STATESBORO, GA. – Georgia Southern Softball opens Sun Belt play this weekend with a three-game series against Texas State which starts on Saturday afternoon. The annual GATA Game is on Saturday as a part of Faculty/Staff Appreciation Weekend. First pitch for the Saturday doubleheader is set for 1 p.m.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 28th – ULM at GS – 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 28th – ULM at GS – 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 29th – ULM at GS – 1 p.m.

WATCH THE GAMES ON GS ALL-ACCESS
Fans can watch all three games live on GS All-Access. The premium video streaming service is your home for live video of Georgia Southern Athletics.

BARK IN THE PARK
Fans are encouraged to bring their canine friends to the games all weekend for the inaugural Bark in the Park. Dogs are only allowed in the grassy area outside the outfield fence. No dogs are allowed in the main seating area.

EDUCATION WEEKEND
Bulloch County teachers, students and education staff will be recognized throughout the weekend series.

IN GAME PROMOTIONS
WATCH OUT FOR T-SHIRTS - T-Shirts will be thrown into the stands each Georgia Southern home run and each time we strike out the opponent.
SURVIVOR - Six fans, at the end of the first inning, will put their name into a box to win a prize at the beginning of the 7th inning. At the end of each inning, one name will be drawn out of the box until only one "Survivor" is left. This person will win the Georgia Southern prize pack.
LUCKY PROGRAM - The lucky fan who has the Flight Program with a star on it will win a Georgia Southern prize pack

SUNDAY SPECIAL PROMOTION
After the conclusion of the game on Sunday, any kids in attendance can go on the field and run the bases.

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