Caldwell looks to lead Lions to 2021 Southland Championship
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
After averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 13 blocks for the Lions men’s basketball team in 2020, sophomore guard/forward Nick Caldwell is looking to lead the Lions to a 2021 Southland Conference title. Caldwell, a 6-foot-7-inch Geismar native, committed to the university after being heavily recruite...
Lions men’s basketball promotes Riley Conroy to interim assistant coach
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
After serving one season as the men’s basketball director operations and recruiting coordinator, Riley Conroy has been promoted to assistant head coach. Conroy was promoted from director of operations and recruiting coordinator over the off-season. A notable recruit that Conroy signed over the offse...
Men’s basketball anticipates to have 2021 season
Gerard Borne, Staff Raporter
September 17, 2020
2020 has left nothing but questions for sports fans all across the world. Some are wondering if there will still be a season. Others are wondering if they will have to wait until COVID-19 has died down to see their favorite sporting events. The university women’s and men’s basketball teams plan to...
Senior athletes miss their final seasons due to COVID-19
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2020
Universities across the nation have had to put a halt to their athletic programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the sudden cancellation of games, tournaments and seasons, many senior student-athletes did not get the chance to finish out their collegiate athletic careers. Tanner Wright, a f...
Julien looking forward to his final season
Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
Von Julien, a senior guard on the university men’s basketball team, has been on the university roster for the past three seasons and started in all 33 games last season. Julien started to play basketball when he was a child. He was motivated by his father, who put the idea in his head to play sports. “I...
Lions fall at home to Bearkats
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
The men's basketball team ended its four-game win streak in a match against Sam Houston State University. The Lions lost 62-52 in the "Jam the Jungle" game. "We didn't do a good job tonight and made too many turnovers on offense," shared Jay Ladner, head coach. "We played great on defense and held...
A career in basketball
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
As a part of the men’s basketball team, freshman guard Parker Edwards represents the university. Edwards, a resident of Mandeville, started playing sports at a young age. “When I was younger, I used to play in my house, but I started playing organized basketball when I was in kindergarten at...
Jay Ladner reaches out to fans
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
Lion men’s basketball enthusiasts can hear all the latest news through the head coach’s talk show. “Inside Southeastern Basketball with Jay Ladner” made its spring debut on Jan. 7 and will continue through March 4. During the show, Jay Ladner, men’s basketball head coach, recaps the past...
Lady Lions lose win streak at home
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2018
The Lady Lions basketball team lost its second home game of the season 59-47 against Xavier University of Louisiana. The loss ended the Lady Lions' four game win streak on Nov. 30 in the University Center. Head Coach Ayla Guzzardo shared her thoughts on the loss. "We couldn't put the ball in...
Lions prepare for the 2019 spring season
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 20, 2018
As fall season sports end, some teams look towards spring competition and a shot at championships. Baseball will begin its season against Louisiana Tech University on Feb. 15-17. The team follows a 37-22 record last season. Men’s and women’s basketball both began competing in November and will...
Lions win at home
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2018
The Lions men's basketball team won its first home game of the season 78-57 against William Carey University. Six Lions players scored in the double digits with Moses Greenwood, a senior forward, and Marlain Veal, a senior guard, leading with 12 points each. Head Coach Jay Ladner discussed the...
By the numbers
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
As the men's basketball team starts its season, here is a look at the team's performance last season. 1- Number of wins the Lions were away from the Southland Conference Championship last season. 6.4- Highest number of 3’s averaged last season by 2018 Alumnus Joshua Filmore. 7- The team’s...
