Sports

NSU rakes in record dollars from Giving Day

NSU fans and supporters donated a record total of $345,817 to Demon athletics during the May 15 event, more than tripling the initial goal.“We had an initial goal of $100,000, and our supporters blew that out of the water,” Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian said.

Summer youth baseball camp dates changed

The two Chris Bertrand Baseball Youth Camps have been rolled into one. There remain spots open for the one camp, which will take place June 10-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Parc Natchitoches, located at 4515 University Parkway. The June 3-5 camp has been canceled.
Pictured are this year’s athletic award winners, committee members, Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. and Jane M. Sneed.

Pictured are this year’s athletic award winners, committee members, Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. and Jane M. Sneed.

Group recognizes high school athletes and scholars

“Your parents/family members, coaches other school officials and the residents of Natchitoches Parish-are proud of you and your varied accomplishments on and off of the athletic fields and courts and certainly in the classrooms.
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Award named for professional athlete from Louisiana

Kansas City Chiefs. He now will play for the Tennessee Titans.According to the Titans website, Sneed, 27, has started 57 regular season games over the past four seasons and he’s recorded 10 interceptions, 6.5 sacks, and 40 passes defensed.
Bo Willis hit his fourth career grand slam – and NSU’s seventh of the season – in the Demons’ 13-2 win against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Bo Willis hit his fourth career grand slam – and NSU’s seventh of the season – in the Demons’ 13-2 win against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Seniors shine as Demons sweep SFA in regular season finale

The Northwestern State baseball team held its Senior Day ceremonies a week ago during its final Southland Conference series.In its regular-season finale Saturday afternoon, the Demons seniors seemingly all had special days as Northwestern State capped a two-game sweep of Stephen F.
NSU Anglers Drake Wadsworth, Stone Smith, Evan Howe, Noah Trant, from left, clinched spots in the 2025 Major League Fishing College Fishing National Championship.

NSU Anglers Drake Wadsworth, Stone Smith, Evan Howe, Noah Trant, from left, clinched spots in the 2025 Major League Fishing College Fishing National Championship.

NSU anglers qualify for MLF college national championship

Two Northwestern State University (NSU) Bass Fishing teams have secured their spots in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) College Fishing National Championship.
Tyler Bryan will start Game 1 of the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament for Northwestern State. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Tyler Bryan will start Game 1 of the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament for Northwestern State. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Northwestern baseballers will put lessons learned to use at SLC tourney

Throughout his first year as Northwestern State’s head baseball coach, Chris Bertrand has stressed learning at all levels to his team. As the Southland Conference Tournament arrives, so has the time for the Demons to put 53 games worth of lessons into action.
Trio of Demons earn All-Southland honors

Trio of Demons earn All-Southland honors

Trio of Demons earn All-Southland honors

The Northwestern State baseball team’s success in the 2024 season was based on a blend of a large number of newcomers and a few seasoned veterans.
Northwestern State’s women’s track and field team earned its first ever outdoor team title, thanks to the 4x400 relay victory to end the Southland Conference meet.

Northwestern State’s women’s track and field team earned its first ever outdoor team title, thanks to the 4x400 relay victory to end the Southland Conference meet.

Northwestern State women earn first ever outdoor title

For the first time in Northwestern State women’s track and field program history, it took home the outdoor team title, thanks to the team’s bread and butter.