
Northwestern State Baseball Secures Southland Tournament Opener Victory
The Demons edged past UTRGV 6-5, highlighted by Sam Ardoin’s tie‑breaking homer and strong pitching from Jacob LeBlanc and Wesley Marien.
May 15, 2026
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The Demons edged past UTRGV 6-5, highlighted by Sam Ardoin’s tie‑breaking homer and strong pitching from Jacob LeBlanc and Wesley Marien.

Northwestern State prepares for its first Southland Conference Tournament game against UTRGV, leveraging a strong pitching staff, a history of close contests and a coach eager to turn lessons into wins.

Northwestern State enters the Southland Conference Tournament with a 25‑24 record, the sixth seed, and a favorable pitching rotation anchored by junior Dylan Marionneaux. Coach Chris Bertrand stresses mental and physical readiness as the team faces a 26‑27 UTRGV squad that topped the league in runs scored.