The Lion's Roar

Soccer looks to improve on 2018 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2019

Head Coach Christopher McBride looks to lead the Lady Lions soccer team to their first conference title since 2015. The Lady Lions soccer team finished sixth in the Southland Conference after the 2018...

From Scotland to the States: a coach’s journey

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2019

Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer, has traveled the world through his love for soccer. McBride entered his third year as the fourth head coach of the Lady Lions soccer team. McBride previously...

Lady Lions close spring season with a win

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • April 8, 2019

The Lady Lions soccer team beat the William Carey University Lady Crusaders 2-1. Aubree Dillon, a freshmen midfielder, scored the first goal of the match in the first period. In the third period, the...

Kicks led three teams to victory

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2019

Intramural soccer, sponsored by Recreational Sports and Wellness, had three back-to-back games. The matches started on Mar. 4 at 6 p.m. in North Oak Park. The first game was a matchup between "Multiple...

The value of sportsmanship in the nation

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2019

The university women’s soccer team has made itself known for its gracious treatment towards others by receiving the United Soccer Coaches Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award. This award is given to...

Wrapping up the fall sports for 2018

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • December 4, 2018

Football, cross country, soccer and volleyball concluded their seasons this semester. The football team wrapped up its season, finishing ninth in the Southland Conference with a 4-7 record. Football...

Soccer high scorer: Christina Cutura

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief • October 31, 2018

With seven goals scored this season, Christina Cutura is the highest scoring player on the Lady Lions soccer team. “Christina has been a true team player this year by taking on a new position in her...

Senior Night victory

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2018

The Lady Lions soccer team finished "Senior Night" with a 4-0 win over Nicholls State University. Head Coach Christopher McBride commented on the first half where neither team scored any points. "The...

Lady Lions and Ladyjacks tie game

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

The Lady Lions competed against the Stephen F. Austin State University Ladyjacks and closed the game with a 1-1 tie. On Friday, Oct. 12, the Lady Lions trailed the Ladyjacks 0-1 going into the second...

Lions outscore Islanders

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 29, 2018

The Lady Lions soccer team left the field with a 5-3-2 record and a 1-0 victory over Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. After a half hour delay, the teams faced off in Strawberry Stadium. Christopher...

Know your soccer terms

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • August 31, 2018

While sports can include numerous technical terms, any spectator can keep up with the game by knowing the terms. Forwards - Players in the attacking third of the field. A forward is primarily...

Player 7, 17minutes, 17th ever

Nikisun Shrestha, Staff Reporter • August 28, 2018

With three goals in 17 minutes against Alcorn State University, Christina Cutura, senior forward, secured a first half hat trick and etched her name in the program’s history as the 17th player to achieve...