HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team wraps up a four-game homestand Tuesday, hosting No. 8-ranked Oklahoma in a non-conference contest at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
As part of Tuesday's matchup with the Sooners (17-3), SLU's annual Pack the Pat promotion has been upscaled for St. Patrick's Day as Pack the Patty.
 
Fans can listen to all the Southeastern (11-9) baseball action locally on KSLU 90.9 The Lion and worldwide online at either www.LionSports.net/listenlive or www.LionUpRadio.org, via the following apps – Lions Gameday Experience, Live365, iHeart, Audacy, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio - or on Alexa speakers (skill must be enabled first). All you have to say is, "Alexa, play K.S.L.U."
 
Sophomore left-hander Nik Toups (0-1, 10.32) draws the starting assignment for Southeastern on the mound. He will be opposed by Oklahoma right-hander Michael Catalano (1-1, 9.35).
 
Ben Robichaux (.338, 4 HR, 17 RBI), Peyton Woods (.333, 5 RBI), Mo Little (.303, 3 RBI) and Justin Williams (.296, 1 HR, 15 RBI) are the Lions' leading hitters.
 
Both schools are coming off a conference series victory at home this past weekend, with SLU taking 2-of-3 games from Stephen F. Austin and Oklahoma picking up a pair of wins over No. 22-ranked Texas A&M.
 
Trey Gambill (.367, 4 HR, 17 RBI), Deiten Lachance (.359, 22 RBI) and Jaxon Willits (.357, 2 HR, 23 RBI) are the Sooners' top bats.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern embarks on a four-game road trip, beginning with its weekend Southland Conference series at McNeese in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Games are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Joe Miller Ballpark.
 
Following the McNeese series, the Lions travel to No. 25-ranked UL Lafayette for a non-conference contest Tuesday at 6 p.m. at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park in Lafayette, Louisiana.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. The policy mirrors the safety precautions required for entrance to professional and collegiate sporting venues throughout the country. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/Clear.
 
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 the 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
#8 Oklahoma (17-3) at Southeastern (11-9)
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field (Hammond, Louisiana)
 
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Tuesday, March 17 – 6 p.m. (CT)
OU – RHP Michael Catalano (1-1, 9.35) vs.
SLU – LHP Nik Toups (0-1, 10.32)
 
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