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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Junior SLU guard Taylor Bell goes up for a left handed layup vs. South Alabama at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions drop both games in Maui, including Tulsa heartbreaker

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 23, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball fell to 4-7 on the season following two successive defeats to Oregon State (10-0) and Tulsa (10-3) in Maui the past two nights.  SLU lost to the Beavers 92-69 on Tuesday...

Lady Lions duo Taylor Bell (left) and Kennedy Paul (right) defend Jaguars Kiana Anderson in the paint at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Dec. 15, 2023 - Hammond)

Slow start plagues Lady Lions in loss to Jags; Maui awaits

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 19, 2023

SLU women’s hoops (4-5) fell below .500 on Friday, Dec. 15 following a 67-60 defeat to South Alabama (7-4) at the Pride Roofing University Center as their stiff non-conference slate continues.  A...

Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano makes her move to the basket on sophomore LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson during the Lady Lions clash with the Tigers at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 17, 2023 - Hammond)

LSU outmuscles Southeastern in bigtime catfight

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter November 21, 2023

The LSU Tigers (4-1) defeated the Southeastern Lady Lions (1-2) 73-50 at the Pride Roofing University Center on Friday night.  Guard Flau’jae Johnson posted a double-double with 17 points and 11...

Senior SLU guard Hailey Giaratano guards the ball during the Lady Lions' opening season win over Millsaps at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 6, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions dominate Millsaps in season opener, fall to Mississippi State on the road

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

Women’s basketball took care of business last Monday, Nov. 6 against Millsaps at the Pride Roofing University Center with a resounding 61-30 victory.  SLU’s stout defense picked up right where...

OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

OPINION | The villainization of Angel Reese

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter April 9, 2023

College basketball star and Baltimore native Angel Reese led the LSU women’s basketball team to its first-ever NCAA Championship.  She led LSU past the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 102-85 victory. Reese dropped...

Senior guard Cierria Cunningham was an underrated part of Southeastern's success during the 2022-23 campaign. She led the Lady Lions with 14 points during SLU's 46-42 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce at the University Center back in January. (Jan. 21, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

Lady Lions close the books on historic season

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

The Southeastern Lady Lions basketball team had a fantastic season, seeing multiple awards go to players and coaches.  The Green and Gold held the best record in the Southland Conference at 14-4 and...

Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Iowa closes the books on Southeastern’s Cinderella Story

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

After winning the Southland Conference Championship, the Lady Lions met their match against No. 2-seeded Iowa. They lost 95-43 in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.  All-American...

Senior guard Cierria Cunningham and company will need to step up immensely if they want to pull off a classic March Madness upset vs. No. 2-seeded Iowa. (Photo from Feb. 4, 2023 at the University Center vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)

Lady Lions ready for their first dance at NCAA Tournament

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor March 17, 2023

Southeastern women’s basketball has accomplished the ultimate goal of any team prior to each and every season: win conference and make the NCAA Tournament.  A historic season has now reached uncharted...

Now that the Lady Lions have defeated Lamar, they have earned the team's first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Lady Lions use huge third quarter to roar into first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

After trailing by nine points at halftime, the Lady Lions outscored Lamar 26-11 in the third quarter on its way to a victory in the Southland Conference Tournament Championship, securing their first-ever...

Lady Lions' freshman point guard Jen Pierre led all scorers with 19 points against TAMUC on Wednesday helping SLU reach the SLC Tournament Final. (Photo from Feb. 25, 2023 - Senior Night game between Southeastern and McNeese at the University Center)

Game recap – ‘Lady Lions move on to the SLC Championship after overtime thriller’

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

Southeastern defeated No. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce 60-58 to advance to the Jersey Mike’s Southland Conference Championship Game.  The Lady Lions continue to improve upon their season, now at 20-9...

Junior guard Hailey Giaratano's clutch basket lifted the Lady Lions to their second straight SLC Tourney Final. (Photo from Jan. 19, 2023 at the University Center - Southeastern vs. Northwestern State)

‘Play-by-play’: Lady Lions claw their way into second-straight Southland final

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

On Wednesday afternoon, Southeastern junior guard Hailey Giaratano banked in the game-winning layup to seal a 60-58 overtime victory over No. 5 seeded Texas A&M-Commerce.  The victory sends...

The Lady Lions looking confident after their dominant victory against McNeese at the University Center on Saturday (Feb. 25, 2023). Pictured from left to right: Taylor Bell (#5), Daija Harvey (#15), Alexius Horne (#31), Dijone' Flowers (#24) and Jen Pierre (#1).

Lady Lions pull away from Cowgirls on Senior Night

Austin O'Brien, Co Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

The Southeastern Lady Lions defeated the McNeese State Cowgirls on the court Saturday with a final score of 67-50.  The Lady Lions now have an overall record of 18-9 with just one more game before...

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