Softball To Host MEAC North/South Roundup This Weekend

ORANGEBURG, SC — The South Carolina State women's softball team will host the 2021 MEAC North/South Roundup Tournament this weekend April 16th -18th, at the new Orangeburg Recreation Park which is located across from the Lowe's on the North Road/Hwy 178.

"The City of Orangeburg has been an integral part of making the MEAC round up a success," said SC State head coach Tatjana Matthews. "Bringing eight teams to Orangeburg to play over the weekend not only helps to make conference play in the MEAC possible, but also supports the hotels, restaurants, and city who have all taken a hit in 2020."

Matthews noted, "I am so excited that we were able to team up and make this happen so that South Carolina State University can do our part to support the much needed economic recovery for the town we so proudly call home."

Other teams participating in the tournament are Florida A&M, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Norfolk State, Morgan State, Coppin State, Howard, and Delaware State.

The Bulldogs, open tournament play on Friday (April, 16^th) at 3 p.m. against Norfolk State, followed by a showdown with Morgan State on Saturday, (Apr. 17^th) at 11 a.am. and then Delaware State at 1:30 p.m.

SC State wraps up the MEAC North/South Roundup on Sunday (Apr. 18^th) with a pair of contests against Howard at 10 a.m. and Coppin State at 12:30 p.m.

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COVID-19 PROTOCOL: The City of Orangeburg remains committed in our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and we appreciate the cooperation of all patrons at Orangeburg Recreation Park as well. The Parks and Recreation Department asks all patrons to wear a mask that covers both your nose and mouth. Also, please remember to practice social distancing with those who do not live in your household - that means sitting 6 feet apart from others outside of your family. You will also find hand-sanitizing stations outside of every press box and concession stand. We appreciate your compliance of our safety protocols as we ALL do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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