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Ninth inning effort by Rebels decides game

Ninth inning effort by Rebels decides game

Keith Webb, Copy Editor March 17, 2024

With a couple key wins under its belt and coming off a sweep of Alabama A&M, ULM baseball found itself face-to-face against Ole Miss, the 2022 national champions. ULM (11-6; 0-1 Sun Belt Conference)...

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Set 3 thriller leads to Friday series split

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

ULM beach volleyball broke even during Friday’s matches of the ULM Bayou Bash with a win against in-state opponent McNeese and a loss to Missouri State. The Warhawks (4-6; 0-1 Sun Belt Conference) swept...

Success in year 1 leaves fans with high expectations

Cameron Jett, Graduate Assistant March 17, 2024

Entering the season, first-year head coach Missy Bilderback set out to make an impact as soon as possible.  The cast of characters that joined the ULM women’s basketball program via the transfer portal...

Bilderback’s takeaways from first year at helm

Bilderback’s takeaways from first year at helm

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Question: What does this season mean to you? Answer: It’s been really a historic season in a lot of ways. It’s our first year as a staff, and we had a lot of new faces at ULM. More than anything,...

Zena Forestier prepares to swing at the plate.

Student sluggers continue fun in week 2

Keith Webb, Copy Editor March 17, 2024

 Softball intramurals began its second week in season, the first day being last Monday and continuing Wednesday. The games lasted all day. Students of various athletic backgrounds participated; some looked...

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Cursive should not be taught in schools

Keith Webb, Copy Editor March 17, 2024

Most people who attended third grade before 2010 learned cursive.  Learning cursive used to be part of the United State’s core curriculum, meaning schools needed to teach cursive. After the technological...

Carys Platt bunts to advance her teammate. --Courtesy ULM Athletics

Colonels crushed in game 3 shutout

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

An early 6-run inning by ULM in the third game of the series against in-state opponent Nicholls set the precedent for a shutout 5-inning win. The Warhawks (16-6) started the series with a late 4-3 win...

Bryce Bertucci jogs to home plate after his teammate nails a home run.

Intramural softball set for electric season

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

As the first week of intramural softball action comes to an end, it’s time to highlight some teams to watch this season. Starting with co-ed recreational softball, “The Batican” hosted a shoot-out...

Tyreese Watson soars to find the basket.

Early deficit undermines late game push

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

Losing to South Alabama made ULM men’s basketball enter the Sun Belt Tournament earlier than it wanted, and a loss to Coastal Carolina sent the Warhawks home just the same. Despite Tyreese Watson's career-high...

Stellar pitching, batting hand Tigers quick loss

Stellar pitching, batting hand Tigers quick loss

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

An 8-0 lead at the bottom of the sixth inning gave ULM softball an early victory over Jackson State. The Warhawks (14-5) run-ruled the Tigers (10-3) for their eighth run-rule victory this season. A home...

Strong offense, defense deny Demons of win

Strong offense, defense deny Demons of win

Hanna Singh, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 4, 2024

One got away, and the rest came to play. ULM baseball let the Northwestern State Demons make a single run before bringing its A-game for a 9-2 win over its in-state opponent. A solid defense from ULM (5-4)...

Brutal Bobcats leave team stunned in San Marcos

Brutal Bobcats leave team stunned in San Marcos

Beau Benoit, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

The Warhawks couldn’t escape San Marcos with a win as the Bobcats prevailed 73-55. Limited scoring in the first half established a lead for Texas State (13-17; 6-11 Sun Belt Conference) that lasted the...

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