HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team returns to action this weekend with a three-game series at Memphis. Games in the non-conference matchup are scheduled for 4:05 p.m. Friday, 2:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field in Memphis, Tennessee.
 
All three games against Memphis (8-4) 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 Southeastern (10-2) 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. Search for KSLU 90.9 FM in the TuneIn app.
 
SLU (10-2) is coming off a three-game sweep of Southland Conference-foe Northwestern State. A midweek game Tuesday at No. 17-ranked Ole Miss was canceled due to the threat of inclement weather. The Lions are hitting .317 as a team with 23 home runs.
 
The Lions are led at the plate by Dane Watts (.467, 1 HR, 10 RBI), Ryan Brome (.400, 5 HR, 10 RBI), TJ Salvaggio (.348, 1 HR, 12 RBI) and Conner O'Neal (.333, 4 HR, 7 RBI).
 
Right-hander Brennan Stuprich (3-0, 0.50) draws the starting nod for the Lions on the mound in the series opener. The redshirt senior from Kenner, Louisiana will be opposed by Memphis junior right-hander Seth Garner (1-0, 2.87).
 
Saturday's pitching matchup features junior right-hander Lakin Polk (2-0, 0.64). The junior from Ponchatoula, Louisiana will counter Tiger senior left-hander David Case (1-2, 6.75).
 
Blake Lobell (1-0, 5.79), a junior right-hander from Holden, Louisiana, earns the start on the mound for Southeastern in the series finale. He will be opposed by Memphis junior right-hander Caden Robinson (1-1, 4.50).
 
James Smith IV (3.54, 2 HR 10 RBI), Will Vasseur (.340, 4 RBI) and Chase Nixon (.279, 3 HR, 12 RBI) lead the Tigers at the plate.
 
Memphis is coming off a midweek victory over Little Rock, 13-3, this past Wednesday after taking two of three games in a weekend series at Louisiana Tech.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern returns to Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field for a single, midweek contest Wednesday against Xavier before heading back out on the road for a conference series at Stephen F. Austin State.
 
First pitch against the Musketeers (7-5) is scheduled for 6 p.m. Kids (12 and under) will be able to stand on the field with their favorite Lion player during the National Anthem prior to the game.
 
RADIO SHOW
The 2025 edition of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Bobby Barbier begins Monday, airing live each week 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 KSLU 90.9 The Lion, via the Lions Gameday Experience 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 and lots of TVs to watch all your favorite sports events, along with a kitchen serving appetizers and pizza.
 
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 (10-2) at Memphis (8-4)
FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field (Memphis, Tennessee)
 
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday, March 7 – 4:05 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Brennan Stuprich (3-0, 0.50) vs.
MEM – RHP Seth Garner (1-0, 2.87)
 
Saturday, March 8 – 2:05 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Lakin Polk (2-0, 0.64) vs.
MEM – LHP David Case (1-2, 6.75)
 
Sunday, March 9 – 1:05 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Blake Lobell (1-0, 5.79) vs.
MEM – RHP Caden Robinson (1-1, 4.50)
 
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• Radio – KSLU 90.9 The Lion
• TV / Video – ESPN+
• www.LionSports.net – live stats, audio and video
• Lions Gameday Experience app