We Are The Champions!

SLC Tourney Champs

The SLU Lions won the 2014 Southland Conference Tournament Championship with a 9-4 victory over Central Arkansas in Conway, AR.  With the win the Lions earn their 1st NCAA Regional appearance since 1994.  The Lions, playing in their 3rd straight SLC title game, captured their first ever SLC baseball title.

2013 Southland Conference Tournament Headquarters

The 2013 Southland Conference Tournament gets underway on Wednesday May 22nd in Sugar Land, TX. The tournament is being played at Constellation Field, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. The Skeeters are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

SLU, the four seed, opens the tournament on Wednesday night at 7pm against the fifth seeded Lamar Cardinals. Lamar took two of three games from the Lions in Hammond during the regular season match up.

Here are some SLC tournament links to keep you updated with the latest tournament news:

Official 2013 SLC Tournament Website

2013 SLC Tournament Bracket

Tournament Ticket Information

Southland Conference Tournament Headlines

On Deck - Lions vs Stephen F. Austin

SLU Lions (25-13, 8-4 SLC) vs SFA Lumberjacks (19-17, 8-4 SLC)

Jaycees Field - Nacogdoches, TX
Game 1:  6:30pm Friday April 19
Game 2:  2pm Saturday April 20
Game 3:  1pm Sunday April 21

You Can't See Us...Lions Go With All Camo Unis

Talk about "uniform swag".  The SLU Lions have been the poster boys for uniform swag in the college baseball world, much like the Oregon Ducks have been with college football. 

First it was the "Solid Gold" digs worn when the Lions go for a series sweep.  Next we saw camouflage hats with the Southeastern "S" on the front.  No big deal.  Plenty schools wear camo hats these days.  So fashion designer Jay Artigues threw in the camouflage jerseys with the "S" on the upper left chest, which are worn with both the white and gray pants. 

On Deck - Lions vs University of New Orleans

SLU Lions (24-13, 8-4 SLC) vs UNO Privateers (5-31)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Tuesday April 16

Week in Review - 2013 Week Nine

After routing Jackson State 13-1 at The Pat on Tuesday night the Lions logged some miles, as they headed to Tulsa, OK to face Oral Roberts in a Southland Conference series. 

As the offensive struggles continued SLU could not find a way to keep the Golden Eagles off the board.  As a result the Lions loss their second consecutive conference series.  Oral Roberts won Friday night 6-2, as the Lions could not overcome the Golden Eagles' five run first inning.  On Saturday SLU rebounded with a 4-3 victory behind a solid pitching performance by Tate Scioneaux.   But in the rubber match on Sunday Oral Roberts won going way 9-1 to clinch the series. 

On Deck - Lions vs Oral Roberts

SLU Lions (23-11, 7-2 SLC) vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (9-22, 4-5 SLC)
J.L. Johnson Stadium - Tulsa, OK
Game 1 - 6:30pm Friday April 12
Game 2 - 2:00pm Saturday April 13
Game 3 - 1pm Sunday April 14

On Deck - Lions vs Jackson State

SLU Lions (22-11, 7-2 SLC) vs Jackson State Tigers (18-15, 12-3 SWAC)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Tuesday April 9

Lions Fall Six Spots in CBD Mid-Major Poll

With SLU finishing last week with a 1-3 record the Lions fall six spots to number 16 in this week's College Baseball Daily Mid-Major top 25 poll.  SLU dropped a mid-week game at Alabama 9-1 and lost their Southland Conference series at home to Lamar.  Lamar won Friday night 6-2 and Sunday 18-1, as the Lions won on Saturday 7-5.  SLU is 22-11 on the season and 7-2 in the SLC.   Southland Conference members Sam Houston (12), Central Arkansas (21) and Lamar (25) are all ranked in this week's poll, as well as UL-Lafayette (22).

Week in Review - 2013 Week Eight

The SLU Lions finished the week 1-3 dropping their overall record to 22-11.  The Lions lost at Alabama 9-1 on Tuesday night and their game with South Alabama on Wednesday night was postponed due to rain in the Mobile area.  Lamar came into the The Pat and took the Southland Conference series winning 6-2 on Friday and run ruling the Lions on Sunday 18-1 in seven innings.  SLU won Saturday's game 7-5.  In the SLC standings the Lions (7-2) are tied for first place with Sam Houston. Sitting one game back in second are Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Stephen F. Austin.   The Lions will look to bounce back this week hosting Jackson State on Tuesday night and traveling to Tulsa, OK to face Oral Roberts in a SLC series this weekend.

On Deck - Lions vs Lamar

SLU Lions (21-9, 6-0 SLC) vs Lamar Cardinals (22-8, 2-4 SLC)

The Pat - Hammond, LA
Game 1:  6pm Friday April 5
Game 2:  2pm Saturday April 6
Game 3:  1pm Sunday April 7

Lions and South Alabama Rainedout

Due to the rain in the Mobile area SLU's game at South Alabama scheduled for tonight has been postponed.  No makeup date has been announced.

The Lions return to action this weekend, as they face the Lamar Cardinals in a Southland Conference series at The Pat Friday (6pm), Saturday (2pm) and Sunday (1pm).

On Deck - Lions vs South Alabama

SLU Lions (21-9, 6-0 SLC) vs South Alabama Jaguars (22-8, 5-4 Sun Belt)

Stanky Field - Mobile, AL
6:30pm Wednesday April 3

SLU to Honor Former Lions This Weekend

The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball program, in conjunction with the Southeastern Alumni Association, will be hosting its annual Lions Baseball Reunion this weekend as the Lions face Lamar at The Pat Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (April 5th-7th)


Former Lion players will be recognized on the field prior to Saturday's game, with special recognition given to the father-son and brother combinations that have been a part of Lion baseball history.  First pitch is set for 2pm.

To help with planning please RSVP to Larry Hymel at (985) 549-3228 or lhymel@southeastern.edu.

The Pat - "A Mid-Major Gem"

Photo by Paul Donaldson of Stadium Journey

Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field has been called "a mid-major gem" in a recent review by Stadium Journey.  Stadium Journey's special correspondent Paul Donaldson provides a in-depth review of The Pat and rates the classic ballpark on a scale of 0-5 in the following areas: Food & Beverage (2), Atmosphere (4), Neighborhood (3), Fans (4), Access (5), Return on Investment (5) and Extras (5).  Overall The Pat gets a total FanFare score of 4 by Stadium Journey.

It is great to see The Pat, one of the toughest places to play in the Southland Conference, get some recognition.

Click Here for the Stadium Journey Review of Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field

On Deck - Lions vs University of Alabama

SLU Lions (21-8, 6-0 SLC) vs Alabama Crimson Tide (17-11, 6-2 SEC)
Sewell-Thomas Stadium - Tuscaloosa, AL
6:05pm Tuesday April 2

On Deck - Lions vs Nicholls State

SLU Lions (18-8, 3-0 SLC) vs Nicholls State Colonels (14-12, 1-2 SLC)
Game 1:  6pm Thursday March 28 - The Pat-Hammond, LA
Game 2:  6:30pm Friday March 29 - Ray E Didier Field-Thibodaux, LA
Game 3:  2pm Saturday March 30 - The Pat-Hammond, LA

On Deck - Lions vs Louisiana-Lafayette

SLU Lions (18-7, 3-0 SLC) vs ULL Ragin Cajuns (17-6, 3-3 Sun Belt)
The Pat - Hammond, LA
6pm Tuesday March 26

Week in Review - 2013 Week Six

SLU lost its first home game of the season to South Alabama on Tuesday night 13-7 but bounced back by winning four straight road games. The Lions won at Jackson State on Wednesday and then swept Northwestern State in Natchitoches in the first weekend of Southland Conference play.  SLU is now 18-7 on the season and 3-0 in SLC action, as they are tied for first with Oral Roberts.  The Lions on currently on a four game winning streak and are 8-2 in their last ten games.

SLU Holds Steady in CBD Mid-Major Poll

While finishing the week with a 4-1 record the SLU Lions remain ranked number 10 in the College Baseball Daily Mid-Major Top 25.  After losing their first home game of the season on Tuesday night 13-7 to South Alabama, the Lions bounced backed nicely winning four straight road games. On Wednesday SLU won at Jackson State 7-4 then swept their Southland Conference series opener at Northwestern State winning 3-2, 7-4 and 3-2.  On the season SLU is 18-7 and 3-0 in SLC play.