This Week in Southeastern Athletics – February 10-16, 2020
 
Monday, February 10
Men's Basketball, Inside Southeastern Basketball with David Kiefer, Rainbow Daiquiris, 7 p.m. (KSLU) (Kajun 107.1) (The Highway 104.7) (The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM) (SSN)
 
Wednesday, February 12
Men's Basketball, vs. Sam Houston State, University Center, 7 p.m. (SSN) (KSLU)*
            - Cane's Challenge
Women's Basketball, at Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)*
Softball, vs. UAB, North Oak Park, 6 p.m. (SSN)
            - Valentine's Day Ticket Special
            - Rally Towels for first 75 fans
 
Thursday, February 13
Women's Tennis, vs. UL Lafayette, Southeastern Tennis Complex, 4 p.m.
 
Friday, February 14
Baseball, at UL Lafayette, Lafayette, 6 p.m. (KSLU)
Softball, vs. North Dakota State (Bubly Invitational), Gainesville, Fla., 8 a.m.
Softball, vs. Florida A&M (Bubly Invitational), Gainesville, Fla., 10:30 a.m.
Men's and Women's Track and Field, at Samford Open, Birmingham, Ala., All Day
 
Saturday, February 15
Baseball, vs. Louisiana Tech, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. (KSLU)
Men's Basketball, at Nicholls, Thibodaux, 3 p.m. (ESPN3) (KSLU)*
Women's Basketball, at Nicholls, Thibodaux, 1 p.m. (ESPN3) (KSLU)*
Softball, vs. Longwood (Bubly Invitational), Gainesville, Fla., 3:30 p.m.
Softball, vs. Florida A&M (Bubly Invitational), Gainesville, Fla., 6 p.m.
Men's and Women's Track and Field, at Samford Open, Birmingham, Ala., All Day
 
Sunday, February 16
Softball, at Florida (Bubly Invitational), Gainesville, Fla., 10:30 a.m.
Tennis, vs. Wyoming, McComb, Miss., TBA
 
Southeastern home events in bold
* - Southland Conference contest
 
HAMMOND, La.  – The Southeastern Louisiana baseball team officially opens the 2020 season, while the basketball, softball, tennis and track teams will also be in action during this week in Southeastern Athletics.
 
SLU head baseball coach Matt Riser's squad opens its campaign on the road. The Lions travel to UL Lafayette for a 6 p.m. contest on Friday. On Saturday, SLU and Louisiana Tech meet in Lafayette for a 6:30 p.m. contest.
 
The Southeastern men's basketball team (6-18, 3-9 Southland) will open the week at home, hosting Sam Houston State for a 7 p.m. contest in the University Center. Wednesday will also feature a Cane's Challenge. If the Lions score 70 or more points versus the Bearkats, fans can redeem their game ticket or student coupon at their local Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers for a free combo with the purchase of another of equal or greater value.
 
On Saturday, the Lions head to Nicholls for a 3 p.m. league contest in Thibodaux.
 
The red-hot SLU women's basketball team (10-11, 7-5 Southland) will take its five-game winning streak – its longest Southland Conference streak since the 2006-07 season – on the road this week. SLU heads to Sam Houston State for a 6:30 p.m. game on Wednesday, while Nicholls awaits the Lady Lions on Saturday at 1 p.m.
 
The Southeastern softball team (5-0) carries a five-game winning streak of its own into the week. On Wednesday, SLU closes a six-game home stand with a 6 p.m. game versus UAB at North Oak Park. The first 75 fans through the gates will receive a "Lion Up or Leave" rally towel to wave when the Lady Lions hit a home run throughout the season.  Celebrate Valentine's Day early at North Oak Park with a couple's ticket as the Lady Lions host the Blazers. Two general admission tickets will be available for $8 and reserved chair backs will be available for $15.
 
The Lady Lions then head to Gainesville, Florida to compete in the Bubly Invitational hosted by Florida. On Friday, Southeastern faces North Dakota State at 8 a.m. and Florida A&M at 10:30 a.m. SLU takes on Longwood at 3:30 p.m. and FAMU at 6 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, the Lady Lions match up with the host Gators at 10:30 a.m.
 
The Lion tennis team (4-1) has won four straight matches heading into its final two pre-Southland Conference matches of the spring. On Thursday, SLU hosts UL Lafayette at 4 p.m. at the Southeastern Tennis Complex. Southeastern closes the week with a Sunday match versus Wyoming in McComb, Mississippi.
 
The SLU men's and women's track and field teams will continue preparations for next month's Southland Conference Indoor Championships. On Friday and Saturday, Southeastern will be in Birmingham, Alabama to compete in the Samford Open.  
 
On the Air
All of this week's men's basketball and baseball games, as well as Saturday's women's basketball contest will be broadcast live in the Hammond area on KSLU-FM (90.9), online at www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the TuneIn Radio and Lions Gameday Experience apps.
 
The Lady Lion women's basketball contest at Sam Houston State will air on ESPN+, while Saturday's hoops doubleheader at Nicholls will be televised on ESPN3.
 
The Southeastern Sports Network will offer a free video stream of Wednesday's men's basketball and softball contests. Tune in online at www.LionSports.net or the Lions Game Day Experience app for Android or iOS devices. Fans can also watch on Southeastern's YouTube channel (/SLUathletics) with any mobile, tablet or smart TV device (e.g., Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV and Roku).
 
The latest episode of Inside Southeastern Basketball with David Kiefer is set for Monday at 7 p.m. Hosted by Allen Waddell, the show will feature Kiefer breaking down the previous games and previewing the upcoming games each week through March 2 from Rainbow Daiquiris located at 14384 W. Thomas Street. Fans can submit questions for Kiefer at LionSports.Net for the "Ask the Coach" segment.
 
The show will air on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network (KSLU-FM (90.9), Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM and The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM). Fans can also
listen live at www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the Radio FX and TuneIn Radio apps. A live video stream of the show will be available at www.youtube.com/sluathletics.
 
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