SLU Opens Series with Win Over Sam Houston

Two out hits will carry a team a long way during the course of the season. Friday night at “The Pat” two out hitting lifted the Lions over Sam Houston State 9-5 in the first game of their Southland Conference weekend series. With the win the Lions move to 34-14 overall and 16-9 in the SLC. 

On Deck - Lions vs. Sam Houston State University

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SLU Lions (33-14, 15-9 SLC) vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats (17-29, 9-15 SLC)
Alumni Field, Hammond, LA
Game 1: 6:00 pm Friday May 7
Game 2: 2:00 pm Saturday May 8
Game 3: 1:00 pm Sunday May 9

SLU vs LSU Game Photos

Click the link below to view the photo gallery from the SLU vs LSU game on Tuesday night. All photos are courtesy of Randy Bergeron of Southeastern.

SLU vs LSU Photo Gallery

Lions Come Up Short Against LSU

The SLU Lions were ready to prove they belonged on the national scene as they entered their game against the struggling LSU Tigers at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. Although they fell to the Tigers 9-5, the Lions did prove they do belong.

On Deck - Lions vs. #15 Louisiana State University

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SLU Lions (33-13, 15-9 SLC) vs. LSU Tigers (32-13, 11-10 SEC)
Alex Box Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
6:30 pm Tuesday May 4
TV: Cox Sports Television (CST)

Players of the Week - Week 11

 

Josh Cryer                               Tyler Watkins

SLU Takes Series From Colonels

After winning game two of their Southland Conference series with Nicholls State on Saturday the SLU Lions were determined to keep the momentum going as they entered the rubber match in Thibodaux on Sunday. The steady rain couldn’t even stop the Lions as they collected 13 hits and the pitching staff tallied 10 strikeouts in their 14-5 victory over the Colonels. With the win the Lions move to 33-13 overall and 15-9 in SLC play.

Sunday's Game Time Changed to Noon

Sunday's rubber match game between SLU and Nicholls State at Ray E. Didier Field in Thibodaux, LA has been moved up to a noon start time due to the treat of rain on Sunday afternoon.

Cryer’s Grand Slam Ignites Lions Over Colonels

After falling to Nicholls State on Friday night the Lions put up 9 runs on 9 hits to win game two of their SLC series 9-4. Ignited by Josh Cryer’s grand slam, SLU scored 7 runs in the 3rd inning. And with Chris Franklin on the mound in his second career start the Lions would even the series and win their 32nd game of the season. Franklin pitched his second complete game in as many starts giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and striking out 8 Colonels.

Lions Fall to Nicholls State 5-3

Looking to stay hot after winning their last two games the SLU Lions couldn’t figure out Nicholls State pitcher Clint Dempster. Dempster pitched a complete game 7 hitter and fanned 16 Lions on Friday night in the Colonels 5-3 victory. With the loss the Lions fall to 31-13 overall and to 13-9 in the Southland Conference. SLU currently sits in 5th place in the SLC standings, a game behind Texas-Arlington.