROTC Military Ball.

Southeastern and Southern join forces to host first-ever military ball

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2024
Senior SLU pitcher Ellie DuBois in the circle for game one of the Lady Lions' doubleheader sweep over Jackson State earlier in the season. (April 2, 2024 - North Oak Park - Hammond)

Lady Lions steamroll Lamar en route to making Southeastern history

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2024

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
April 9, 2024
Junior infielder Maddie Watson rounds the bases during the Lady Lions' match against Jackson State. (April 2, 2024 – North Oak Park – Hammond)

Lady Lions overcome rain delay to sweep Jackson State

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Sophomore pitcher/infielder Lakin Polk sets up to deliver a pitch to a Houston Christian Batter. (March 30, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field – Hammond)

Southeastern edges Southern Miss with walk-off home run

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Lions players (pictured center - Gray Rowlett, pictured right - TJ Salvaggio) celebrate at home plate following Christian Garcia's (pictured left) three run homer against LSUA. (Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Lions conquer the Generals to extend winning streak to six games

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2024
Danny Zuko (Michael Breath Jr.) lifts up Sandy Dumbrowski (Carlee Arnaud) in the final scene and musical number "We Go Together" of "Grease."

Get ready to Rock n’ Roll with ‘Grease’ in downtown Hammond

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Graduate infielder Jake Haze prepares himself at the plate for an at-bat versus Tulane. (March 12, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Lions ride the Green Wave to win third straight game

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Senior guard/forward Nick Caldwell attempts a free throw vs. Nicholls at the Pride Roofing University Center on Senior Night. (March 7, 2024 - Hammond)

Lions exit Southland Conference Tourney early with double-digit loss to UNO

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Graduate SLU pitcher Dalton Aspholm pitched 2.0 innings against LSU on Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge native retired six of seven Tiger batters faced, allowing just one hit and zero runs. (March 6, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Southeastern drops heartbreaker to LSU in ninth inning

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano dribbles past UNO defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Feb. 24, 2024 - Hammond)

Lady Lions drop second straight game following triumph over UNO

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
SLU graduate left fielder Christian Garcia at the plate against Mississippi Valley State. (Feb. 28, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

No-hitter, no win for Mississippi Valley State as Lions cruise to victory

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
SLU duo Bente Bierma and Alba Perez celebrate their doubles' victory against Southern at the Southeastern Tennis Complex. (Feb. 22, 2024 - Hammond)

Highlighting the Lady Lions’ dominant victory over Southern

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2024
Caldwell hits 40-footer as the Lions cruise past UNO, punch ticket to SLC tourney

Caldwell hits 40-footer as the Lions cruise past UNO, punch ticket to SLC tourney

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
Caldwell’s career-high 30 points wasn’t enough in defeat to Lamar

Caldwell’s career-high 30 points wasn’t enough in defeat to Lamar

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024
SLU freshman pinch-hitter Peyton Woods watches onward in the on-deck circle before his awaiting at-bat against Tarleton State on Saturday afternoon. (Feb. 17, 2024 - Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field - Hammond)

Barbier delivers first series win over Tarleton State as head coach

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024

Manestream Podcast S5E2: Super Bowl Podcast

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
February 20, 2024
SLU senior point guard Roscoe Eastmond fires a cross-court pass against UIW at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Feb. 5, 2024 - Hammond)

Lions dismantle NSU, defeat TAMC on game-winner during road trip

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2024
SLU graduate forward Kennedy Paul follows through on a jumper vs. Lamar at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Feb. 15, 2024 - Hammond)

The clash of titans leads to second SLC loss for the Lady Lions

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2024
OPINION | An homage to Kobe and Gigi Bryant

OPINION | An homage to Kobe and Gigi Bryant

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
Senior guard Roscoe Eastmond looks for a lane to drive into versus Northwestern State Demons. (Jan. 22 - Hammond)

Lions dominate UIW to win third straight game

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
Freshman guard Avari Berry uses her speed to drive past a UIW defender for a layup. (Feb. 1, 2024 - Hammond)

Southeastern edges UIW in triple overtime thriller

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
February 2, 2024
Senior SLU guard/forward Nick Caldwell puts his head down and drives to the goal on Northwestern State defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Jan. 22, 2024 - Hammond)

Lions fall short to Cardinals, rebound against HCU in dominant fashion

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
Senior guard/forward Nick Caldwell (right) battles Northwestern State's Justin Wilson during the opening tip-off on Jan. 22 at the Pride Roofing University Center.

Southeastern snaps four-game losing streak with win over NSU

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano rises for a jumper vs. Northwestern State at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Jan. 18, 2024 - Hammond)

Giaratano’s big second half leads Lady Lions to fifth straight win

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2024
Sophomore SLU forward Dylan Canoville attempts to drive by Loyola New Orleans defender at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern loses third straight to Texas A&M Corpus-Christi

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024
Graduate guard Avery Wilson dishes pass to teammate in SLU's opening game of the season vs. Delta State at the PRUC. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions split opening games to start Southland Conference play

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2024
Southeastern players celebrate clinching the first regular season Southland Conference championship in school history after sweeping Lamar 3-0 on Senior Night at the PRUC. (Nov. 9, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions roar through Southland, claim second consecutive championship

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2024
Junior SLU guard Roger McFarlane sizes up Loyola New Orleans defender during contest at the Pride Roofing University Center. McFarlane paces the Lions with 13.5 points per game. (Dec. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Barrage of threes send Lions into 2024 on three-game winning streak

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2024
Senior SLU point guard Roscoe Eastmond takes on Grambling defender Antwan Burnett during the Lions' victory over the Tigers at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 20, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions claw past Grambling State with late game-winner

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023
REVIEW | A glorious ending to Loki’s Glorious Purpose

REVIEW | A glorious ending to Loki’s Glorious Purpose

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 20, 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)

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

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
SLU players give a "Lion Up" in the postgame huddle following their 3-0 sweeping of UIW on Senior Night at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 4, 2023 - Hammond)

Oregon puts an end to Lady Lions’ dominance

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023
REVIEW: “Gen V” solidifies itself as a top-end spin off show

REVIEW: “Gen V” solidifies itself as a top-end spin off show

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 4, 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)

[Photo] Lady Lions prepare for Ducks in northwest NCAA tourney showdown

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano makes her move to the basket on sophomore LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson during the Lady Lions clash with the Tigers at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 17, 2023 - Hammond)

LSU outmuscles Southeastern in bigtime catfight

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 21, 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)

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

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
The Lady Lions lift the 2023 Southland Conference regular season championship banner following their win over Lamar.

[Photo] Lady Lions crowned SLC regular season champs, clinch No. 1 seed on Senior Night

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023
SLU sophomore running back Rodeo Graham Jr. (No. 8) celebrates with redshirt sophomore wide receiver Da'shun Hugley (No. 80) following one of his three touchdowns against McNeese at Strawberry Stadium. (Nov. 4, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions roar to double-digit victory over McNeese to nab first win at the ‘Berry

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2023
Junior SLU guard Roger McFarlane throws down a jam during the Lions' season opening win over Delta State at the PRUC. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lions open the season with 19-point victory over Delta State

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
My car rests after it halted to a stop just in time to avoid a further collision in the Manchac pileup.

Lion’s Roar reporter shares his experience avoiding peril in “superfog” Manchac pileup

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2023

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 27, 2023
SLU's No. 6 Maya Guillory leaps for a potential header during the Lady Lions' 2-0 victory over Nicholls on Senior Night at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 22, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern handles Nicholls to claim the Crystal Cup on Senior Night

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2023

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

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen
October 24, 2023
Redshirt sophomore tight end Bauer Sharp attempts to make touchdown catch over defensive back Joshua Ofili. (Oct. 14, 2023 - Hammond)

Lamar spoils Homecoming, Southeastern falls to 0-7

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023

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

Chase Gispert, Troy Allen, and Adam Tullier
October 13, 2023
Lady Lions join together for group hug and pep talk in preparation for a game against Texas A&M-Commerce. (Sept. 30th, 2023 - Hammond)

[Photo] 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
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