HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team embarks on a four-game road trip this weekend, beginning with a key Southland Conference series at McNeese. Games are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Joe Miller Ballpark in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
 
All three games between Southeastern (21-19, 3-9 SLC) and the Cowboys (19-20, 3-9 SLC) are slated for coverage on ESPN+.
 
Fans can 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.
 
Both teams are exactly halfway through their conference slate this season and are tied for what would be the final spot in the 2024 Southland Conference Baseball Championship presented by North Oaks Health System set to be held, May 22-25, at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field in Hammond.
 
SLU is coming off a pair of non-conference wins at home against Alcorn State.
 
The Lions, hitting at a .267 clip as a team, are led at the plate by Shea Thomas (.324-7-31), TJ Salvaggio (.297-8-29), Rhett Rosevear (.290-1-8) and Ryan Brome (.269-3-19).
 
Right-hander Brennan Stuprich (3-3, 2.52) draws the starting nod for the Lions in the series opener. The redshirt junior from Kenner, Louisiana will be opposed by McNeese senior right-hander JT Moeller (3-4, 3.38).
 
Saturday's SLU will send redshirt junior right-hander RHP Dakota Lee (0-3, 6.64) to the mound. The Cowboys have not announced a starting pitcher for the contest and neither team has announced starters for Sunday's series finale.
 
Hitting .255 as a squad, McNeese is led at the plate by Cooper Hext (.316-3-16), Braden Duhon (.306-0-21), Elliott Hebert (.292-2-14) and Conner Westenburg (.290-5-29).
 
The Cowboys are coming off a 6-4 win this past Tuesday at home against Louisiana Christian.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern heads to New Orleans, Louisiana next week for its final non-conference road contest of the 2024 regular season. The Lions face Tulane with first pitch set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. The game is slated for coverage on ESPN+ and the Southeastern Sports Radio Network via 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.