HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team heads out on the road for the first time this season, traveling down the road to Lafayette, Louisiana for a non-conference matchup with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette diamond squad. The first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
 
Fans can listen to the game broadcast in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 The Lion. In addition, an audio stream is available online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via both the Lions Gameday Experience and MyTuner Radio apps. The MyTuner app is compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles.
 
Live stats will be available online at www.LionSports.net/BaseballStats and in the Lions Gameday Experience app.
 
Southeastern (7-1) is coming off a three-game sweep of Alcorn State this past weekend. SLU is hitting .348 as a team and ranks second nationally with 17 home runs.
 
Dane Watts (.625, 1 HR, 9 RBI), Ryan Brome (.444, 4 HR, 6 RBI) and Mo Little (.429, 3 HR, 8 RBI) are the Lions' leading hitters.
 
Redshirt senior left-hander Luke Barbier (1-0, 1.93) earns the start on the mound for SLU and will oppose Ragin' Cajun right-hander Tate Hess (0-1, 1.59).
 
Sam Ardoin (.500, 2 RBI), Brooks Wright (.429, 5 RBI) and Conor Higgs (.350, 1 HR, 2 RBI) pace the Ragin' Cajuns at the plate.
 
The Ragin' Cajuns (4-3), which play Tuesday at McNeese, are coming off a series victory over No. 23-ranked Nebraska. They are hitting .252 as a squad with three home runs.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern returns home to open Southland Conference play against Northwestern State. Games against the Demons are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Friday's game is Youth Sports Night. Youth sports teams (8^th grade and under) wearing their jersey to the game will receive free admission. They will also be able to stand on the field with their favorite Lion player during the National Anthem. Saturday's game will feature Baseball Bingo while Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. Free general admission tickets are available Sunday for active military members who present a valid service ID at the gate.
 
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 (7-1) at UL Lafayette (4-3)
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park (Lafayette, Louisiana)
 
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Wednesday, February 26 – 6 p.m. (CT)
SLU – LHP Luke Barbier (1-0, 1.93) vs.
ULL – RHP Tate Hess (0-1, 1.59)
 
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• Radio – 90.9 The Lion
• TV / Video – None
• www.LionSports.net – live stats and audio
• Lions Gameday Experience app