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Registration open for a pair of soccer prospect ID camps

Registration has opened for a pair of Northwestern State Prospect ID soccer camps.The camps are open for girls entering eighth grade up to college sophomores, with the camps taking place July 19 and July 20.Each camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Demon Soccer Complex.
Northwestern State travels to Baton Rouge for the LSU Twilight, the final meet prior to the Southland Conference Indoor Championships. Photo by Michael Wade

Northwestern State travels to Baton Rouge for the LSU Twilight, the final meet prior to the Southland Conference Indoor Championships. Photo by Michael Wade

NSU heads to LSU Twilight in last tune-up before indoor conference

During the first three meets for Northwestern State, it has broken six indoor school records, including four from the two relay teams.
Braden Benton connected on his first career grand slam in Sunday’s win against Central Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Braden Benton connected on his first career grand slam in Sunday’s win against Central Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Benton’s grand slam helps Demons roll past Central Arkansas

The result of Braden Benton’s swing at a 1-0 slider in the seventh inning of Sunday’s Northwestern State baseball game against Central Arkansas was a grand slam.But it was what went into that game-changing swing that impressed second-year head coach Chris Bertrand.
Galen Loyd along with his 4x400 relay teammates broke the school record with a 3:10.87 on the final day of the Tyson Invitational. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Galen Loyd along with his 4x400 relay teammates broke the school record with a 3:10.87 on the final day of the Tyson Invitational. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Men’s 4x400 relay team breaks school record at Tyson Invitational

Another day, another school record broken by the Northwestern State track & field teams.For the second time in as many meets, the men’s 4x400 relay team was the record breaker.After running a 3:10.87 last time out to break the school record in the event, it did not take long for that record to fall.

Demons’ midweek opener at ULM postponed until April 8

Northwestern State will have to wait a bit to play its first midweek game of the 2025 baseball season.The Demons’ scheduled Wednesday matchup with ULM in Monroe was postponed because of expected weather conditions in the area.The game has been rescheduled for April 8 in Monroe.
Zoi Spyrou, junior, picked up her first win in doubles versus South Alabama at the Bruce David Lubel Memorial Tennis Courts Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Zoi Spyrou, junior, picked up her first win in doubles versus South Alabama at the Bruce David Lubel Memorial Tennis Courts Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Lady Demons’ Valentine’s date ends in heartbreak with loss to Jaguars

Northwestern State women’s tennis team traveled to Mobile, Alabama, to play the South Alabama Jaguars. The Lady Demons (0-4) lost their fourth match of the season.In her first match of the 2025 season, Senior Ayu Ishibashi picked up a win over USA’s Cristina Tchanichev 64, 6-3 at the No. 6 spot.
Addison Patterson (center) led Northwestern State with 23 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday’s loss to Stephen F. Austin. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Addison Patterson (center) led Northwestern State with 23 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday’s loss to Stephen F. Austin. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Northwestern’s comeback bid falls short against SFA

On a day where the Prather Coliseum court officially was dedicated as Mike McConathy Court, a Southland Conference men’s basketball game between Stephen F. Austin and Northwestern State came down the final seconds.
Demons add three assistant coaches, adjust staff roles

Demons add three assistant coaches, adjust staff roles

Demons add three assistant coaches, adjust staff roles

The 2025 Northwestern State football coaching staff is set.Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle announced Wednesday the addition of three new coaches while making adjustments with a pair of returning coaches.