Dillard University set to co-host Inaugural Battle of Divisions Baseball Invitational

The invitational is a visionary collaboration between Dillard University and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), under the guidance of Coach Rod White and Coach Olan "OP" Parker, respectively. This event is strongly backed by Athletic Directors Dr. Linda Bell (Dillard University) and James Matthews, III (SUNO) and unites 4 NAIA and 4 NCAA Division II teams, setting a commendable precedent for HBCU athletics.

Participating Teams:

• NAIA Institutions
  • Dillard University (New Orleans, LA)
  • Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)
  • Xavier University of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA)
  • Rust College (Holly Springs, MS)

• - NCAA Division II Institutions
  • Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)
  • Edward Waters University (Jacksonville, FL)
  • Claflin University (Orangeburg, SC)
  • Miles College (Birmingham, AL)

The initiative aims to bolster awareness and participation in HBCU baseball, while also highlighting the universities' diverse academic programs. A key objective is engaging the local community, inviting elementary, middle, and high school students to experience the excitement of college baseball firsthand at no cost, fostering an early interest in the sport and higher education. K-12 students will need to have their student ID or be accompanied by a coach or teacher to get in free. If you are not a K-12 student, you can buy a $20 day pass or a $50 weekend pass, which will allow you, the spectator, the ability to watch all of the scheduled games for the weekend.