Lions Drop Series to Sam Houston

The SLU Lions dropped a heartbreaking series to Southland Conference leader Sam Houston State over the weekend.  With one weekend left to play the Lions, who are 34-18 overall and 18-12 in the SLC, are one game up on Texas State in the league standings.  SLU swept Texas State earlier in the season.  With the series win Sam Houston clinched the number one seed in the conference tournament.

ILB Players of the Week - Week 11

Inside Lions Baseball has named the Lions bullpen and Brock Hebert as the Players of the Week for week 11 of the 2012 season.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

It was Breezy in the Big Easy as Lions Beat UNO

In weather more suited for an early season February game the SLU Lions beat the UNO Privateers 9-1 at Maestri Field in New Orleans Tuesday night.  With a steady 30 mph wind blowing in from left field and the temps in the low 50's the Lions were able to come up big in the 7th inning by putting five runs on the board.  Jacob Fisher led the way for the Lions going 2-3 with 2 RBI and breaking the ice (yes it was cold out there) with a RBI single up the middle scoring pinch runner Alex Marse for the Lions first run.

LSWA Names Greenleaf Louisiana Pitcher of the Week

Freshman RHP Jason Greenleaf was named Louisiana Pitcher of the Week by the Louisana Sports Writers Assocaition on Monday.  Greenleaf earned two saves in helping the Lions to a 4-1 week.  On Tuesday Greenleaf pitched 3.1 innings of relief, giving up no runs on no hits and striking out four in a 6-2 win over ULL.  He came back on Sunday and pitched three innings of no hit ball and retired all nine batters he faced in the Lions series clinching 4-2 victory over Sam Houston State.

Greenleaf, Harkensee Garner Honorable Mention Honors

RHP Jason Greenleaf and OF Jeff Harkensee were named honorable mention Southland Conference Players of the Week for their performances during the Lions 4-1 week.  Greenleaf earned honorable mention Pitcher of the Week, as he picked up two saves during the week.  The Covington, LA native pitched 6.1 innings combined against ULL on Tuesday night and against Sam Houston on Sunday, giving up no runs on no hits and striking out five.  Harkensee was named honorable mention Hitter of the Week as he ended the week with a HR, 2 2B, 2 3B, and 6 RBI while hitting .474 in the four games.

SLC Players of the Week

SLU "Lions Up"; Takes Series From Sam Houston

"LION UP"

The catch phrase around the Lions clubhouse the last few weeks has been "Lion Up" which means lets play Lions Baseball by playing the game fast and putting pressure on opponents.  Well this weekend in Huntsville, TX the Sam Houston Bearkats witnessed first hand as SLU went "Lion Up" and earned a crucial Southland Conference road series victory and in the process picked up coach Jay Artigues 100th Southland Conference victory as the Lions skipper.

Lions Beat ULL...Again!!!

The dominance over UL-Lafayette continued for the SLU Lions as they beat the Ragin Cajuns in Lafayette 6-2 for their seventh straight victory over their in state rivals.  With the win the Lions sweep the season series for the third consecutive season.

Lions Strike in the 5th, Beat Southern

Just like in their first meeting in Baton Rouge, lightning struck again during the SLU vs Southern baseball game.  However, this time the strikes came in the 5th inning from the Marucci bats the Lions were swinging, as they put up five runs on four hits to take a 9-4 lead and never look back in their 10-4 midweek win over the Jaguars.

Lions Take One on the Chin, Drop Series to UCA

The SLU Lions went on the road to Conway, AR and picked up a 6-5 win over Central Arkansas on Friday but ended up on the wrong side of the score on Saturday and Sunday.  In game two on Saturday UCA won 5-4 on a walk off error in the bottom of the 12th inning.  On Sunday the Bears won the rubber match beating the Lions 16-5 in seven innings.

Lions Sweep UTSA

Over the weekend the SLU Lions went on the road and did a little house cleaning as they swept UTSA in the opening weekend of Southland Conference play.  The Lions looked impressive in all phases of the game the entire weekend.