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Myion Hicks (center) rushed for 69 yards on 12 carries Saturday night. Credit: Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Myion Hicks (center) rushed for 69 yards on 12 carries Saturday night. Credit: Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Demons’ fourth-quarter rally at HCU comes up short

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
For the second straight visit to Texas’ largest city, the Northwestern State football team put itself in position to score its first road victory of the season.
Kendall Hemperley (left) and Dawson Marrs celebrate Northwestern State’s first goal in a 20 victory over visiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday evening at the Demon Soccer Complex. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Kendall Hemperley (left) and Dawson Marrs celebrate Northwestern State’s first goal in a 20 victory over visiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday evening at the Demon Soccer Complex. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Demons down Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for second straight win

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
There was no way Kendall Hemperley was letting the Northwestern State soccer team lose the ‘Fork Cancer’ game.

Agriculture Hall of Distinction is accepting nominations til Nov. 19

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held Feb. 26, 2026, in Baton Rouge. The nomination form can be obtained online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinc-tion. com or through any parish LSU AgCenter office.

Demons defeated in 3 sets

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
The Northwestern State Demons’ volleyball team lost 3-0 (25-12, 25-12 and 15) Thursday night on the road to the Southeastern Louisiana University Lady Lions in Southland Conference action.The Demons (1-18, 05 SLC) got four kills from junior senior Deja Benjamin in the opening set.
NSU welcomed Captain Gavin Bazer as the honorary guest captain during the Demon Football Homecoming game Oct. 4. From left are NSU President James Genovese, Bazer and LTC Joshua Drake, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science.

NSU welcomed Captain Gavin Bazer as the honorary guest captain during the Demon Football Homecoming game Oct. 4. From left are NSU President James Genovese, Bazer and LTC Joshua Drake, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science.

Captain Gavin Bazer honored as guest captain at NSU Homecoming game

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Continuing its proud tradition of recognizing the service and sacrifice of the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University welcomed Capt. Gavin Bazer as the honorary guest captain during the Demon Football Homecoming game Oct. 4.
Deja Benjamin attempts a kill. Photo by Chris Salim

Deja Benjamin attempts a kill. Photo by Chris Salim

Benjamin records 400th career kill

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Deja Benjamin recorded her 400th career kill for The Northwestern State Demons, but the team was defeated by the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 3-0 (25-22, 25-15 and 25-18) Saturday afternoon in Southland conference volleyball action.
NSU’s Danny Sears (purple - 9) extends for a tackle against East Texas A&M’s JaiSean McMillian (white – 22) Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

NSU’s Danny Sears (purple - 9) extends for a tackle against East Texas A&M’s JaiSean McMillian (white – 22) Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Northwestern drops conference opener to Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
A night of missed chances and relentless rushing ended in a frustrating and disappointing Homecoming night for Northwestern State in its 40-10 loss to East Texas A&M.The theme of the night played out in the first two drives of the night.
The 13 Northwestern State inductees into the N-Club Hall of Fame all had stories Saturday during the induction ceremony, with all cherishing celebrating the moment with teammates and family. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

The 13 Northwestern State inductees into the N-Club Hall of Fame all had stories Saturday during the induction ceremony, with all cherishing celebrating the moment with teammates and family. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Family at the heart of N-Club Induction ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Whether it was the family on the field or court or their actual families, family had a major impact at the NClub Hall of Fame ceremony.“It is a great honor to be inducted,” an emotional Josh Hancock said. “I lost my dad a few weeks ago.
NSU redshirt freshman quarterback Abram Johnston scores first career rushing touchdown against Prairie View A&M. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

NSU redshirt freshman quarterback Abram Johnston scores first career rushing touchdown against Prairie View A&M. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Johnston ready to face East Texas A&M again as different quarterback

News Staff
Saturday, October 4, 2025
When Abram Johnston took the field for the first time as Northwestern State’s starting quarterback last season, nerves traveled with him.Through the understandable butterflies he flashed promise, throwing for 301 yards and a touchdown.
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