THIBODAUX, La. --Junior Brett Bowers went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI for Lindenwood baseball (1-2) in an 8-3 loss to the Nicholls State Colonels (2-1) on Sunday.

Sophomore Bennett Stice (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Lindenwood. Freshman Michael Walsh was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning while allowing one hit.

At the plate, the Lions were led by Bowers, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a home run and three RBI. Senior Greg Sanders put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Sophomore Marcus Heusohn also helped out for Lindenwood, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions were trailing 7-0 in the eighth inning when they first put runs on the board. Lindenwood scored three times, all of them coming across on a three-run homer off the bat of Bowers. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Nicholls State added one run to their tally on the way to an 8-3 final.

GAME NOTES
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 41 Nicholls State hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out one.
» The Lions drew four walks from Nicholls State pitching.
» Bowers led the Lions at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
» Nicholls State was led offensively by junior Parker Coddou, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Freshman Jacob Mayers led the Colonels pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will close out the weekend series with Nicholls State on Monday for a 12:00 p.m. first pitch in Thibodaux, La.