Sports

Program about African American jockeys set

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum hosts 19th Century African-American Horseman ”Jockeys-Trainers-Ranchers” by Elvin Shields on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.
Bo Willis leads Northwestern State into season opener. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Bo Willis leads Northwestern State into season opener. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Demons open baseball season on Brown-Stroud Field

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
For the better part of seven months, the Northwestern State baseball team has become a family.At 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Demons truly become whole when a newcomer- laden roster finally experiences a chance to compete against another team.
Demons prevail over No. 7 scorer in the nation

Demons prevail over No. 7 scorer in the nation

Demons prevail over No. 7 scorer in the nation

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Northwestern State men’s basketball team knew it would see a different version of the New Orleans Privateers on Monday night than the one the Demons defeated Jan. 20 in Lakefront Arena.What the Demons did not expect was not to face the No.
She’s Back!

She’s Back!

She’s Back!

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
After gaining more confidence since her injury last year, Annemarie Broussard announced to the Southland Conference that she is officially back.Broussard, a senior from Abbeville, cleared 12-10.
Lady Demons cut the deficit but not enough to beat Southeastern

Lady Demons cut the deficit but not enough to beat Southeastern

Lady Demons cut the deficit but not enough to beat Southeastern

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
North western State’s cut a double digit deficit to five in the closing minutes, but its comeback attempt fell short as it fell to league-leading Southeastern Louisiana 59-51 on Saturday afternoon at Prather Coliseum.
3 parish girls teams headed to payoffs

3 parish girls teams headed to payoffs

3 parish girls teams headed to payoffs

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Natchitoches Central, Lakeview and St. Mary’s head to the LHSSA 2024 Girl Basketball playoffs. The first round will take place Feb. 15 with the finals March 2.In the non-select Division I bracket No. 10 seeded Natchitoches Central takes on No. 23 seeded Benton at home. Tip off is at 6 p.m.
Former basketball coach speaks to students at education confab

Former basketball coach speaks to students at education confab

Former basketball coach speaks to students at education confab

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Former Northwestern State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike McConathy opened NSU’s School of Education’s 2024 Regional Educators Rising Regional Conference Feb. 7.McConathy spoke about the importance of education and the meaningful impact that individual teachers have on students.
New Orleans will host 2025 Super Bowl

New Orleans will host 2025 Super Bowl

New Orleans will host 2025 Super Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser participated in today’s official handoff ceremony to host Super Bowl LIX (59) in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.

Demons add 15 to McCorkle’s first class

News Staff
Saturday, February 10, 2024
The first National Signing Day class for Northwestern State football coach Blaine McCorkle could be defined by a multitude of numbers.The Demons added 15 players, all from the high school ranks, Wednesday to the 10 others who joined the NSU program in December and early January.
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