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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

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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

Lions’ baseball had a rough go of it this past week, going 1-4 overall in their five games. First, was a heartbreaking loss at the hands of ULL in Lafayette 6-5 on Tuesday night.  After trailing...

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 SLU Lions fell to the University of Alabama Birmingham in a three-game series, losing 1-2 to the Blazers during the series on Feb 25-27. After a solid first game performance, winning 7-4, the Lions...

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

Alumni Field hosted a home-opening matchup between the SLU Lions and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars, defeating the Cougars 1-0 and 4-3 in the first two games, then losing the third 10-3.  Will...

#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

Southeastern baseball completed the third game of their annual intrasquad series on Nov. 9 at Alumni Field. This year’s edition featured the Mamou Mambas versus the Yellow Hammers.  Mamou, La. is...

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 recently hired Ford Pemberton in September from rival Nicholls State University.  Pemberton will serve as Southeastern’s hitting coach and camp coordinator. The new man on staff is already...

Junior wide receiver CJ Turner runs the ball down the field past an opponent during the football game against Central Connecticut State University on Sept. 18. The Lions defeated the Blue Devils in a 56-10 victory. Turner finished the game with five catches, 119 yards and two touchdowns.

Last week in sports: Sept. 13-20

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • September 21, 2021

The last month has been unique to say the least for Southeastern sports as Hurricane Ida disrupted any attempt to start fall sports off on the right foot. With the hurricane making landfall on Aug. 29,...

Freshman pitcher Brennan Stuprich threw a complete-game shutout for the Lions as Stuprich improved to 5-1 on the season with a 2.50 earned run average.

Last week in sports: April 20-26

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2021

After sweeping Stephen F. Austin last weekend, the Southeastern baseball team lost three of four games to the University of New Orleans during the 2021 Pontchartrain Bowl. However, the Lions stole the...

Over the weekend James Benson II and Jonathon Sawyer both broke university records in the 400 meter race. The Lions’ track and field sqaud will be back in action on April 1 in Gainesville, Fla.

Last week in Sports: March 23-30

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2021

During the week of March 22-29, the track and field squad continued to break records, with Jonathon Sawyer breaking the university record for the 400-meter race. The senior broke James Benson’s record,...

The Lions defeated Northwestern State University 27-24 on Saturday March 13. On March 20, the Lions will hit the road to take on the University of Incarnate Word.

Last week In Sports: March 10-16

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • March 16, 2021

The sports-packed spring semester continued last week with the Lions baseball team extending its win streak to eight games.  Currently sitting at 11-4, Lions baseball swept Southland Conference rival...

The Lions will opened their 2021 season at home against Mississippi Valley State University on Feb. 19.

Baseball to host Southland Tourney

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2021

The 2021 Southland Conference Tournament will be held at Southeastern’s Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field from May 26-29.  This will be the second time that the university will host the end of...

Junior wide receiver CJ Turner lines up against a McNeese State University defensive back. The Lions will play their next home game on March 13 against Northwestern State University.

Last week in sports: March 3-9

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2021

Southeastern started the month of March on the right foot after the football, women’s basketball and baseball teams all collected victories. The Lions football team shifted back into the win column...

Junior utility player Evan Keller runs the bases during the Lions baseball team's doubleheader season opener on Feb. 20 against Mississippi Valley State.

Baseball blows out Mississippi Valley State in opener

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2021

In the season opener, the Lions baseball team completed a sweep across three home games against Mississippi Valley State Feb. 20-21 at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. The doubleheader Saturday...

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