Sports

NSU Athletic Department preparing for Top of the Boot Music Festival

The Northwestern State athletic department is bringing one of country music’s biggest hitmakers of the past decade and an emerging force in the Texas country/Americana scene to headline the two-day Top of the Boot Music Festival from Oct. 16-17.Lee Brice, who had a string of eight No.

Chicago Cubs draft Northwestern pitcher in fourth round

Dylan Marionneaux’s career arc is complete.Marionneaux’s stairstep run at Northwestern State culminated Saturday with him becoming the Demons’ first Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft selection in three seasons when the Chicago Cubs selected him with their fourth-round pick.

Lions Club announces inaugural Roaring Lion Classic Tournament

The Natchitoches Lions Club announces the inaugural Roaring Lion Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 29 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course!BOM Bank has stepped forward as the Title Sponsor. Their commitment to serving our community makes them the perfect partner for this event.

Go to Ruston to Wreck Tech

Northwestern State Athletics is giving Demon fans a road trip worth circling on the calendar this fall. For the Sept. 5 showdown at Louisiana Tech, fans can ride the NSU Fan Bus and turn the short trip to Ruston into a full-fledged game day experience at Joe Aillet Stadium.

Soccer team awaits challenges from 20-game schedule

Coming off a season in which it recorded its first win over a ranked team in program history and earned the Southland Conference regular season championship, the Northwestern State soccer team is prepared for any challenge that awaits it.

Several options offer Demon fans ways to buy football tickets

Northwestern State fans will have a variety of opportunities to enjoy football at Turpin Stadium this fall. The Demons begin the home campaign Thursday, Aug. 27 against Louisiana Christian with a 7 p.m. kickoff, marking the second straight season NSU has opened the year at home on a Thursday night.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame - 2026 Induction Class

JOHN BRADY— John Brady became the third LSU men’s basketball coach to lead the Tigers to the Final Four when they stormed through the 2006 NCAA Tournament to reach the national semifinals in Indianapolis.