HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team opens Southland Conference action this weekend with a three-game series at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
 
Games between Southeastern (15-6, 0-0 SLC) and the Demons (5-16, 0-0 SLC) are slated for 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Stroud Field. All three games will be carried on ESPN+.
 
Fans can also listen to the game broadcasts in the Hammond area on 90.9 The Lion. In addition, an audio stream is available online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via the Lions Gameday Experience, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps. Both the TuneIn and MyTuner apps are compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles. Search for KSLU 90.9 FM in the TuneIn app.
 
The Lions carry a six-game winning streak into the series, picking a run-rule victory over LSU Alexandria, 17-5, this past Tuesday.
 
Shea Thomas (.365), Southland Conference Hitter of the Week Justin Williams (.333), Rhett Rosevear (.321), Jude Hall (.314) and TJ Salvaggio (.313) are the Lions' leading hitters. Hall and Thomas pace the squad with four home runs apiece. Thomas has also driven in a team-high 20 runs this season.
 
Right-hander Brennan Stuprich (1-2, 3.04) draws the starting nod for the Lions in the series opener. The redshirt junior from Kenner, Louisiana will be opposed by NSU junior right-hander Chase Prestwich (2-2, 9.27).
 
Saturday's second game features a pitching matchup of redshirt junior right-hander Dakota Lee (0-1, 5.32) for Southeastern and senior right-hander Dawson Flowers (1-1, 6.64) for the Demons.
 
Will Kinzeler (1-0, 7.02), a senior right-hander from Covington, Louisiana, earns the start on the mound Sunday opposite Northwestern State freshman right-hander Dylan Marionneaux (0-4, 8.82) in the series finale.
 
The Demons have dropped their last four, including a 5-2 decision Wednesday at former Southland foe Sam Houston State.
 
Bo Willis (.305), Samuel Stephenson (.300), Daniel Burroway (.300) and Rocco Gump (.282) pace NSU at the plate. Gump and Willis are tied for the team lead with three home runs apiece, and the latter has also driven in a team-best 20 runs.
 
RADIO SHOW
The next episode of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Bobby Barbier airs live at a new time, Monday at 5 p.m., from WiseGuys Daiquiris in Hammond. Barbier joins co-host Allen Waddell for the 60-minute radio show, talking about the latest in Southeastern baseball.
 
It can be heard locally on 90.9 The Lion (KSLU-FM), via the Lions Gameday Experience, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps, as well as online at either www.LionSports.net/listenlive or LionUpRadio.org. Both the TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps are compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most modern automobiles.
 
WiseGuys Daiquiris is located at 14372 University Ave. and features a full bar, daiquiris, lots of TVs to watch all your favorite sports events along with a kitchen serving appetizers and pizza.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern wraps up its four-game road trip Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana against No. 4-ranked LSU at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. TV coverage will be provided by the SEC Network+ and the radio broadcast will air locally on 90.9 The Lion.
 
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 by visiting www.LionUp.com.
  
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow the Southeastern Baseball social media accounts (@LionUpBaseball) on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay engaged with the program.
 
The latest updates are also available at www.LionSports.net and the Lions Gameday Experience app. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the Gameday app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
 
OPPONENT | LOCATION
Southeastern (15-6, 0-0 SLC) at Northwestern State (5-16, 0-0 SLC)
Brown-Stroud Field (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
 
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday, March 22 – 6:30 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Brennan Stuprich (1-2, 3.04) vs.
NSU – RHP Chase Prestwich (2-2, 9.27)
 
Saturday, March 23 – 2 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Dakota Lee (0-1, 5.32) vs.
NSU – RHP Dawson Flowers (1-1, 6.64)
 
Sunday, March 24 – 1 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Will Kinzeler (1-0, 7.02) vs.
NSU – RHP Dylan Marionneaux (0-4, 8.82)
 
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• Radio – 90.9 The Lion
• TV / Video – ESPN+
• www.LionSports.net – live stats, audio and video
• Lions Gameday Experience app