
Northwestern State Kicks Off 2026-27 Athletic Season with Free Community Event
The Northwestern State Athletic Department opened its doors Saturday evening to welcome supporters, distribute season tickets and showcase upcoming programs.
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The Northwestern State Athletic Department opened its doors Saturday evening to welcome supporters, distribute season tickets and showcase upcoming programs.

LSU’s second‑half explosion overcame Northwestern State 5‑0, showcasing defensive grit and rapid scoring.

LSU announces its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting 19 home games, two exhibition matches, and a demanding slate that includes games against NCAA tournament teams and key SEC rivals.

Northwestern State’s soccer squad tops the Southland Conference preseason poll as they prepare for a title defense.

The annual Don't Die Wondering Golf Classic will bring together players and supporters at Northwestern Hills Golf Course, with proceeds earmarked for the NSU women's basketball program.

Auburn University has appointed Nick Ammirati as its new hitting coach, a move that reunites him with former pitching coach Butch Thompson and adds a proven offensive architect to the program.

Auburn University announced the hiring of Nick Ammirati, a veteran coach with a track record of SEC championships and College World Series appearances, to lead the program’s hitting development.

Auburn University announced the hiring of Nick Ammirati as its new hitting coach, replacing Gabe Gross, to bolster an offense that struggled last season.

Two Elite Basketball Camps will be held at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, Louisiana, offering skill development and instruction from collegiate coaches.

The 2025‑26 season saw Northwestern State's baseball squad achieve a 3.39 collective GPA, earning the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award and placing 32 players on the honor roll, including nine with perfect 4.0 GPAs. Pitcher JC Acosta was also named the male recipient of the Southland Conference's FL McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship.

The three‑day Demons Elite Camp at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, attracted more than 100 high school players who showcased their skills before college coaches, with the final session scheduled for Saturday evening.

The university announced the hiring of Trent Partridge, a coach with a record of 147‑62 at LSUA and multiple national rankings, to lead its softball program, succeeding Rick Fremin who took a position in Texas.

The Vikings will open district play in October, facing familiar rivals, while veteran coach Michael Burget brings three decades of experience to the helm.

Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother, inducted into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, discuss how their legacies intertwine with family, education, and community.
The 2026 All-Area baseball squad was announced, recognizing standout athletes from across northwest Louisiana. Kade Luker of Cedar Creek was named Athlete of the Year, while Luke Delafield, Braden Jones and Jackson Lee received additional top honors.