News

NATCHITOCHES—New Northwestern State head women's basketball coach Alan Frey announced the signing of 11 newcomers to begin his first recruiting class, he announced Wednesday.

NATCHITOCHES – The 2026 Northwestern State Football Fan Fest presented by T-Johnny's Seafood Co. will take place Saturday morning at Turpin Stadium, coinciding with the first major scrimmage of fall camp.

NATCHITOCHES – Fourth-year Northwestern State head men's basketball coach Rick Cabrera announced Thursday a group of 11 newcomers who have joined the Demon roster.

NATCHITOCHES – The first day in full pads brought the physicality Northwestern State head coach Blaine McCorkle expected, and the Demons' offense answered the challenge Monday morning.

As we prepare to welcome students back for the fall semester, our campuses are filled with activity and anticipation. Faculty and staff are working across every area of the university to strengthen our programs, support our students and ensure Northwestern is ready for a successful academic year. I appreciate the energy, collaboration and commitment evident throughout our university community.Sour

CHES – The Northwestern State football team will hold walk-on tryouts for the 2026 roster Aug. 21 at Turpin Stadium.

NATCHITOCHES—Following a season in which it won the Southland Conference regular season title, the Northwestern State soccer team was picked first in the conference preseason poll, the league announced Thursday.

NATCHITOCHES – Single-game tickets for Northwestern State's first six-game home football schedule in more than a decade are on sale now.

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State women's basketball is accepting registrations and sponsorships for the 38th annual Don't Die Wondering Golf Classic, set for Sept. 12.

NATCHITOCHES – Through two seasons of his tenure as Northwestern State's head football coach, Blaine McCorkle has asked for and received constant, continual improvement.

NATCHITOCHES, La. – The Northwestern State Demon volleyball team completed its 2026 roster under second-year head coach Ben Kaszeta with the signings of Valerie Brown, Elizabeth Murgurza, Ana Gjorgjievska and Camilia Torquati.

NATCHITOCHES—SLC x2.

NATCHITOCHES – The whistle around Blaine McCorkle's neck says it all – football season has arrived for Northwestern State.

As we approach the beginning of another academic year, activity is steadily increasing across our campuses. Faculty and staff throughout the university are working diligently to help students prepare for the fall semester, strengthen our connections with the communities we serve and showcase the many qualities that make Northwestern a special place to learn, work and belong.Source

NATCHITOCHES – The 2026 Northwestern State baseball team's success off the field has been recognized.

HOUSTON – As Northwestern State went through its paces at Tuesday's Southland Conference Opening Drive media event, it was clear the trio representing the Demons were comfortable.

I hope you have had a productive week. As we continue preparing for the start of a new academic year, I want to share several updates that highlight the partnerships, planning, and opportunities that continue to move Northwestern State University forward. On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet with Rapides Parish Superintendent Jeff Powell to discuss the many advantages of attending…Source

HOUSTON – As the Cleveland Guardians prepare to open the second half of the Major League Baseball season, they do so in what has become a familiar position – chasing an American League Central Division title while holding one of the three American League wild card positions.

NATCHITOCHES – For the first time in more than a decade, a Northwestern State student-athlete has been honored as the Southland Conference's top senior male student-athlete.

NATCHITOCHES – Tickets are on sale now for the annual Northwestern State/Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by John and Lynne Manno, in Shreveport.