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Islander Spring Sports Luncheon

Posted at 10:29 AM, Jan 31, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-31 13:26:14-05

Everyone is invited to gather downtown at Water Street Seafood next Tuesday to meet some Islander coaches and get a preview of the exciting sports matchups planned for the spring calendar at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

The Islander Athletic Fund Spring Sports Luncheon will feature baseball head coach Scott Malone and softball head coach Blake Miller. Willis Wilson, men’s basketball head coach, will also share a mid-season update.

Coach Malone begins his 12th season on the Island and will once again roll out an impressive schedule, highlighted by a matchup with the University of Texas in Corpus Christi on April 30th.  Also returning this year is the Kleberg Bank College Classic, Feb. 21-24. The field includes Ohio State, BYU and Oral Roberts alongside the host Islanders.

Coach Miller starts his third season at A&M-Corpus Christi this spring. The Islanders will take to Chapman Field 20 times this year, including a three-game set against Big 10 member Wisconsin on Feb. 22-24. The home opener is set for Wednesday, Feb. 20, with a doubleheader against Prairie View A&M

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, with the program slated to begin at Noon.

Tickets may be purchased online, at the door or by calling 825-BALL.