Heart of the Lion Series - Fan Central Update

Here is the Lion Nation fan central to the 2012 Heart of the Lion Series.  The five game series, featuring the Rougaroux against Team Grizz, will start on Friday October 26th and conclude on Friday November 2nd.  Although it is a best of five series all five games will be played.

All games are FREE and open to the public.  If you can not make it out to the The Pat for the series be sure to watch it on Lion Vision, a subscription-based video feed available on LionSports.net.

Heart of the Lion Series - Fan Central

Here is the Lion Nation fan central to the 2012 Heart of the Lion Series.  The five game series, featuring the Rougarou against Team Grizz, will start on Friday October 26th and conclude on Friday November 2nd.  Although it is a best of five series all five games will be played. 

All games are FREE and open to the public.  If you can not make it out to the The Pat for the series be sure to watch it on Lion Vision, a subscription-based video feed available on LionSports.net.

Sporting News Names Miley Rookie of the Year

The Sporting News named Arizona Diamondbacks and former Lion pitcher Wade Miley the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year earlier today.  Miley, one of the greatest players to wear the green and gold, finished the season tied for wins among all rookies with 16, lead all rookie starters with a 3.33 ERA and lead all NL rookies with 144 strikeouts.  Miley was also named to the 2012 Major League All-Star game back in July.  The Loranger native received 54 votes beating out Todd Frazier (35 votes) of the Reds and Bryce Harper (20 votes) of the Nationals in a vote of NL peers.

Click Here to View the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Article

SLU Sports Report Features Fisher

This week's Southeastern Sports Report features Lions freshmen catcher Jameson Fisher.  Fisher is the younger brother of former Lions catcher Jacob Fisher.  Fisher chose SLU after being selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 24th round of the 2012 MLB draft.  The Zachary High School product hit .554 as a senior with 14 doubles, seven triples and 38 RBIs on his way to being named a Baseball America HS All-American.

Click Here to View This Week's Southeastern Sports Report

Baseball Bash set for October 20th

The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team will be hosting its annual Fall Baseball Bash on Saturday October 20, 2012 in the Student Union Ballroom on the SLU campus.  This year's bash will be bigger and better than ever before, as it is headlined by the cash draw down raffle and the band "The Issue".  Doors open at 7pm and the band starts at 8:00pm.

Did You Know?

Did you know...In the Jay Artigues era (2006 - present) the Lions are 15-8 when facing a Sun Belt Conference opponent.  Since 2009 SLU is 14-3 against the Sun Belt.  The Lions also hold a nine game winning streak dating back to 2008 against Sun Belt member and in-state rival UL-Lafayette.