Congratulations Graduates

Southeastern LA University held its fall commencement on December 11, 2010.  We'd like to congratulate the following former Lion baseball players on their graduation:
Ryan Boudreaux (2009-10), Chris Ernest (2008-10), Phillip Freeman (2007-10), and Andrew Hickman (2007-08).

Kristin Waguespack, office assistant, also received her diploma.  Kristin worked as a student worker for the SLU Athletic Department; serving 4 seasons with the baseball program.

Congratulations to these student-athletes and thank you for your contributions to the Lion baseball program.  We're proud of you!

Lions Win…Sets School Record

Riding a 10 game winning streak to start the season, the #29 ranked Southeastern Lions took advantage of three Texas Southern errors and beat the Tigers 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field. With the win the Lions move to 11-0 on the season and sets the school record for most consecutive wins, passing the 1964 and 1997 teams. The victory also gives SLU its 3rd straight series win this year.

Lions Have Big 9th, Beat State

With the scored tied at 1 in the top of the ninth inning and Mississippi State swinging the momentum their way, the Southeastern Lions made a statement. With the bases loaded Jay Artigues sent Joe “Bear” Sparacino to the plate to pitch hit. The “Bear” drilled a single to left field scoring Josh Cryer. Trey Martin then ripped a 1-1 pitch up the middle scoring Phillip Freeman and Chad Gough-Fortenberry to give the Lions a 4-1 lead.

Lions Come from Behind to Take Season Opener 6-5

What a thrilling season opener?! The Lions started the home half of the 8th inning down 5-1 and scored 5 runs in the final 2 frames to defeat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 6-5 on opening night.