Southeastern Louisiana Athletics Roundup: February 16-22, 2026

Basketball, beach volleyball, baseball, softball, track and field, and tennis teams in action this week

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Southeastern Louisiana University men's and women's basketball teams will celebrate Senior Day this week, while the newly launched beach volleyball program makes its debut. The baseball, softball, track and field, and tennis teams will also be in action as the Lions and Lady Lions wrap up their pre-conference schedules.

Why it matters

Southeastern Louisiana is a prominent athletic program in the Southland Conference, and this week's slate of games and events showcases the breadth and depth of the university's sports offerings. The Senior Day celebrations for the basketball teams honor the contributions of long-time student-athletes, while the beach volleyball team's inaugural season marks an exciting new chapter for the athletics department.

The details

The men's basketball team will travel to face East Texas A&M on Monday before hosting UTRGV on Saturday for Senior Day. The women's team will host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday for a 'Pink Out' game, then welcome UTRGV on Saturday for their own Senior Day. The beach volleyball team opens its season at the Florida State Unconquered Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The baseball team continues its home stand, hosting Southern Miss on Tuesday and SIUE for a three-game series starting Friday. The softball team heads to the UCA Softball Invitational in Conway, Arkansas. The track and field teams will compete at the LSU Twilight meet on Friday, while the women's tennis team faces Florida Gulf Coast, Chattanooga, and Dillard this week.

  • The men's basketball team plays East Texas A&M on Monday, February 17 at 1 p.m.
  • The women's basketball team hosts Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
  • The beach volleyball team opens its season on Friday, February 21 at the Florida State Unconquered Invitational.
  • The baseball team hosts Southern Miss on Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. and SIUE from Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23.
  • The softball team competes at the UCA Softball Invitational on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22.

The players

Jalen Forrest

A senior on the Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball team.

Ethan Pickett

A senior on the Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball team.

Taylor Wilkins

A senior on the Southeastern Louisiana women's basketball team.

Erynn Williams

A senior on the Southeastern Louisiana women's basketball team.

Angie Simpson

The new head coach of the Southeastern Louisiana beach volleyball team.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This week's slate of Southeastern Louisiana athletics events showcases the university's commitment to providing a well-rounded sports experience for student-athletes and fans alike. From the emotional Senior Day celebrations to the launch of a new beach volleyball program, there is something for every Lions supporter to enjoy as the spring sports season gets underway.