Sports

Northwestern opens SLC home slate against UIW

As the Northwestern State baseball team opens the home portion of its 2025 Southland Conference schedule, it does so against a team that finds itself in a similar situation.The Demons host Incarnate Word at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Northwestern’s home Southland opener.

Lakeview Gators scalp Indians

The Swamp was at max capacity to watch the men’s Lakeview Gators scalp the Elton Indians, 55-34, to advance past the second round of the playoffs.The first period saw the Indians pushing and running into the Gators play after play trying to get to the basket.

Lakeview boys end playoff run

No. 4 seed NCHS boys were set to play #12 seed Covington Friday night.No. 3 seed Lakeview boys ended their playoff run with a one- point loss loss to East Iberville, 46-47.No.1 seed Lady Gators basketball team headed to the state championship Friday, March 7, to play No.

Fast-starting Demons blow past LeTourneau

The Northwestern State baseball team bounced back with aplomb Tuesday night.For a night, the Demons found the complementary pieces they have searched for and responded to three-game Southland Conference sweep with an 18-1, seven-inning victory against visiting LeTourneau at Brown-Stroud Field.

Lady Demons dominate Nicholls in Thibodaux

The Northwestern State women’s tennis team continued their strong start in Southland Conference play, with a commanding 6-1 victory over Nicholls on Monday at the Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex.The Lady Demons (2-5, 2-0) came into Thibodaux and continued its dominance over Nicholls (2-4, 0-2).

Northwestern opens six-game homestand by hosting LeTourneau

A week after defeating Southern-New Orleans in the first game between the teams, the Demons will host LeTourneau at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ at the new-look Brown-Stroud Field.“We’re excited to get back out and play,” second- year head coach Chris Bertrand said.

Northwestern’s late rally stuns Houston Christian

The Northwestern State Demons put together a stunning rally in the final minutes against Houston Christian, flipping the switch on the Huskies to grab a 61-56 Southland Conference victory on Mike McConathy Court at Prather Coliseum.