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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The athletic department typically schedules games for the team years in advance. After playing against other universities in the state like University of Louisiana at Monroe, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Louisiana State University, the Lions are scheduled to play against Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season.

Lions to face the Bulldogs in 2021

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

The Lions football team is scheduled to travel to Ruston to play Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season to benefit the athletic programs of both universities. The athletic department handles various...

The Lions baseball team took a 2-1 series victory against the Northwestern State University Demons, putting the Lions' record at 18-18.

Lions take the series against Demons

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter April 14, 2019

The Lions baseball team won the series against the Northwestern State University Demons but dropped the final match. The first two matches ended with 5-3 and 8-1 victories while the third one resulted...

The Lions baseball game lost to Tulane University to drop its overall record to 16-17. Though the Lions tried to climb back from deficits throughout the game, the match ended as a 15-14 loss.

Lions drop match to Green Wave

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 10, 2019

The Lions baseball team fought but lost to the Tulane University Green Wave 15-14. The teams competed on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. The loss dropped the Lions' overall...

The Lions baseball team lost 8-9 against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The game dropped the Lions to a 14-15 overall record and a three-game losing streak.

Lions continue losing streak

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter April 5, 2019

The Lions baseball team took its third loss in a row against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette dropping to a 14-15 overall record. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, discussed the 8-9 loss. "In...

Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, teaches his players various plays at practice. The football team looks to build off of its 4-7 overall record from last season. Scelfo joined the Lions in 2018 following over 30 years of experience coaching the sport.

Scelfo’s journey of coaching football

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

With over 30 years of coaching experience, Frank Scelfo was hired in January of 2018 to become the university’s 16th head coach of football. Beginning his second year at the helm of Lions football,...

Kade Granier, a redshirt senior pitcher, winds up a pitch. The Lions baseball team secured three wins over the weekend against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats, extending the win streak to five games.

Baseball sweep leads to five game win streak

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter March 24, 2019

The Lions baseball team swept Abilene Christian University with 14-1, 12-9 and 8-3 wins over the weekend. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, felt proud of his team's execution in the series. "Especially...

The Lions beat the Northwestern State University Demons 69-55. Moses Greenwood, senior forward, led the Lions with 22 points.

Lions show out on Senior Day

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter March 7, 2019

On Senior Day, the Lions basketball team beat the Northwestern State University Demons 69-55. Moses Greenwood, senior forward, led the Lions with 22 points. Jay Ladner, head coach of men's basketball,...

Corey Gaconi, senior pitcher,  winds up a pitch in the weekend series against Stony Brook University. The series ended a four-game losing streak for the Lions as the team won two of the three games.

The Lions baseball team lands its first victory of the season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter February 25, 2019

The Lions baseball team turned around a four-game losing streak as it won two of its three weekend games against the Stony Brook University Seawolves. On the first night of the series, the Lions took...

Bryce Tassin, a junior pitcher, throws a pitch in the eighth inning of the alumni game. The Lions scored a 13-3 victory against the alumni team.

Baseball highlights preseason preparation at a reunion with alumni

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter February 4, 2019

In a scrimmage against university alumni including former and current professional baseball players, the Lions won 13-3. Matt Riser, baseball head coach, discussed the incentive of holding the alumni...

Marlain Veal, senior guard, looks for an open pass in Saturday's game against Nicholls State University. The Lions beat the Colonels 91-70.

Lions are victorious at home

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter February 4, 2019

In the ninth Southland Conference game of the season, the men's basketball team landed a victory against Nicholls State University. The Lions finished the game 91-70, setting the overall record to 9-13. Marlain...

Marlain Veal, senior guard, did not start in the "Jam the Jungle" match against Sam Houston State University.

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...

Marlain Veal, a senior forward, scored 12 points against William Carey University in the Lions' first home game of the season.

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...

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