MOBILE, Ala. – No. 28-ranked Southeastern Louisiana wraps up its six-game road trip this week with games Tuesday at South Alabama and Wednesday at Jackson State. Tuesday's game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Stanky Field and Wednesday's contest is slated for 6 p.m. at Robert "Bob" Braddy Field in Jackson, Mississippi.
 
Southeastern (16-6) has won five consecutive games and nine of its last 10. The Lions have also won five-straight games away from the friendly confines of Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field for the first time since winning six successive road games from April 21-May 2, 2017.
 
Tuesday's game can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 FM, and worldwide online or through both the Radio FX and TuneIn apps. There is no local radio coverage for Wednesday's contest. Fans can also keep up with all the action through live statistics or by following @SLUathletics on Twitter.
   
Links to audio and stats are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Junior right-hander Corey Gaconi (1-0, 5.70) has earned the Tuesday start for the Lions. He will oppose South Alabama sophomore left-hander Andy Arguelles (0-0, 8.53).
 
Neither Southeastern nor Jackson State has announced a starting pitcher for Wednesday's contest.
 
Cody Grosse (.367), Mike Taylor (.328), Drew Avans (.319) and Daniel Wasinger (.306) pace Southeastern's offensive attack. Bryce Steckler, a junior from Redmond, Washington ranks fifth nationally with three triples. Avans has smashed a team-high three home runs, produced a team-best 19 RBI and ranks 11th nationally with 11 stolen bases.
 
The Lions are hitting .272 collectively, with 39 doubles, six triples and 12 home runs. Their 62 stolen bases lead the nation. Southeastern's pitching staff has compiled a 3.45 ERA. They have struck out 174 batters through 198 innings of work and issued the second-fewest walks per game (2.45) in the nation. Opponents are hitting .237 off Lion pitching.
 
Southeastern has won 8-of-9 games against the Jaguars under coach Matt Riser.
 
South Alabama (11-9) took 2-of-3 this past weekend from ULM on the opening weekend of Sun Belt Conference play.
 
Dylan Hardy (.337) and Travis Swaggerty (.324) are the Jaguars leading hitters. Swaggerty leads the team with four home runs and ranks third nationally with 24 walks. Wells Davis has driven in a team-high 19 and Hardy has stolen a team-leading 10 bags.
 
As a team, South Alabama is hitting .252, with 39 doubles, four triples, 14 homers and 20 stolen bases. Jaguar pitchers have combined for a 4.67 ERA, fanning 164 batters in 175.1 innings of work. Opponents are hitting .264 off South Alabama pitching.
 
Jackson State (13-6) dropped 2-of-3 games this past weekend at Alabama State.
 
Raul Hernandez (.448), Josh Crispin (.409) and Blaze Speas (.364) lead the Tigers at the plate. Jesus Santana has produced a team-high four home runs and 19 RBI. Jarvis Warner leads the team with seven stolen bases.
 
The Tigers are hitting .302 as a team, with 32 doubles, three triples, 14 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Jackson State pitchers own a 3.63 ERA and have struck out 112 batters in 134 innings. Opponents are hitting .244 off Tiger pitching.
 
Southeastern returns home Friday, hosting Houston Baptist in the opener of a three-game, Southland Conference series at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
TICKETS
Single game tickets for Lion home games can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466. 
 
General Admission tickets 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.
 
DIAMOND CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the baseball program are encouraged to join the Diamond Club. All membership fees and donations to the Diamond Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern baseball program.
 
For membership information, contact 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.
 

Southeastern Louisiana Lions (16-6) at South Alabama (11-9) / Jackson State (13-6)

DATES / TIMES / PITCHING MATCHUPS
Tuesday, March 20 – 6:30 p.m. (CT)
SLU – Junior RHP Corey Gaconi (1-0, 5.70) vs.
USA – Sophomore LHP Andy Arguelles (0-0, 8.53)
 
Wednesday, March 21 – 6 p.m. (CT)
SLU – TBA vs.
JSU – TBA
 
STADIUM
Stanky Field (Mobile, Alabama)
Robert "Bob" Braddy Field (Jackson, Mississippi)

RADIO
• KSLU, 90.9 FM (Tuesday only)
• Pregame show starts 15 minutes prior to first pitch

INTERNET / MOBILE DEVICE
• www.LionSports.net – live audio, stats and video
• Radio FX app, TuneIn Radio app (Tuesday only)