HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana continues a five-game stretch against ranked opponents this weekend, hosting No. 25-ranked UConn in a three-game series at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Games are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday between the Lions (4-1) and UConn (2-1). Sunday's 12 p.m. first pitch is an hour earlier than normal to accommodate the Huskies' travel plans.
 
Friday's series opener and Sunday's series finale can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 FM, and worldwide online or through the TuneIn Radio app (search for KSLU). Fans can keep up with the entire series through live statistics or by following @SLUathletics on Twitter.
 
Streaming video is available on LionVision, Southeastern's subscription-based video stream.
  
Links for audio, video, stats, gameday promotions and tickets are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Friday at 6 p.m., the Lions will send senior right-hander Josh Green (1-0, 3.60) to the mound opposite UConn junior left-hander Tim Cate (0-1, 6.35). One of the top pro prospects in the Southland Conference according to both Baseball America and D1Baseball, Green opposes one of the top lefty pro prospects in the nation.

Junior right-hander Corey Gaconi (0-0, 4.15) gets the starting nod Saturday at 2 p.m. versus Huskie sophomore lefty Mason Feole (1-0, 1.29). Sunday Lion junior righty Mason Knopp (0-0, 4.50) opposes UConn junior southpaw Chase Gardner (0-0, 10.38) at 12 p.m.
 
Southeastern picked up a pair of wins this past week, defeating Alcorn State, 7-1, and shutting down No. 20-ranked UL Lafayette, 5-2.
 
Mike Taylor (.500), Daniel Wasinger (.444), Bryce Steckler (.385), Brennan Breaud (.381), Cody Grosse (.364) and Kyle Schimpf (.333) lead Southeastern's offensive attack. Schimpf and Taylor have seven RBI apiece. Drew Avans ranks third nationally with five stolen bases and Grosse ranks seventh (4).
 
As a team, the Lions are hitting .314, with six doubles, two triples and three home runs. Their 25 stolen bases lead the nation. Southeastern's pitching staff has compiled a 2.80 ERA, fanning 56 batters through 45 innings of work. Opponents are hitting .229 off Lion pitching.
 
UConn defeated Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech this past weekend after dropping their season opener at Kennesaw State.
 
Chris Winkel (.555), Christian Fedko (.500), Troy Stefanski (.417) and Connor Moriarty (.400) lead UConn at the plate. Isaac Feldstein's two home runs and four RBI are team highs.
 
The Huskies are hitting .325, with eight doubles, five home runs and two stolen bases. UConn's pitching staff has combined for a 4.00 ERA, fanning 29 batters in 27 innings. Opponents are hitting .214 off Huskie pitchers.
 
Southeastern wraps up its season-opening, nine-game homestand Wednesday at 6 p.m., hosting No. 15-ranked LSU in a sold-out game at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
TICKETS
Single game tickets can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466. 
 
General Admission tickets for Lion home games are $9 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3-12). Tax is included in the price of admission. Southeastern students are admitted free with a valid university ID card.

Students and campus organizations can earn points toward their Lion Up Loyalty account at any home game by checking in on the mobile app while in attendance.

Fans interested in joining the Diamond Club can do so by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at (985) 549-5091.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow @Lions_Baseball on Twitter, @SLU_LionsBaseball on Instagram, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel to keep up with the latest on Southeastern baseball.
 

Connecticut Huskies (2-1) vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-1)

DATES / TIMES / PITCHING MATCHUP
Friday, Feb. 23 – 6 p.m. (CT)
UConn – Junior LHP Tim Cate (0-1, 6.35) vs.
SLU – Senior RHP Josh Green (1-0, 3.60)
 
Saturday, Feb. 24 – 2 p.m. (CT)
UConn – Sophomore LHP Mason Feole (1-0, 1.29) vs.
SLU – Junior RHP Corey Gaconi (0-0, 4.15)
 
Sunday, Feb. 25 – 12 p.m. (CT)
UConn – Junior LHP Chase Gardner (0-0, 10.38) vs.
SLU – Junior RHP Mason Knopp (0-0, 4.50)

STADIUM
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field (Hammond, Louisiana)

RADIO
• KSLU, 90.9 FM (SLU Friday and Sunday games only)
• Pregame show starts 15 minutes prior to first pitch

INTERNET / MOBILE DEVICE
• www.LionSports.net – live audio, stats and video
• TuneIn Radio app (SLU Friday and Sunday games only)