BILOXI, MS -- The Nicholls State University baseball team will battle Southern Miss on Tuesday, February 27 at MGM Park, as announced by the Biloxi Shuckers baseball club on Friday afternoon.
 
First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. and gates will open at 5.
 
The 2023 Southland Conference Champions played a non-conference game against Mississippi State at MGM Park last season. The Colonels were 34-24 overall and earned their first SLC title since 1998.
 
Head coach Mike Silva gave his thoughts on MGM Park and the matchup with the Golden Eagles.
 
"We are excited about the opportunity to come back to MGM Park and play against Southern Miss," Nicholls Head Coach Mike Silva said. "The atmosphere and venue are always something our players, staff and administrators look forward to. Southern Miss has a great program and fan base and is always challenging to play against.
 
Silva also spoke about the game being an opportunity to showcase the program.
 
"As we continue to grow the Colonel baseball program, being able to play in front of great fans and teams provides us an opportunity to measure where we are as a program and identify areas we need to improve," Silva said.
 
Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster and the MGM Park Box Office. Tickets start at $20 for reserved seating. Suites are also available for the game through the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance as prices will increase on the day of the game.