From the Dugout with Cody Gougler



 To get an inside look at what it is like to be a member of the 2012 Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team, ILB has asked senior OF Cody Gougler to write a weekly journal giving the Lion Nation a behind the scenes look at one of the top programs in the Southland Conference.

NCBWA Names Lopez to Stopper of the Year Watch List

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named SLU junior closer Stefan Lopez to their 2012 preseason Stopper of the Year Watch List.  The preseason list for the award that goes to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I college baseball included forty-five players.  Lopez and Texas State's Jeff McVaney are the only Southland Conference pitchers on the list.

Did You Know?

Did you know.....Cass Hargis (2008-2011) is the only player in program history to hit for the cycle.  The Lions All-Time Hit King hit for the cycle in a 4-3 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at The Pat during the 2009 season.  Hargis went 4-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

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Do you want more access to Inside Lions Baseball coverage?  Then please be sure to follow us on Twitter.  Our Twitter handle is @Lions_Baseball.  By following ILB on Twitter you will be able to keep up with all the latest news, notes, scores, and other happenings going on with the Lions baseball program.

Coach Artigues on Swamp People????



Coach Artigues & Bruce

 Recently SLU coach Jay Artigues ran into Bruce from the show "Swamp People" in Hammond.  Maybe if coach lets Bruce throw out the first pitch at The Pat one game, Bruce will let coach ride in his boat and wrestle an aligator one episode.

2012 Lions to be Introduced, Alumni Game Set

The 2012 edition of SLU Lions baseball will be introduced to the public on Friday February 3rd at the annual spring banquet to be held at Twelve Oaks on the Southeastern campus.  Doors open at 6pm.  Individual tickets for the banquet are $25 and will allow fans an opportunity to meet and dine with the team.

The Numbers Do Not Lie...SLU One of the Top Programs

The perception is if you are not from a BCS conference school you can not compete with the big boys.  But the reality is a mid-major program like Southeastern is not only competing with the big boys, but passing them up. 

Three Lions Recognized by College Sports Madness

College Sports Madness named three Lions to their 2012 Pre-Season All-Southland Conference team. Junior RHP Stefan Lopez was named to the 1st team.  Junior IF Brock Hebert and senior IF Jonathan Pace were both named to the 2nd team.

The Boys are Back in Town!

The SLU Lion baseball team arrived back in Hammond on Sunday to begin their quest for a Southland Conference title and the program's first NCAA Regional appearance since 1994.  The first day back on campus saw the Lions go through meetings and get back into the swing of things from the fall.

Start Talking Lion Sports

If you are looking to discuss all things Southeastern then you need to visit the Lions Den on delphiforums.com.  The Lions Den is a message board dedicated to the Lion Nation.  It is a place where you can discuss SLU athletics by interacting in a fun, friendly, and informative forum.  We have attached a link to the Lions Den called "Talk SLU Sports" on the left menu under Inside Lions Baseball.  You will need to sign up to join the forum, but it is free.  Give it a look and start talking it up.

2012 Season Tickets On Sale Now

Season tickets for the 2012 edition of SLU Lions baseball are on sale now.  You can purchase season tickets on-line by Clicking Here or you can call the Lion ticket office at 985-549-LION or toll free at 866-LION-TIX.

Get Your Lion Game Day Gear

Lion Nation you can now get your game day Lion gear on-line.  Visit greenandgoldgear.com now to get everything you thing you need for the 2012 baseball season.  Opening day is February 17th so order your game day gear now.  They have everything you need from apparel, home and office, tailgating, and even goodies for the lil Lions.

Did You Know?

Did you know.....Brandon Street (2008-09) holds the Southland Conference tournament records for hits and RBI's in a tournament.  During the 2008 SLC tournament Street notched 13 hits and 11 RBI's in the Lion's five games, leading them to an appearance in the semi-finals.  Oddly enough he was left off of the All-Tournament team.