NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team fell, 4-1, to New Orleans in Southland Conference action Friday at Maestri Field.
 
UNO (14-10, 7-6 SLC) picked up all their runs in the first inning and then made the lead hold up against the Lions (20-6, 7-3 SLC).
 
Privateer designated hitter Matt Gonzalez launched a solo homer with one out. It was his fourth of the season. Collin Husser's third of the season, a three-run shot, came with two outs. Despite the two homers, SLU starting pitcher Brennan Stuprich struck out three batters in the frame.
 
Stuprich and Chase Ambrose combined to hold UNO hitless for the remainder of the game, with Stuprich recording double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time this season.
 
With 11 strikeouts, the Kenner native jumped into the program's Top 10 with 236 career whiffs. He currently ranks eighth, just one behind Richard Simon (1970-73) and Risley St. Germain (2002-05). Stuprich also ranks fourth in career starts (46), tied with Jordan Hymel (2010-13) and Tate Scioneaux (2013-15), and ninth in career innings pitched (274.1) after bypassing Craig Gonzales (1998-2002) and Wade Miley (2006-08).
 
The Lions picked up their only run in the seventh on Ben Robichaux's fifth home run of the season. UNO pitchers limited SLU to three hits total.
 
Privateer starting pitcher Grant Edwards (1-2) earned the win, allowing one run in 7.0 innings pitched. He scattered two hits and two walks, striking out eight batters. Bryce Calloway worked the final two innings to pick up his seventh save of the season. Stuprich (6-1) suffered the loss, allowing four runs – all earned – in five innings of work.
 
UP NEXT
Saturday's game has been pushed back to 7 p.m. due to the threat of inclement weather throughout the day. The game will be carried on ESPN+. Live stats will be available in the Lions Gameday Experience app and online at www.LionSports.net.
 
Fans can listen to game broadcasts 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 the Lions Gameday Experience and MyTuner Radio apps. The MyTuner app is compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles.
 
Saturday's pitching matchup features junior right-hander Luke Lirette (1-1, 5.59) for SLU. The junior from Houma, Louisiana will counter Privateer redshirt junior right-hander Skylar Jones (3-0, 4.91).
 
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.