McNeese Baseball fell to New Orleans in the series opener despite a late rally, with the Privateers securing a walk-off win at Maestri Field after a back-and-forth game that saw the score tied multiple times.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese Baseball record: 17-19, 2-7 SLC
  • New Orleans record: 22-15, 7-3 SLC
  • McNeese plated three runs in the ninth inning to take a 5-4 lead
  • Chase Keeton hit a solo home run for McNeese
  • Elliott Hebert hit the team's 15th triple to bring in a run
Yes, But

The game saw lead changes and tied scores, showcasing the competitiveness of both teams throughout the night.

State of Play
  • McNeese Baseball faces New Orleans in a doubleheader on Saturday at Maestri Field
  • The teams will play two games starting at 2 p.m., with the second game following approximately 45 minutes after
  • Both games will be streamed on ESPN+
  • Cooper Hext extended his hitting streak to five games
  • Cameron LeJeune threw over 100 pitches for the second time this season
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from McNeese Baseball, they fell short to New Orleans in a closely contested game that highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, setting the stage for an intense doubleheader on Saturday.