HAMMOND, La. – After helping the Southeastern Louisiana University football team to a dramatic 30-27 overtime win over Lamar, SLU defensive back Coryell Pierce was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week in an announcement from the league office Monday.
 
Pierce's selection marked the fourth straight week a Lion has earned SLC weekly honors. Brandon Hayes was named Special Teams Player of the Week Oct. 28, while Darius Lewis was Offensive Player of the Week Oct. 21 and Special Teams Player of the Week Oct. 14. Earlier this fall, Antonio Martin Jr. was named SLC Offensive Player of the Week Sept. 30.
 
With the Lions trailing 7-0 early in the second quarter, Pierce stepped in front of a Robert Coleman pass and returned the interception 50 yards for a touchdown. Finishing with five tackles for the game, the New Orleans native was a key part of a Southeastern defensive effort that held the host Cardinals to 94 total yards after halftime.
 
Pierce leads SLU with two interceptions on the season. He currently is fourth on the team with 54 tackles from his safety position. His pick six Saturday was the first defensive touchdown for the Lions in 2024.
 
SLU will return to Strawberry Stadium to close out its regular season home slate with a 6 p.m. contest Saturday versus Northwestern State. Approximately 30 minutes prior to kickoff, the Lions will honor the senior class of Pierce, Donte' Daniels, Darius Lewis, Keydrain Calligan, Warren Peeples, Khamron Ford, Errol Rogers Jr., Ivan Drobocky, Shemar Pearl, Brockhim Wicks, Javin Turner, Jhy Orgeron and Austin Kent in a special Senior Day ceremony.
 
The contest versus the Demons will also be Military Appreciation Night. All military personnel with valid ID can present their ID at gate 2 to receive a free general admission ticket.
 
The Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Southeastern Food Pantry. Fans can donate 2-3 food items at the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office prior to Saturday's game versus visiting NSU in exchange for a general admission ticket to the contest. No exchanges will be made on game day. The SLU Ticket Office is located on the west side of Strawberry Stadium and is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – noon.
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net. Southeastern will continue offering mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets. All tickets will be available via e-mail or text message in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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TOUCHDOWN CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the football program are encouraged to join the Touchdown Club. Lion football alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Touchdown Club and S Club (football) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern football program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics observes a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.