Sports

HOMECOMING 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming with a series of programs, events and reunions Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4. Individual organizations have additional events planned for Sunday, Nov. 5.Updates will be posted at www.northwesternstatealumni. com.
Jared Pedraza (right) makes a tackle on SFA’s Jerrell Wimbley during a Sept. 16 game in Natchitoches. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Jared Pedraza (right) makes a tackle on SFA’s Jerrell Wimbley during a Sept. 16 game in Natchitoches. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Pedraza’s production trends upward

News Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023
Like many college students, it took Jared Pedraza some time to develop the right study habits.The one difference between Pedraza and some of his classmates is his lack of interest in studying early in his college career was relegated to practice and game film not classwork.
Northwestern State’s Jiselle Woodson (right) speaks during Southland Conference Media Day in Kinder on Tuesday. Photo by Brad Welborn/ NSU Sports Information

Northwestern State’s Jiselle Woodson (right) speaks during Southland Conference Media Day in Kinder on Tuesday. Photo by Brad Welborn/ NSU Sports Information

Core group gives Nimz, Lady Demons confidence

News Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023
Entering her fourth season at the helm of the Northwestern State women’s basketball program, Anna Nimz is in an unusual situation for her.“As a junior college product and as a junior college coach, I’m used to coaching kids for two years,” she said at Tuesday’s Southland Conference Media Day.
Leah Thompson

Leah Thompson

Demon cross country continues season with Watson Meet

News Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023
Following a twoweek break from competitive meets against outside competition, the Northwestern State men’s and women’s cross country teams head to Mississippi for their final meet before the Southland Conference championships, taking part in the Watson Meet on campus of Mississippi College.
Chance Newman leaps for a touchdown during Saturday’s game at Lamar. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Chance Newman leaps for a touchdown during Saturday’s game at Lamar. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Fourth quarter the difference as Demons fall at Lamar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
In a see-saw battle of momentum Saturday afternoon, the Northwestern State football team found itself at the low end of the fulcrum.The Demons methodically battled back from a couple of early deficits in their Southland Conference opener at Lamar, falling to the Cardinals 27-13.

Tigers shutout LaSalle

Trent Friedle
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Saint Mary’s Tigers defended the home field in district opener against LaSalle last Friday. The Tigers hosted LaSalle for homecoming with an undefeated record on the line.

NSU lands Accelerated Academic Success Program grant

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Northwestern State’s studentathletes picked up a six-figure assist from the NCAA as part of the organization’s Accelerating Academic Success Program.Established in 2012, the AASP assists Division I schools as they work to meet the NCAA’s academic standards.
Northwestern State’s Justin Wilson (left) and head coach Rick Cabrera pose for a photo during Tuesday’s Southland Conference Media Day at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. Photo by Brad Welborn/NSU Sports Information

Northwestern State’s Justin Wilson (left) and head coach Rick Cabrera pose for a photo during Tuesday’s Southland Conference Media Day at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. Photo by Brad Welborn/NSU Sports Information

Cabrera, Wilson express confidence at SLC Media Day

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
In less than a month, the Northwestern State men’s basketball team will have its first chance to show what a nearly clean slate can do.The Demons open their season Nov.
Emme’ Fernandez tallied her second goal of the season against Houston Christian. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Emme’ Fernandez tallied her second goal of the season against Houston Christian. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Second half goals the difference as Northwestern State falls at Houston

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A strong second half from Houston Christian was too much to overcome, as the Northwestern State soccer team fell 2-1 on the road Sunday afternoon in a Southland Conference contest at Sorrels Field.
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