HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana broke up Matthew McCullough's bid for a no-hitter in the sixth inning Saturday, but ultimately fell to HBU, 10-4, in the middle game of a Southland Conference series at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Down 6-0 to the Huskies (9-14, 3-2 Southland) with one out in the sixth, Trenon Trosclair started a rally for Southeastern (17-9, 6-2 Southland) when he beat out an infield single to the shortstop.
 
Cody Grosse followed with a single to left-center field, putting runners at first and second. Brennan Breaud singled to left, driving in Trosclair to break up the shutout. Drew Avans drove in a pair, following up with a double into the gap in left-center.
 
The Lions cut the lead in half, 6-3, but HBU responded with three runs of its own in the seventh and tacked on another run in the eight with its fourth home run of the game.
 
Southeastern loaded the bases in the ninth, scoring a run when third baseman Preston Faulkner scampered home on a wild pitch.
 
HBU right fielder Matt Heck, who hit a solo home run in the series opener, smashed a pair of two-run homers Saturday. Huskie shortstop Tyler Depreta-Johnson also homered, hitting a solo shot in the sixth.
 
McCullough (2-1) earned the win, allowing three runs in 7.2 innings of work. He scattered five hits and hit a pair of batters. The left-hander fanned six and did not issue a walk.
 
Carlisle Koestler (4-1) suffered the loss, allowing five runs in 3.1 innings. He surrendered five hits and walked one batter.
 
Seven different players hit safely in the game for Southeastern.
 
Sunday, Lion redshirt junior righty Kade Granier (1-2, 4.60) opposes HBU junior right-hander Brady Batten (2-2, 3.07) at 1 p.m. in the rubber match.

The series finale is Sundae Funday and another Local Hero Appreciation Day. The first 75 fans through the gates Sunday will receive free ice cream.
 
Every Sunday home game throughout the 2018 season, the Lions give thanks to first responders, service members and military personnel with a discounted ticket available at the ticket booth (must have a valid service ID).
 
The game can game can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 FM, and worldwide online or through either the Radio FX or TuneIn apps. Fans can also keep up with all the action through streaming video, live statistics or by following @SLUathletics on Twitter.
   
Links to audio, video, stats, tickets and promotions are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
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 Diamond Club. All membership fees and donations to the Diamond Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern baseball program.
 
Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at (985) 549-5091.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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