Lions Place Seven on All-SLC Team

The SLU Lions placed seven members on the 2011 All-Southland Conference Teams by a vote of league coaches and sports information directors.  Leading the way was SS Justin Boudreaux, RHP Tyler Watkins, and RHP Brandon Efferson, who were selected to the 2nd Team.

Lions Drop Series to Nicholls State

It was an ugly weekend that ended with an offensive explosion.  The SLU Lions got roughed up by the Nichols State Colonels on Friday 7-3 then were 10 run ruled in Thibodaux on Saturday 11-1.  The Lions put up 11 hits in both games but could not muster the timely hits as the Colonels racked up a season high 16 hits on Friday then topped it with 17 hits on Saturday.  To make matters worst SLU committed five errors in the two games.

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

Harkensee Named SLU Student Athlete of the Week

Senior OF Jeff Harkensee was named Southeastern Male Student Athlete of the Week as he led the Lions to a 4-1 week.  Hark highlighted his week by finishing a double short of hitting for the cycle in a 15-5 win over UNO.  Over the weekend, the Arlington Heights native hit two doubles and triple in the Lions 10 inning 5-4 win over Sam Houston State.

Harkensee Named Student Athlete of the Week

Lions Swing Past UNO

Jeff Harkensee finished a double short of hitting for the cycle and Brock Hebert launched a three run homerun as the SLU Lions beat the UNO Privateers 15-5 in a game shortened to eight innings due to the mercy rule.  The Lions collected 15 hits and overcame four errors as they ran their record to 28-15 on the season.  Matt Pittari picked up his first collegiate win, as he pitched 4.1 innings in relief.  Pittari surrendered two runs on two hits and struck out five.

Lions Drop Midweek Bout in the Big Easy

The SLU Lions lost their 3rd straight game as they fell 13-8 to Tulane in New Orleans on Tuesday night.  The Lions looked to take command of the game in the top of the 6th inning when they put three runs on the board to take a 6-4 lead.  However, the lead was short lived as the Greenwave, who takes the season series two games to one, answered in the bottom of the 6th with four runs going up 8-6 and never looking back.

Lions Drop Series to Texas State

After picking up an impressive 8-5 series opening win on Friday night against Texas State the Lions dropped the next two games of the series losing 4-0 on Saturday and 7-5 on Sunday.  After going 1-2 on the weekend SLU drops to 24-13 overall and 10-8 in the Southland Conference.  The Lions now sit three games back of SLC leaders Texas State and Stephen F. Austin and one game back of third place Sam Houston State.

Lions Take Series from UTA, Gain Ground in Standings

The SLU Lions went on the road and took care of some business against the Texas-Arlington Mavericks this weekend as they won the series two games to one.  With the series win the Lions move to 22-11 overall on the season and 9-6 in the Southland Conference.  SLU sits tied for 3rd in the SLC standings with Lamar.  But more importantly they are now two games back of leader Texas State.  The Lions travel to San Marcos this weekend to face the Bobcats in a SLC showdown.

Lions Beat South Alabama

The SLU Lions picked up their 20th win of the season with a 13-8 victory over South Alabama on Tuesday night at "The Pat".  The Lions racked up 13 hits and produced 13 runs as they put crooked numbers on the board in the 4th (3), 5th (2), and 8th (8) innings.  The Lions offense also took advantage of four Jaguar errors.  Jordan Hymel pitched five strong innings as he gave up only one run on two hits.  Hymel picked up his 3rd win of the season as he got the Jaguars to ground out 11 times.

Lions Get Series Win Over Lamar

The SLU Lions picked up a huge series win over Lamar this weekend in Hammond.  After dropping game one on Friday night 3-1 the Lions roared back on Saturday and Sunday winning their second SLC series of the season.

Cowboys Take Series From SLU

Coming off a weekend where the SLU bats and pitchers dominated UTSA for a series sweep, the Lions were on the other side of the spectrum against McNeese State on Friday and Saturday.  In Friday's game the Cowboys put up five runs in the first three innings and finished the game with 11 hits, as they didn't look back in their 8-4 win.  Offensively the Lions could not get anything going, as they stranded eight runners.

On Deck - Lions vs McNeese State

SLU Lions (12-5, 3-0 SLC) vs McNeese State Cowboys (10-8, 2-1 SLC)

"The Pat" - Hammond, LA
Game 1:  6pm Friday March 18
Game 2:  2pm Saturday March 19
Game 3:  1pm Sunday March 20

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.

Dominance Over ULL Continues for Lions

The SLU Lions made it six straight victories over in-state rival UL-Lafayette, as they beat the Ragin Cajuns 7-5 on Wednesday night at "The Pat", running their record to 9-4 on the season.  The Lions are now 4-1 against the Sun Belt Conference during the 2011 season.

Harkensee Named LSWA Hitter of the Week

Senior OF Jeff Harkensee was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Hitter of the Week for his performance this past week.  Harkensee hit .500 and hit safely in all four games.  The Arlington Heights, IL native was 8-16 with 2 2B, HR, and 10 RBI.  Harkensee was also named honorable mention Hitter of the Week by the Southland Conference.

ILB Players of the Week - Week 3

                                       

Inside Lions baseball has named Josh Janway and Jeff Harkensee as the Players of the Week for week three of the 2011 season.

Lions Picked 2nd; 3 Named Pre-Season All SLC

The 2011 Southeastern Louisiana Lions have been picked to finish 2nd in the Southland Conference behind 2 time defending champ Texas State, the league announced on Tuesday.  Texas State was picked to the win the SLC and SLU was picked second followed by Lamar, Northwestern State, and Stephen F. Austin in the coaches' poll.  In a poll of the league's Sports Information Directors Texas State and SLU were picked one and two followed by Northwestern State, Lamar, and Stephen F. Austin.

2010 Records and Milestones

Although there is still more the Lions baseball program is looking to accomplish, the 2010 team made its mark on the record books. The team, the coach, and 7 players made their way into Lion baseball lore. Here is a look back at the 2010 records and milestones.

Harkensee Named Okotoks Dawgs Player of the Week

Jeff Harkensee was recently named the Okotoks Dawgs Player of the Week for his weekly performance last week.  Click Here to View the Feature on Harkensee

Congrats Jeff!

Harkensee Named WMBL Hitter of the Night

SLU OF Jeff Harkensee was named the Western Major Baseball League Hitter of the Night by the College Summer Baseball blog for his performance in the Okotoks Dawgs extra inning 5-4 win on June 9th.  Harkensee led the Dawgs at the plate by going 3-5 with a 2B, RBI, and run scored. 

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