Delta State Athletics Schedule Features Soccer, Football, and Events This Week

Delta State University’s Statesmen and Lady Statesmen are set for a busy week of competition, culminating in the 41st annual Pig Pickin’ event. Fans can stay updated on game coverage and purchase tickets through the school’s website and social media channels.

The week kicks off Monday with a Mississippi Farm Bureau press conference at 10 a.m. in the Arant Family Room. The event will be streamed on the Delta State YouTube Channel, and all media are invited to attend.

On Tuesday, the men’s soccer team hosts Ouachita Baptist University at 3:30 p.m. at Kluck Field in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The women’s soccer team faces McKendree University at 1 p.m. on Leemon Field in Lebanon, Illinois. Live streaming and live stats are available for both matches.

There are no scheduled events Wednesday or Thursday. On Friday, the men’s soccer team plays Florida Southern College at 3:30 p.m. at Delta Field in Cleveland, Mississippi. Fans can watch the game live and access live stats.

The football team will host Wingate University at 6 p.m. Saturday at Parker Field at McCool Stadium in Cleveland. The game will be broadcast live on radio, with live streaming and stats also available.

On Sunday, the men’s soccer team concludes the week with a match against Eckerd College at 11 a.m. at Delta Field. Streaming and live stats will be provided for this game as well.

Recent highlights include Tazjean Bird scoring his first career goal to give the men’s soccer team a 1-0 season-opening win over Harding University. The Lady Statesmen defeated Saint Leo University 3-2, with Caroline Chandler contributing a goal and an assist. The team also fell to Riverhawks in their season opener.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets and stay connected through Delta State’s social media channels for updates on all upcoming events.

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