College Corner: MTSU Bowl-Bound, Vandy Baseball Premium Seats, TSU Basketball

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MTSU Headed To Bahamas Bowl To Face Toledo 

The MTSU Blue Raiders are heading into the postseason as they’re set to face Toledo in the Bahamas Bowl on Dec. 17. It will mark the ninth bowl game of the FBS (I-A) era for Middle Tennessee and the 13th bowl game in school history.

“We are honored to be representing Conference USA in the Bahamas Bowl,” says Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Stockstill. “I am thrilled for this team and especially our senior class. This is a tremendous award for a team who has overcome a ton of adversity this season. We can’t wait to get there.”

The Blue Raiders finished the season with a record of 6-6, having won four of their last six games. This will be the first meeting between MTSU and the Toledo Rockets.

Kick off is set for 11 a.m. CT from the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The game will air nationally on ESPN and be broadcast on Bowl Season Radio. Tickets can be purchased through the Middle Tennessee ticket office.

 

 

Vanderbilt Baseball To Offer Premium Seating

Vanderbilt will be adding premium seating options at Hawkins Field starting with the upcoming 2022 baseball season.

The premium seating includes new chair-back seating throughout portions of the infield seating bowl, as well as mesh chair-back seating in select areas of the outfield. Hawkins Field will also feature eight loge boxes in select locations and with all-new amenities including premium concessions.

“Upgrading our stadium and creating a better experience for our supporters is a priority for us and will continue to be,” says Vanderbilt head baseball coach Tim Corbin. “We have much to do moving forward, but this is a very good step for our fan base and our program.”

The bleacher seating used in the upgraded sections was developed by 4Topps Premium Seating. It dries quickly after rain, prevents pressure points caused by traditional stadium seating and stays 30-50 degrees cooler than vinyl, plastic or aluminum seating.

 

 

TSU Basketball Players Named To HBCU All-Star Watchlist

Four players of the TSU basketball team have been named to the HBCU All-Star Game Watchlist–Kenny Cooper, Kassim Nicholson, Jalen Dupree, and Shakem Johnson. 

“What a blessing for us to celebrate Black culture, Black excellence, and Black history through our weeklong HBCU All Star Game Experience during Final Four Weekend in New Orleans,” says HBCU All-Stars, LLC Founder/CEO Travis Williams. “We are truly excited to showcase the nation’s best HBCU student-athletes and brilliant coaches with our CBS Sports partners on a national stage, one day before the Men’s National Championship Game and honor the legendary coaching careers of John McLendon, Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines, and illustrious playing careers of Dick Barnett, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Bobby Dandridge, Ben Wallace, and Rick Mahorn.”

The experience will include a college admissions fair, pro-day scouting combine, legacy court dedication and community outreach, which tips off the week on Tuesday, March 29 and concludes one day after the NCAA men’s Division I national championship on April 5.

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