HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana wraps up its second nine-game road trip of the season Wednesday with a non-conference game against No. 20-ranked Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
The Lions (25-15) return to the diamond for the first time since April 25, facing Southern Miss (29-14) for the first time in more than three seasons.
 
Wednesday's game can be heard in the Hammond area on the flagship station of the Southeastern Sports Radio Network – KSLU 90.9 FM – in addition to online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via both the Lions Gameday Experience and TuneIn Radio apps.
 
Other options to follow the action include live statistics or the @LionUpBaseball Twitter account. Links to audio, video and stats are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Last time out, Southeastern shut out New Orleans, 7-0, averting a sweep in a four-game Southland Conference series. The Lions last faced Southern Miss on April 17, 2018, in Hammond, a game that turned into a 12-4 win for the then No. 13-ranked Golden Eagles.
 
Evan Keller (.333), Tyler Finke (.330), Christian Garcia (.326) and Preston Faulkner (.296) are the Lions' leading hitters. Jacob Burke paces the squad in extra-base hits (11 doubles, two triples, six home runs) and stolen bases (22). Preston Faulkner leads the team with 36 RBIs. Seven different players have driven in at least 20 runs this season.
 
Senior right-hander Kyle Flettrich (0-1, 4.50) draws the starting assignment for Southeastern opposite Golden Eagle freshman righty Blake Wehunt (1-1, 11.81).
 
Charlie Fischer (.358), Gabe Montenegro (.315), Reed Trimble (.310) and Danny Lynch (.291) are Southern Miss' top hitters. Trimble leads the squad with nine home runs, 39 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. Lynch and Christopher Sargent have hit eight homers each.
 
The Golden Eagles are coming off a series victory at Rice this past weekend, winning three straight after having been shut out in the series opener.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern returns to the friendly confines of Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field this weekend, hosting the first three games of a Southland Conference series against rival Nicholls. Games are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday and a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The first game of the doubleheader is slated to be a seven-inning contest. If the first game goes extra innings, the second game would then become a seven-inning affair.
 
All remaining home games are slated to be broadcast on ESPN+.
 
The series concludes with a single game Sunday at 2 p.m. in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
 
LIONS GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE APP
The Lions Gameday Experience app puts audio, stats, video, social media and more in the hands of fans. Those in attendance can also check in to earn reward points redeemable for Southeastern-related prizes. Available for both Android and iOS devices, it can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play or by following the link www.LionSports.net/App.

TICKET INFORMATION
Baseball single-game tickets are currently on sale for the remainder of the regular season. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to minimize ticket lines on game days. Southeastern students are encouraged to contact the ticket office prior to the game to reserve theirs in advance.
 
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. The ticket booth at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field opens exactly one hour prior to the scheduled first pitch.

MOBILE TICKETING
Southeastern implemented mobile ticketing as the primary method for securing tickets during the 2020-21 school year. Tickets will be available via text message or email in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet. 
 
GAMEDAY PARKING
Gameday parking during the 2021 season is $5 per day for Southeastern baseball, while football parking is $25 per day for most vehicles and $85 for RVs.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. The policy mirrors safety precautions required for entrance to professional and collegiate sporting venues throughout the country. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/Clear.
 
SOCIAL DISTANCING ON GAMEDAYS
Southeastern, which is following state and local health guidelines for outdoor events set forth by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, has returned to 100 percent capacity at all athletic events. Fans are asked to maintain a comfortable distance from others when possible, wear a face covering over both their nose and mouth, and wash their hands frequently. Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout Southeastern's athletic facilities.
 
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.
 
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 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
  
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Lions Baseball, follow @LionUpBaseball or @MattRiser17 on Twitter, @LionUpBaseball on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.
 
OPPONENT | LOCATION
Southeastern Louisiana (25-15) at #20 Southern Miss (29-14)
Pete Taylor Park (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
 
DATES | TIMES | PITCHING MATCHUPS
Wednesday, May 5 – 6 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Kyle Flettrich (0-1, 4.50) vs.
USM – RHP Blake Wehunt (1-1, 11.81)
 
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• Radio – KSLU, 90.9 FM
• Video – CUSA.tv
• www.LionSports.net – live audio, stats and video
• Lions Gameday Experience app, TuneIn Radio app