January 15, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

USA South to Co-Host 2008 NCAA Division-III Baseball Regional

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - The NCAA Division III Baseball Committee, in conjunction with the annual American Baseball Coaches Association Convention, recently announced the eight regional playoff locations for this upcoming season. The USA South Athletic Conference, along with the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, will co-host the South Regional at American Legion Memorial Post 325 Stadium-Dan Daniel Park in Danville, Virginia from Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 17.

Dan Daniel Memorial Park has served as the home stadium for the Danville Braves, a minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, since 1993. The Braves compete in the Appalachian League‚ which is a rookie-advanced league primarily for those players beginning their professional careers. The stadium seats 2‚588 and features a permanent roof that covers the reserved seating area.

"We are extremely excited to host the tournament in Danville," stated Danville Parks & Recreation Athletic Director Jimmy Floyd. "It will be great to see this level of NCAA Division III Tournament play occur here in our own backyard."

"The USA South Athletic Conference looks forward to partnering with the City of Danville and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference in hosting the NCAA regional baseball tournament," said USA South Commissioner Rita Wiggs. "Danville has been such a wonderful host for many USA South baseball tournaments, so this is a natural progression. The teams coming to this event will be impressed with Danville's facilities, hospitality and support of the event."

The 2008 Division III baseball championship will feature 54 teams divided into eight regional tournaments. Of the eight regional tournaments, three will feature eight teams while five will consist of six teams. The team which wins the South Regional will advance to the Division III Baseball Championships in Appleton, Wisconsin on Friday, May 23.