CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --The Lindenwood Lions had a tough showing on Friday, falling to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks by final score of 10-2.

Sophomore Preston Salazar (1-9) started and took the loss on the mound for Lindenwood (9-33, 5-8).

At the plate, the Lions were paced by senior Sam Kissane, who went 0-for-4 on the day with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Lions first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Lindenwood managed to push across two runs in the inning. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Southeast Missouri State added seven runs to their tally on the way to a 10-2 final.

GAME NOTES
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 40 Southeast Missouri State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out eight.
» Kissane led the Lions at the plate, going 0-for-4 with an RBI.
» Southeast Missouri State was led offensively by senior Brett Graber, who went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
» Senior Noah Niznik led the Redhawks pitching staff, throwing nine innings of two-run ball.

UP NEXT 
The Lions and Redhawks will continue their series tomorrow at 2:00 pm in Cape Girardeau, Mo.