Lion Athletics Association Newsletter Fall 2012
Thank You, Loyal Members! Thank you for your membership in the Lion Athletics Association. Your support is invaluable in creating athletic and academic excellence at Southeastern Louisiana University. In the 2011-2012 academic year, your support enabled the Athletics Department to:
A New Look: Strawberry Stadium Turf Installed Your contributions to the Lion Athletics Association helped replaced the turf field in Strawberry Stadium during the Summer of 2012. (above left)
Lay a new turf field in Strawberry Stadium Place a video display board in the University Center Install a bullpen and batting cages at Alumni Field Add a brand new locker room for the volleyball team We’re proud of what we have been able to accomplish and we could not have done it without you! During the 20122013 year we hope to: Install video boards at Strawberry Stadium Add broadcast media and web streaming capabilities for all sports Assist in supplementing budget shortfalls due to a decrease in state funding to public universities At the Southeastern Athletics Department, we put the student-athlete first. Everything we do is centered on providing opportunities for our student-athletes to reach their personal potential, compete for championships and receive their college degrees. Your Lion Athletics Association membership helps us fulfill our mission. Thank you again for your continued commitment to Southeastern Athletics. -Bart Bellairs, Athletics Director
Volleyball Volleyball freshman Shelby Devlin records a kill over Sam Houston St. (above left)
Soccer Soccer standout senior Maiya Cooper leads Southeastern in goals scored. (above right)
Football
Football senior Nathan Stanley launches the ball for a completion in 25-24 win over McNeese State on September 22. (above)