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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Southeastern guard #31 Alexius Horne possessing the basketball during the Lady Lions' big win over Northwestern State earlier in the season at the University Center. (Jan. 19, 2023)

Southeastern splits series with UNO with both home teams winning big

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter January 29, 2023

The Privateers defeated the Lady Lions 59-42 on Saturday in New Orleans. Southeastern has fallen to 11-8 on the season with a road record of 4-7.  Junior guard Alexis Horne led the team with 10 points...

Junior SLU guard Roscoe Eastmond provided a game-high eight assists in the Lions' win over their fellow felines at the University Center on Saturday. (Jan. 21, 2023)

Lions in white prevail after back-and-forth affair

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor January 24, 2023

Southeastern defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 79-73 at the University Center on Saturday afternoon to claim its fifth victory in its last six games.  The win puts the surging Lions at 5-2 atop the Southland...

Senior Southeastern guard Boogie Anderson takes on a Northwestern State defender during the Lion's 91-81 overtime loss on Thursday at the University Center. (Jan. 19, 2023)

Northwestern snaps Southeastern’s four-game winning streak in overtime battle

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter January 21, 2023

Northwestern defeated Southeastern 91-81 in overtime. The Demons buried 11 out of 22 triples in the win, and they were able to get to the free throw line twenty-five times.  With the loss, Southeastern...

Sophomore outside hitter Cicily Hidalgo jumps up for a spike attempt vs. ULM on Friday, Sept. 16 at the University Center.

Lady Lions sweep the competition in Battle of the Boot

Abigail Fischer and Yumi Domangue September 19, 2022

This weekend at the University Center, Southeastern’s Lady Lions Volleyball squad hosted the Battle of the Boot Tournament. The team came on top with two consecutive straight set wins against the University...

Larry Hymel (right) and his daughter Kayla Hymel Tomeny pose for a picture at Roux & Brew Seafood and Steak House in Ponchatoula during his book signing on June 18.

SLU athletics legend Larry Hymel releases book on Lion sports history

Chase Gispert July 19, 2022

SLU has a rich tradition in sports, and Larry Hymel portrays this in his new book, “70 Years: Southeastern Lions Athletic History.”   Larry Hymel is as decorated as they come, having served as...

From left to right: UPD Chief Michael Beckner presents the Chief's Award for Courage to officers Tyrone Garrison, David Miller and Tyler Theard (not pictured) and sergeants Ronald Plaisance, Johnathan Edwards and William Smith for their actions in response to the May 19 shooting at the University Center.

UPD officers recognized for response to May 19 University Center shooting

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor July 11, 2022

Six University Police Department officers responded to the shooting at the University Center following Hammond High School’s graduation on the evening of May 19. The officers were recognized on campus...

4 injured in shooting incident at University Center

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter May 19, 2022

A shooting incident took place tonight at the SLU University Center during tonight's Hammond High School graduation ceremony. Four individuals were reported injured. University Police has taken one...

McNeese State's defense leaves senior forward Jalyn Hinton unguarded, allowing him to score 18 points during the Feb. 10 home game.

Lions rally in the second half to beat McNeese Cowboys

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Southeastern’s Lions secured a conference win over the McNeese State Cowboys with an offensive show after being down by six at halftime in the University Center on Feb. 10.  With a final score of...

Sophomore guard Hailey Giaratano attempts to take a shot after a steal in the Feb. 11 game against McNeese in the University Center.

Seven-point comeback in the fourth quarter leads to Lady Lion victory

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

The Lady Lions got their second win over the McNeese Cowgirls in at the University Center on Feb. 10 with a final score of 78-68. SLU gained another conference win, further pushing their record to 8-0...

Senior guard Keon Clergeot reaches for the ball during the Jan. 29 home game against University of Incarnate Word. Clergeot scored a career-high 29 points, helping the Lions to a 78-68 victory over the Cardinals.

Lions rally behind Clergeot in UIW win

David Zieske, Staff Reporter January 31, 2022

In a rugged game, the Lions came out on top against the University of Incarnate Word, with a final score of 78-68.  The team created many opportunities to take the edge with a game plan of physicality...

Sophomore guard Roscoe Eastmond fights past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's block in a game on Thursday, Jan. 27.

Lions fall short to Islanders in Thursday home game

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter January 29, 2022

In a tight game on Thursday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Islanders pulled ahead after halftime for an 86-71 Lion loss. This broke the home game winning streak for the first loss in the UC...

Senior guard Breonca Ducksworth dribbles the ball past William Carey University's defense at the Dec. 11 home game. The Lady Lions defeated the Crusaders 68-28.

Lady Lions roar to victory over William Carey

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter December 14, 2021

SLU soundly defeated William Carey University 68-28 at the University Center on Saturday afternoon. Southeastern women’s hoops won their second straight game to improve to 4-5 on the season. The game...

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