LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama baseball team returns to action on Thursday, May 15, as the Tigers (45-11) began play in the 2008 NCAA Division II South Central Regional. UWA, the #3 seed, will face #4 seed and Lone Star Conference member Abilene Christian at 11:00 a.m. at Dave “Boo” Ferriss Field in Cleveland, Miss. The game will be broadcasted at 104.9-FM and athletics.uwa.edu.

This marks the sixth berth in an NCAA Regional for UWA (45-11) and the first since 2006. The Tigers, which have tied the school record for wins at 45, are 8-7 in their five previous appearances. The Red and White is 1-1 all-time against teams from the State of Texas, both meetings were versus ACU. The Tigers are 2-1 this season in the State of Mississippi with a 7-5, extra inning win over Delta State in Pearl, Miss. and a split doubleheader at William Carey. The Red and White is 5-2 against teams from the Magnolia State this season with all seven meetings against William Carey and Delta State.

The winner of the NCAA South Central Region Tournament will advance to the NCAA Division II College World Series May 24-31 at GCS Park in Sauget, Ill. GCS Park is home to the Frontier League’s Gateway Grizzlies. The park is located just outside the St. Louis, Mo., metropolitan area.

Tickets for the NCAA South Central Regional Baseball Tournament can be purchased at the DSU Athletics box office. Only All-Tournament passes will be pre-sold. The All Tournament Package is $25 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students. Championship game tickets are $10 and $8 respectively. For more information, contact the DSU Athletic Department at 662-846-4300.