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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Cade Genovese is a familiar presence, often walking alongside the football team as they enter Strawberry Stadium, greeted warmly by players, students and fans alike.

Interview: SLU manager becomes overnight sensation

Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor September 26, 2025

Last weekend, many people in Louisiana watched as the Southeastern football team was defeated by the LSU Tigers 56-10, but what happened after took the internet by storm. After the vicious defeat, the...

Junior wide receiver Jaylon Domingeaux leaps for the acrobatic grab over the Mississippi Valley State defender, falling into the endzone for another Lions touchdown. (Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 – Hammond, La.)

Lions devour Delta Devils, drop 50-burger in home opener

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2025

Southeastern turned Strawberry Stadium into a light show Saturday evening, ravaging Mississippi Valley State University en route to a 56-3 victory in its home opener. The Lions fired on all cylinders...

Junior Southern Miss transfer Brandon Hayes caught a wide receiver screen and knifed his way through traffic into the end zone for a touchdown against Eastern Washington on Saturday night at Strawberry Stadium. (Hammond - Sept. 14, 2024)

Lions defeat former FCS champion Eagles, deliver statement victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Southeastern defeated Eastern Washington 28-24 on Saturday night (Sept. 14) at Strawberry Stadium, securing a marquee victory over one of the FCS’ top programs.  “I was pleased with the team’s...

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

Coming off a Southland Conference championship in 2022, the Southeastern Lions football team missed the 2023 SLC playoffs with a 3-8 record.  The 2023 campaign started with seven consecutive losses...

Strawberry Stadium has been the proud home of Southeastern football since 1937.

OPINION | Why SLU football needs greater fan support for next season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

Southeastern football did not enjoy a very successful season on the gridiron this fall. Following a Southland Conference championship in 2022, the Lions faltered in 2023 to a final record of 3-8. However,...

SLU players pose with River Bell Trophy after last year's 40-17 triumph in Thibodaux at John L. Guidry Stadium. (Nov. 17, 2022)

Lions look ahead to River Bell Classic following trouncing of TAMUC

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 16, 2023

Don’t look now, but Southeastern football is on a three-game winning streak.  After a disastrous 0-7 start to the season, Coach Scelfo’s men have righted the ship and find themselves at 3-7 going...

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

The Southeastern Lions (2-7, 2-3 SLC) beat the McNeese Cowboys (0-8, 1-4 SLC) 38-24 on Saturday evening at Strawberry Stadium.  Junior quarterback Zachary Clement went for a career-high 114 rushing...

Former Lions Anthony Spurlock and Carlos Washington Jr. celebrate a touchdown in the end zone at Strawberry Stadium during SLU's 23-7 victory over NSU last season. (Nov. 12, 2022 - Hammond)

Southeastern rides third-quarter surge against Northwestern State to nab elusive first win

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 20, 2023

Southeastern football (1-7, 1-3 SLC) at last earned its first victory of a disappointing 2023 season over Northwestern State (0-6, 0-2 SLC) in Natchitoches last night, 37-20.  The Green and Gold finally...

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

Lamar University hung on to spoil Southeastern’s Homecoming 30-24 despite a strong second-half performance from the Lions.  SLU drops to 0-7 (0-3 SLC) on the season and remains at the bottom of the...

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

On Saturday evening, Southeastern suffered a 14-13 loss against the Tarleton State Texans, starting the first month of the season 0-5.  Three turnovers and six penalties for 47 yards were critical...

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

Unfortunately, this wouldn't be the last time the Southeastern's early season woes continued as they fell to Houston Christian University 34-19 on Saturday night. The Lions drop to 0-4 on the season and...

SLU players celebrate their 48-14 win over Murray State last season at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

Lions set to host Huskies in anticipated SLC home opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

After three straight weeks on the road to start the season and over 2,000 miles of travel, Southeastern returns home to face Houston Christian today in its first game at Strawberry Stadium this season.  SLU...

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