LAFAYETTE, La. – A sixth-inning rally by the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team came up short Tuesday night at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park in a 9-3 loss at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette despite a two-run home run by Connor Cuff.
 
In the first of two meetings this season, Southeastern (13-12) trailed the Ragin' Cajuns (17-8), 6-0, entering the sixth.
 
Ben Robichaux drew a walk to lead off the frame. He advanced to second base on a groundout and then scored on Brody Capps' RBI single to right-center field. Cuff followed with his fifth homer of the season, cutting the deficit in half.
 
When Peyton Woods reached second on a grounder off the third baseman's glove, the Ragin' Cajuns pulled starting pitcher Ty Roman in favor of reliever JR Tollett. After the right-hander issued back-to-back walks to Giovanni Licciardi and Justin Williams to load the bases with one out, ULL brought closer Cody Brasch into the game.
 
Brasch struck out the next batter and then induced a flyout to left, ending the SLU threat.
 
A three-run home run in the seventh extended the Ragin' Cajun lead.
 
Roman (2-2) earned the win, allowing three runs – all earned – in 5.1 innings pitched. He scattered three hits, one walk and a pair of hit batters, striking out four. Luke Lirette (1-1) suffered the loss, allowing a pair of runs in 3.0 innings of work.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern returns home this coming weekend for the 11^th installment of the annual Pontchartrain Bowl rivalry series against New Orleans. Games are slated for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Children, aged 12 and under, will also be allowed to stand on the field during the series opener with their favorite Lion player for the national anthem as part of the Friday Funday promotion. In addition to Super Lion Saturday festivities, fans will be able to play baseball bingo during Saturday's contest. Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. One complimentary ticket will be given out per valid military ID.
 
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.