NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt will host Murray State at Hawkins Field on Friday for the David Williams Fall Classic.
The Commodores and Racers will play two seven-inning games with the first contest slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. Gates will open at 3 p.m.
Admission is free to the public and fans can enter the stadium using the main gates behind home plate. As concessions will not be available, fans are permitted to bring in outside food and beverage, excluding alcohol. Larger bags, such as backpacks, will not be allowed inside Hawkins Field in accordance with Vanderbilt’s clear bag policy.
Parking is available in the 25th Avenue Garage on floors 8-10.
Murray State is coming off a historic run to the College World Series last season. The Racers went 44-17 including a 17-8 mark in conference action.
Friday’s action at The Hawk is part of “Weekend on West End” where fans can earn a spot at football’s Star Walk on Saturday by checking in at the marketing table at five Vanderbilt athletic events.
The David Williams Fall Classic celebrates the life and legacy of former Vanderbilt vice chancellor and athletics director David Williams. During Williams’ tenure, Vanderbilt won four national championships. The Commodores also won 19 league titles, and the football team advanced to six bowl games.
As athletics director, Williams focused on elevating the student-athlete experience and highlighting the intersection of sports and society. He was the first black athletics director in the SEC and first black vice chancellor at Vanderbilt. Williams passed away in 2019.
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