On Deck - Lions vs LSU

SLU Lions (6-1, 0-0) vs #7 LSU Tigers (7-0, 0-0)
Alex Box Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
6:30 PM Tuesday March 1

ILB Players of the Week - Week 2

Joseph Koon

Inside Lions baseball has named Joseph Koon and the entire Lions lineup as the Players of the Week for week two of the 2011 season.

Cryer Selected as Candidate for Lowe's Senior Class Award

Josh Cryer

Josh Cryer is one of thirty college baseball players who have been selected as candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for his performance both on and off the field.  Cryer is one of three players selected with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.  The Leesville, LA native is a three time President of the SLU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, two time member of the CoSIDA Academic All-District VI team and Academic All-Southland Conference.

To be eligible for the award the student-athlete must be classified as a NCAA D-1 senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community, classroom, character, and competition.

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CBD Mid-Major Poll Has Lions at Number Five

With their impressive 4-0 week, including winning the South Alabama Classic, the SLU Lions have jumped to number five in the College Baseball Daily Mid-Major poll.  Last week the Lions checked in at number 13, but after wins over Tulane, Alabama, Central Florida, and South Alabama SLU improved to 6-1 on the season and jumped into the top five.  Fresno State moved into the number one spot this week followed by TCU, College of Charleston, Wichita State, and SLU.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CBD MID-MAJOR TOP 25

Lions Sweep Through South Alabama Classic

The Southeastern baseball team continued to stay hot as they beat South Alabama 6-4 on Sunday to capture the South Alabama Jaguar Classic championship and move to 6-1 on the season.  SLU finished strong, as they plated one run in 7th, 2 runs in the 8th, and one more in the 9th to seal the come from behind victory.  Junior SS Justin Boudreaux was named the tournament MVP.

Lions Roar Past Central Florida

It is Mardi Gras time down in New Orleans and the Southeastern baseball hit parade continues to roll, as the Lions beat Central Florida 7-2 running their record to 5-1 on the season.  For the third straight game the Lions pounded out at least 15 hits, as they collected 16 against one of the top pitching staffs in CUSA.  For the third straight game the Lions also had at least five players record multi hit games, as six Lions collected at least two hits on Saturday.  Leading the way was Justin Boudreaux with 4 hits, one being a two run home run in the 8th inning.

Lions Roll Over Tide

In game one of the South Alabama Classic the Southeastern Lions (4-1) racked up 15 hits and Brandon Efferson scattered seven hits over seven innings as the Lions defeated Alabama (4-1) 6-2.  Efferson who picked up his second win of the season recorded four strike outs.  Jason Greenleaf pitched two innings of scoreless relief.  Once again the SLU lineup continued to put pressure on an opponent.  Of the lions 15 hits, six went for extra bases, including Jeff Harkensee's 3rd home run of the season.  What is becoming a common theme, seven Lions recorded a multi hit game, lead by Jonathan Pace going 3-5.

Video: Behind the Scenes of SLU vs FIU Road Trip

Take a behind the scenes look at the Southeastern baseball team as they head to Miami, FL for their weekend series with Florida International. 

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College Baseball Places to be This Weekend

In ESPN's college baseball weekend preview this morning they list the top 10 places to be this weekend.  The South Alabama Jaguar Classic in Mobile, AL is listed at number 10.  This is where the SLU Lions will be facing Alabama, Central Florida, and South Alabama.  Check out #10 and what ESPN/Eric Sorenson has to say by clicking the link below.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ESPN'S TOP 10 PLACES TO BE THIS WEEKEND

On Deck - Lions in the South Alabama Classic

SLU Lions (3-1, 0-0) vs #29 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0, 0-0)

South Alabama Classic - Stanky Field, Mobile, AL
1:00 PM Friday February 25

SLU Lions (3-1, 0-0) vs Central Florida Knights (4-0, 0-0)
South Alabama Classic - Stanky Field, Mobile, AL
4:30 PM Saturday February 26

SLU Lions (3-1, 0-0) vs South Alabama Jaguars (4-0, 0-0)
South Alabama Classic - Stanky Field, Mobile, AL
2:30 PM Sunday February 27