The 2020–21 Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Lions were led by second-year head coach David Kiefer, and played their home games at the University Center in

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as members of the

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. In a season limited due to the ongoing

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, the Lions finished the 2020–21 season 8–18, 5–10 in Southland play to finish in ninth place. They defeated

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in the first round of the Southland tournament before losing to

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2019–20 season 8–23, 5–15 in Southland play to finish in a tie for 11th place. They failed to qualify for the Southland tournament.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball The Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. Postseason NCAA Division I ...