Sports

Donovan Green named to Southland Football All-Academic Team

Donovan Green’s hard work on the field made him a starter on the Northwestern State defensive line.His work in the classroom landed him on the Southland Football All-Academic Team, which was announced Tuesday afternoon by the conference office.

Hot-shooting Demons can’t overcome turnovers

The start was not the problem for the Northwestern State men’s basketball team Monday night. Maintaining that momentum was much more of a challenge.The Demons broke from the gates quickly against Southland Conference-leading McNeese at the Legacy Center, scoring the first eight points of the game.

Tennis challenges Tulane in loss

The Northwestern State tennis team found itself on the wrong side of a close contest, dropping a 4-3 decision at Tulane on Sunday.“Sometimes we compete our best and do all the right things, but on the other side you have someone who wants to win as well,” said first year head coach Marcos Morelli.

Northwestern announces its 2024 football schedule

For the first time in five years, the Northwestern State football team will play 12 games in the 2024 season.Five of those will take place in Turpin Stadium, including the first visit from perennial FCS Top 25 team Weber State, as NSU announced its full slate Thursday.

Former NSU angler kicks off his Bass Pro Tour season on home lake

Justin Cooper of Sabine Parish will begin his first season in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour on his home lake, Toledo Bend Reservoir.Cooper, who grew up on the northern side of the parish in the Converse area, is a father, husband, fishing guide and full-time angler.

Demons grab a victory against the Huskies

For 32 minutes Monday afternoon, the Northwestern State men’s basketball team was in control of its Southland Conference matchup with Houston Christian.Then the Demons relaxed and found themselves in a typical conference dogfight.

NSU adds four transfers to the roster

Northwestern State football team added four new faces ahead of the spring semester.Joining the Demons for the 2024 season are transfer Blake Gotcher, Kekahi Graham, Landry Huddleston and Isaiah Ybarra.The new additions are split equally among offense and defense.