The Lamar University baseball team is set to host UIW in a three-game series, featuring a matchup between the Southland's top two Cardinals.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar leads the conference with a 9-3 (.750) record, holding a half-game lead over Nicholls.
  • The Cardinals are close to a 40-win season, being just nine games away.
  • Lamar boasts impressive pitching stats, leading the Southland with a 3.36 ERA and a .214 opponent's batting average.
  • UIW enters with a .305 team batting average, 83 doubles, 51 home runs, and a .974 fielding percentage.
State of Play
  • Lamar sits atop the conference standings, excelling in both pitching and fielding.
  • UIW brings a strong offensive performance to the series, ranking second in the conference in batting average.
  • All games will be streamed live on ESPN+ with the series starting on Friday at 5 p.m.
Bottom Line

The Lamar Cardinals are geared up to defend their conference lead against UIW, showcasing dominance in pitching while UIW's strength lies in their powerful offense, setting the stage for an exciting series.