HAMMOND, La. – The defending Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team wraps up a five-game homestand this weekend with a conference series against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
 
Games against the Islanders (15-17, 4-10 SLC) are scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. All three are slated for coverage on ESPN+.
 
Fans can listen to all the Southeastern (21-13, 10-5 SLC) baseball action locally on KSLU 90.9 The Lion or 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."
 
In addition to Friday Funday, the series opener against the Islanders is Daddy Daughter Date Night. Dads can enjoy an evening of baseball, smiles, and special moments with their daughters. It's the perfect night for quality time, cheers, and unforgettable fun.
 
Also, each Friday during the season, kids 12 and under will be able to stand alongside their favorite Lion for the National Anthem.
 
Saturday is Baseball Bingo at the Ballpark. Each Saturday during the season, fans can grab a bingo card from the marketing and promotions table in the concourse and play along. The first 25 valid bingos win a prize from Southeastern Athletics.
 
Sunday is both Military Appreciation Day and Lite It Up Blue. The Lions will celebrate Autism Awareness Day at the ballpark. Enjoy baseball, school pride, and a day dedicated to community, understanding, and inclusion. This game will include sensory-friendly adjustments to make the event enjoyable for all guests.
 
Also, each Sunday during the season, the Lions pay tribute to those who serve with free admission to the ballpark.  One complimentary ticket will be given to those with a valid military ID.
 
Peyton Woods (.352-3-14), Justin Williams (.322-7-28), Ben Robichaux (.293, 8 HR, 28) and Brody Capps (.290-10-35) are the Lions' leading hitters.
 
SLU has won eight of its last nine games, including a 5-1 win at then No. 8-ranked Southern Miss and, most recently, a 7-6 walk-off victory over UL Lafayette.
 
Cade Sanchez (.381-3-25), Jayden Reynolds (.348-1-15), Karson Krowka (.339-0-4) and Isaiah Afework (.333-5-15) are the Islanders' top offensive threats.
 
A&M-Corpus Christi split a pair of non-conference games this past week, falling 18-4 Tuesday at Rice and winning 14-4 Wednesday at Prairie View A&M, after dropping two out of three games in a Southland matchup with Stephen F. Austin.
 
Southeastern enters the weekend tied with Lamar (10-5 SLC) for second place in the conference standings, 1.5 games in back of Southland-leading Northwestern State (13-5 SLC).
 
UP NEXT
SLU embarks on a four-game road trip next week that includes a nationally-televised game against UTRGV in Edinburg, Texas.
 
Southeastern opens up the trip with a non-conference matchup Tuesday at Tulane. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m. at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
The Lions then head to the Rio Grande Valley for a three-game conference series against the Vaqueros. Games at UTRGV Baseball Stadium are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The series opener is slated for national coverage on ESPNU.
 
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 | DATES | TIMES
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (15-17, 4-10 SLC) at Southeastern (21-13, 10-5 SLC)
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field (Hammond, Louisiana)
Friday, April 10 – 6 p.m. (CT)
Saturday, April 11 – 6 p.m. (CT)
Sunday, April 12 – 1 p.m. (CT)
 
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