MSU baseball season-opening event pushed back a day

Mississippi State has been waiting nearly a calendar year to get back on the baseball diamond. So what's one more day?

MSU was set to open its 2021 season on Friday at the State Farm College Showdown, but the three-day event in Arlington, Texas, will be pushed back to a Saturday start because of inclement winter weather across the South.

State's weekend schedule is now simply backed up by a day. MSU will begin its season on Saturday at 11 a.m. central against Texas. The Bulldogs' matchup with TCU is set for Sunday at 11 a.m. and the game against Texas Tech is scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m.

It's unknown how pushing back the State Farm College Showdown will impact MSU's schedule beyond the event. The Bulldogs are currently slated to host their home opener on Tuesday (February 23) against Jackson State. MSU is also set to host the Tigers on Wednesday (February 24). If those two games were to remain in place, that would put the Bulldogs playing games on five straight days to open the season. Check back with Cowbell Corner for further developments as schedule plans are revealed.

For those holding tickets to the State Farm College Showdown, single day tickets for Friday will now be honored for the three games on Monday. There is no change for fans holding tickets for Saturday and Sunday or for the three-day tournament passes.

Single day tickets still remain for Sunday and Monday priced at $25 for adults and $15 for youth 13 and under. All tickets for Saturday have been sold. Tickets can be purchased at texasrangers.com/collegebaseballshowdown.

All seating will be general admission. A single day ticket will be good for all three games on that day. Suite ticket packages are also available for Sunday and Monday.

There is no television coverage for the State Farm College Showdown. However it is slated to be streamed online by FloBaseball. Click here for information on signing up to watch.

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