On Deck - Lions vs Lamar

SLU Lions (19-7, 6-3 SLC) vs Lamar University Cardinals (8-16, 1-8)

Vincent-Beck Stadium - Beaumont, TX
Game 1 - 6:30pm Friday March 30
Game 2 - 2pm Saturday March 21
Game 3 - 1pm Sunday April 1

Lions Cruise Past Alcorn State

The SLU Lions cruised to a 12-3 victory over Alcorn State at The Pat on Wednesday night, giving head coach Jay Artigues his 220th career win as the Lions Skipper.  Buck Bernard picked up his 2nd win of the season as he fanned seven batters over six innings, giving up one run on five hits.  The Lions bats only picked up seven hits, however they picked up seven runs on three extra base hits and two sac flies.

Kendall Rogers Ranks Hebert 4th in This Week's Power Rankings

In the March 27th edition of Perfect Game's Power Rankings, Kendall Rogers ranks junior 2B Brock Hebert as the #4 middle infielder in the country. Rogers does the power rankings, which ranks the top players in the country by position, each week.  Click on the link below to see the article and click on the middle infielders link at the bottom to see the rankings of the top 2B/SS.

Perfect Game's Power Rankings - March 27

Big Inning Dooms Lions

What started out as a good game got ugly quick, as Tulane scored six runs in the top of the 5th inning propelling them to a 7-2 mid-week win over the Lions at The Pat on Tuesday night. It was Tulane's first win in Hammond since the 2002 season. With the loss SLU falls to 18-7 on the season. The Lions return to action on Wednesday night against Alcorn State at The Pat. First pitch is set for 6pm.

On Deck - Lions vs Alcorn State

SLU Lions (18-7, 6-3 SLC) vs Alcorn State Braves (6-18, 5-4 SWAC)

The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Wednesday March 28, 2012

On Deck - Lions vs Tulane

SLU Lions (18-6, 6-3 SLC) vs Tulane Green Wave (16-7, 0-0 CUSA)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Tuesday March 27, 2012

Perfect Game Ranks Lions #36

In this weeks Perfect Game Top 50 poll the Lions join the rankings at number 36.  SLU is sitting at 18-6 overall and 6-3 in the SLC after sweeping SLC foe UT-Arlington.

Pefrect Game Top 50 Poll

Hebert Named SLC Hitter of the Week

Junior 2B Brock Hebert was named the Southland Conference Hitter of the Week for his performance this weekend in the Lions three game sweep of UT-Arlington.  For the week Hebert was 7-10 (.700) with a double, HR, 3 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.  He also extended his hitting streak to 18 games.  Junior LHP Jordan Hymel was named honorable mention Pitcher of the Week.

Hebert Named SLC Hitter of the Week

ILB Players of the Week - Week 6

Inside Lions Baseball has named Jordan Hymel, Jonathan Pace, and Brock Hebert as the Players of the Week for week 6 of the 2012 season.

Lions Jump to #14 in the CBD Mid-Major Poll

With a SLC series sweep over a very good Texas-Arlington team the Lions have jumped seven spots to number 14 in the College Baseball Daily's Mid-Major poll.

View the CBD Mid-Major Poll

Lions Get Sweep of UT-Arlington

Another weekend at The Pat.  Another series sweep for the Lions.  With a lineup fueled by Brock Hebert and Jonathan Pace, an impressive bullpen, and a gem of game pitched by Jordan Hymel, SLU swept the visiting Texas-Arlington Mavericks to move to 18-6 on the season and 6-3 in the Southland Conference.  The Lions are now 13-1 this season at the friendly confines of The Pat with three weekend series sweeps.

On Deck - Lions vs Texas-Arlington

SLU Lions (15-6, 3-3 SLC) vs University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks (13-8, 3-3)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
Game 1 - 6pm Friday March 22
Game 2 - 2pm Saturday March 23
Game 3 - 1pm Sunday March 24

ILB Players of the Week - Week 5

Inside Lions Baseball has named Jason Greenleaf and Brock Hebert as the Players of the Week for week 5 of the 2012 season.

Hebert Featured in Baseball America

Junior 2B Brock Hebert was recently featured in a great article by Baseball America's Aaron Fitt.  To read the article click the link below.

Streakin’: Brock Hebert Does It All For Southeastern Louisiana

On Deck - Lions vs Jackson State

SLU Lions (15-6, 3-3 SLC) vs Jackson State Tigers (14-6, 8-1 SWAC)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Wednesday March 21

On Deck - Lions vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

SLU Lions (13-5, 1-2 SLC) vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (9-8, 2-1 SLC)
Chapman Field - Corpus Christi, TX
Game 1:  6pm Friday March 16
Game 2:  2pm Saturday March 17
Game 3:  1pm Sunday March 18

Did You Know?

Did you know.....In the last three games vs Mississippi State the Lions have successfully executed a steal of home twice.  In Wednesday night's 5-1 win over the Bulldogs, Brock Hebert stole home as Mississippi State attempted to appeal Hebert leaving second base early on a bases loaded sac fly.  During the 2010 season Trey Martin scored the winning run in the Lions 6-5 series sweeping victory in Starkville with a straight steal of home.

Solid Gold Sweep!

Wearing their all gold uniforms, it didn't take the SLU Lions long to let #21 Mississippi State know they were coming out looking for the series sweep.  Harry Slade set the tone as he hit the first pitch he saw into left center for a double.  Slade's hit led to two runs for Lions in the home half of the first and they never looked back, beating the Bulldogs 5-1 to sweep the two game mid-week series. 

Lucas Receives Academic Excellence Award

Senior catcher Torin Lucas was named the Male Academic Excellence Award Winner at Southeastern Louisiana University's sixth annual Spring Athletic Academic Banquet on Monday.  Lucas, a Sports Management major, was named to the President's List with a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2011 semester. 

Lions Upset #21 Bulldogs, Extend Streak to 4 Games

Freshman RHP Andro Cutura, in only his second start of his career, picked up his first collegiate win in the Lions 4-3 upset of #21 ranked Mississippi State at The Pat on Tuesday night.  After giving up an early two run home run Cutura settled in and pitched five strong innings, giving up six hits and fanning three Bulldogs.  Jason Greenleaf came on in relief striking out three batters in three innings and Stefan Lopez sealed deal with his sixth save of the season, as the Lions defeated Mississippi State for the 4th straight time.  In 2010 SLU swept the weekend series in Starkville, MS.

On Deck - Lions vs Mississippi State

SLU Lions (11-5, 1-2 SLC) vs #21 Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-3, 0-0 SEC)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Tuesday March 13
6pm Wednesday March 14

ILB Players of the Week - Week 4

Inside Lions Baseball has named Buck Bernard and Brock Hebert as the Players of the Week for week 4 of the 2012 season.

Lions Drop SLC Series to Nicholls State

It wasn't the opening Southland Conference series the Lions were looking for as they dropped two out of three games to in-state rival Nicholls State.  However, in this young season we have learned something about the 2012 team.  When their backs are against the wall they respond.

Fisher Named to Johnny Bench Award Watch List

Senior catcher Jacob Fisher has been named to the 2012 Johnny Bench Award watch list, which is presented by BaseballSavings.com.  Fisher, along with John Hale of Sam Houston State and Andrew Stumph of Texas State, represent the Southland Conference on the watch list.

On Deck - Lions vs Nicholls State

SLU Lions (10-3, 0-0 SLC) vs Nicholls State Colonels (7-6, 0-0 SLC)

6:30pm Friday March 9 - Ray E. Didier Field - Thibodaux, LA
2pm Saturday March 10 - The Pat - Hammond, LA
1pm Sunday March 11 - Ray E. Didier Field - Thibodaux, LA

Did You Know?

Did you know.....Jonathan Pace hit the first home run of the 2012 season in the Lions 12-1 victory over Alcorn State last night.  Pace also hit the first home run of the 2011 season in a 8-3 loss at Florida International.

SLU "Lions Up" in Win Over Alcorn

The SLU Lions baseball team had a choice to make.  They could pack it in and feel sorry for themselves after a tough 3-1 loss to Jackson State on Tuesday night.  Or they could "Lion Up" and bounce back with a solid a performance heading into the first weekend of conference play.

On Deck - Lions vs Alcorn State

SLU Lions (9-3) vs Alcorn State Braves (1-9)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Wednesday March 7

Lack of Timely Hits Costs Lions

In baseball hits are great.  But timely hits are the difference between winning and losing.  On Tuesday night the lack of timely hits was the main culprit in the Lions 3-1 defeat to Jackson State in Jackson, MS.  SLU (9-3) recorded nine hits on the night.  However, the Lions stranded 11 base runners, nine of them in scoring position.

On Deck - Lions vs Jackson State

SLU Lions (9-2) vs Jackson State Tigers (4-5)
JSU Baseball Stadium - Jackson, MS
6pm Tuesday March 6

Poll Watching

With their 9-2 start the Lions are starting to get some mentions in the national polls.  After going 2-2 this week SLU received votes in the NCBWA Poll and in the USA Tody/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' poll for the second consecutive week.  SLU was also listed as one of five teams to watch in Perfect Game's Top 50 poll.

NCBWA Poll

USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll

Perfect Game Top 50 Poll

Lions Hold Steady in CBD Mid-Major Poll

After going 2-2 during the past week SLU remained ranked at number 24 in the weekly College Baseball Daily Mid-Major poll.  The Lions fell to Tulane 12-1 in mid-week action and to Central Michigan 7-6 on Friday.  The Lions bounced back with a 9-1 win over McNeese State and got revenge on the Chippewas with a 8-1 victory on Saturday.  In the win over Central Michigan SLU set the school record for stolen bases in a game with 10.

ILB Players of the Week - Week 3

Inside Lions Baseball has named Jordan Hymel and Jonathan Pace as the Players of the Week for week 3 of the 2012 season.

Lions Take 2 of 3 as They "Steal" the Show in Lake Charles

After a tough midweek loss to Tulane on Tuesday night the SLU Lions were looking to rebound in a three team round robin in Lake Charles against Central Michigan and McNeese State.  In game one of a double header on Friday the weekend got off to a rocky start, as the Lions suffered their 2nd consecutive loss 7-6 to Central Michigan. 

On Deck - Lions vs Central Michigan & McNeese State

SLU Lions (7-1) vs Central Michigan Chippewas (2-5)
Cowboy Diamond - Lake Charles, LA
3pm Friday March 2
2pm Saturday March 3

SLU Lions (7-1) vs McNeese State Cowboys (2-6)
Cowboy Diamond - Lake Charles, LA
7pm Friday March 2

From the Dugout with Cody Gougler

To get an inside look at 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. To read all of Cody's journals you can click on his picture on the left menu.

Here is journal #2 for the 2012 season.