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The Lion's Roar

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

Southeastern running back Jessie Britt runs upfield against Samford in the second half of the second round NCAA FCS playoff game Saturday at F. Page Seibert Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. (Photo by Randy Bergeron/SLU Sports Info)

SLU’s magical season comes to an end at the hands of Samford

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 7, 2022

Southeastern football’s 2022 campaign has come to a close in the second round of the FCS playoffs.  In another thrilling postseason matchup, the Lions came out on the losing side this time 48-42...

Southeastern players celebrate on the sideline following #14 Zy Alexanders fourth quarter pick six. (Nov. 26, 2022)

Play-by-play: Lions outlast Vandals in an instant classic at the ‘Berry

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Southeastern came away with a 45-42 win over Idaho on Saturday night in Strawberry Stadium after the visitors’ last-play field goal attempt sailed wide left.  Cephus Johnson III guided the Green...

Ivan Drobocky (left) and Tanner Olsen (right) hoist River Bell Classic Trophy after SLU defeated Nicholls 40-17 on Thursday night in Thibodaux to clinch the Southland Conference Title. (Nov 17, 2022)

Lions down Colonels to capture third Southland Conference Title in school history

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 19, 2022

Southeastern defeated Nicholls Thursday night in Thibodaux 40-17 at John L. Guidry Stadium to take back the River Bell Classic Trophy. Despite entering the contest at 3-7, the Colonels put up a fight...

Tight ends Bauer Sharp (left) and Tanner Olsen (right) celebrate in the end zone following Sharps one yard scoring grab just before halftime in SLUs 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

Southeastern took care of business on Saturday, defeating the visiting unbeaten Demons 23-7 at Strawberry Stadium on Senior Night. The defense dominated from the get-go, shutting out Northwestern State...

Hailey Giaratano and Taylor Bell on the court just before tip-off vs. LSUA in SLUs 2022-23 season opener at the University Center. (Nov. 7, 2022)

Last Week in Sports: Nov. 2 – Nov. 10, SLU athletics in full tilt with silverware on the line

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

Southeastern football continued its winning ways in the state of Texas this past Saturday (Nov. 5) by beating the Lamar Cardinals 47-31 behind 527 yards of total offense.  The Lions never trailed during...

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

Following a successful 2021-2022 basketball season, the Southeastern Lions will look to accomplish bigger things this season.  Last year, the Lions went 19-15 overall  with an impressive 10-1 (.714...

Head Basketball Manager Deuce Woodson at SLU hoops 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

Ricky “Deuce” Woodson was hired as a men’s basketball manager in the summer of 2019, but Woodson had a long background in basketball before then.  Woodson was born and raised in Folsom by his...

Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome gets ready to serve during a set of SLUs 3-0 win over UNO on Thursday night at the University Center. (Oct. 27, 2022)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 26-Nov. 1 – Southeastern escapes McNeese with narrow victory on the road

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

SLU football topped McNeese on the gridiron Saturday 28-27 in Lake Charles.  Since 2019, the Lions are 4-1 vs. the Cowboys, with all five contests being decided by one possession. In fact, neither...

SLUs Chris Norman crosses the finish line with a sigh of relief and accomplishment. The sophomore competed in the Southlands 60th anniversary of Cross Country Championships. (Oct. 28, 2022)

Sun sets on Lions Cross Country season

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter October 29, 2022

Lions Cross Country wrapped up their season Friday, Oct. 28, down the bayou in Thibodaux with a ninth-place finish on the women’s side and the men claiming tenth during the Conference Championship.  The...

SLU sophomore tight end Ivan Drobocky posing for a picture on the sidelines during an Aug. 27 scrimmage before the season started.

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 19-25 – Lions roar back with 4th quarter surge to upend Gamecocks

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 26, 2022

Southeastern football enjoyed its much-needed bye after a disappointing Homecoming loss vs. Texas A&M-Commerce two weeks prior.  The Lions came into Burgess-Snow Field at 3-3, needing a win to...

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

A former Southeastern Lion himself, Lawrence Allan was hired as the new head coach for the SLU Golf program on August 18. Allan replaces former head coach Jake Narro who led Southeastern to a Southland...

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

Texas A&M-Commerce snapped Southeastern’s three-game winning streak with a 31-28 victory during Homecoming weekend.  Playing in their first-ever Southland Conference game in school history, the...

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