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Demons drop to HCU on another nailbiter

Demons drop to HCU on another nailbiter

Demons drop to HCU on another nailbiter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A pair of late lead changes and one final drive to the rim sent the Northwestern State men’s basketball team to a heartbreaking 82–80 loss Monday night at Sharp Gymnasium, as Houston Christian erased a late deficit and delivered the final blow in Southland Conference play.
Tiara Abron (right) passes a ball around the defender near the basket. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Tiara Abron (right) passes a ball around the defender near the basket. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Inconsistent Lady Demons fall at UIW, 66-53

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Northwestern State struggled to find consistency with the basketball in hand on Saturday, leading to a 6653 loss to UIW.
Will Achee, at left, proved there would be no sophomore slump, as he kicked off his second season at Northwestern State with an indoor school record, highlighting day one of the Corky Classic. Photo by Ethan Lowe, Samford

Will Achee, at left, proved there would be no sophomore slump, as he kicked off his second season at Northwestern State with an indoor school record, highlighting day one of the Corky Classic. Photo by Ethan Lowe, Samford

Achee posts indoor school record on first day of Corky Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A school record on day one is quite the start to the season.Building on a sensational season last year as a freshman, Will Achee posted an indoor school record, running a 46.
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Demons bounce back with win over Xavier

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Northwestern State Lady Demons bounced back in a big way Sunday morning, earning a 6–1 victory over Xavier of Louisiana at the LSU Tennis Complex.Northwestern State (1-1) took control early by securing the doubles point with dominant performances at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions.
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Demons get 5 named to 2025 Academic All-Southland team

News Staff
Friday, January 16, 2026
The Northwestern State volleyball team had five players named to the 2025 Academic All-Southland team including Olivia Bush, Emmarie McFarland, Julia Whitfield, Samaya Wesson and Makenna Tryon, the league office announced Friday.Bush, a junior, finished with a GPA of 3.39.
Spritzer named Student-Athlete of Year, 5 All Academic Honors

Spritzer named Student-Athlete of Year, 5 All Academic Honors

Spritzer named Student-Athlete of Year, 5 All Academic Honors

News Staff
Friday, January 16, 2026
As talented as Jessica Spitzer is on the soccer field, she might be even better in the classroom.Spitzer was named the Southland Conference Soccer Student-Athlete of the Year, leading five on the All-Academic Team.
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