NATCHITOCHES, La. – Southeastern Louisiana, which has dropped a season-high three straight, opens a Southland Conference series Friday at 6;30 p.m. against Northwestern State at Brown-Stroud Field.
 
The series between the Lions (24-13, 11-4 Southland) and the Demons (17-14, 6-6 Southland) continues Saturday at 2 p.m., wrapping up Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
All three games 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 live statistics, streaming video or by following @SLUathletics on Twitter. Links to audio, video and stats are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Southeastern senior right-hander Josh Green (5-1, 3.02) opposes Demon junior left-hander Ridge Heisler (3-2, 3.25) in the series opener Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday at 2 p.m., the Lions will send redshirt junior right-hander Carlisle Koestler (5-1, 2.53) to the mound opposite Northwestern State junior righty Jerry Maddox (3-2, 2.34).

Sunday at 1 p.m. Southeastern will counter Demon junior right-hander Nathan Jones (1-3, 3.69) in the series finale with redshirt junior right-hander Kade Granier (2-2, 4.18).
 
Drew Avans (.328), Cody Grosse (.320), Mike Taylor (.299), and Daniel Wasinger (.280) pace Southeastern's offensive attack. Avans leads the team with seven home runs and a conference-high 17 stolen bases. Kyle Schimpf's 33 RBI lead the Southland.
 
The Lions are hitting .248 collectively, with 50 doubles, eight triples and 26 home runs. Their 96 stolen bases rank second nationally. Southeastern's pitching staff, which has compiled a 3.56 ERA, has struck out 291 batters through 333.1 innings of work and issued the fourth-fewest walks per nine (2.57) in the nation. Opponents are hitting .240 off Lion pitching.
 
Southeastern has dropped a season-high three straight games, while the Demons have won four of their last five.
 
Kwan Adkins (.360), David Fry (.352), Luke Watson (.298) and J.P. Lagreco (.297) are Northwestern State's top hitters. Fry leads the team with 13 doubles, five home runs and 25 RBI. Adkins and Caleb Ricca have stolen seven bases apiece to pace the squad.
 
The Demons have combined to hit .269 as a team, with 53 doubles, five triples, 19 home runs and 21 stolen bases. Northwestern State's pitching staff has pitched to a 3.75 ERA and struck out 210 batters in 287.2 innings. Opponents are hitting .257 off Demon pitchers.
 
Southeastern returns home Tuesday, hosting No. 12-ranked Southern Miss for Study Break Night and a Cane's Challenge at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
DIAMOND CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the baseball program are encouraged to join the Diamond Club. Lion baseball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners. S Club members also gain membership in the Diamond Club.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Diamond Club and S Club (baseball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern baseball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Lions Baseball, follow @Lions_Baseball on Twitter, @SLU_LionsBaseball on Instagram, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.
 
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (24-13, 11-4 Southland) at Northwestern State Demons (17-14, 6-6 Southland)

DATES / TIMES / PITCHING MATCHUP
Friday, April 13 – 6:30 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Josh Green (5-1, 3.02) vs.
NWST – LHP Ridge Heisler (3-2, 3.35)
 
Saturday, April 14 – 2 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Carlisle Koestler (5-1, 2.53) vs.
NWST – RHP Jerry Maddox (3-2, 2.34)
 
Sunday, April 15 – 1 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Kade Granier (2-2, 4.18) vs.
NWST – RHP Nathan Jones (1-3, 3.69)
 
STADIUM
Brown-Stroud Field (Natchitoches, Louisiana)

RADIO
• KSLU, 90.9 FM
• Pregame show starts 15 minutes prior to first pitch
 
INTERNET / MOBILE DEVICE
• www.LionSports.net – live audio, stats and video
• TuneIn Radio app