Evansville, IN – February 13, 2024 – Kentucky Wesleyan College is set to host the Independence Bank Blue Bridge Battle softball tournament February 23-25, 2024, at Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville, IN. This marks the second year that the event will be held in Evansville, serving as the 2024 season opener for Deaconess Sports Park.
The Independence Bank Blue Bridge Battle is one of the premier NCAA DII softball tournaments in the region. 23 teams are committed to compete representing the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Great Lakes Valley Conference, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Mountain East Conference, Gulf South Conference, and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
“The Blue Bridge Battle grew from 13 teams in 2023 to 23 teams from eight states this year. With this remarkable expansion, Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville, Indiana is the ideal venue for a tournament of this size,†said Miles Mallette, Head Softball Coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
 This year’s tournament will see 54 games over the three-day event starting at 10 AM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be available online atkwcpanthers.com/tickets starting Wednesday, February 21 at 10 AM at . Single-day passes are $8 and three-day passes are $20. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.
“We are thrilled to kick off the 2024 season with Kentucky Wesleyan College and the Independence Bank Blue Bridge Battle,†said Tim Fulton, General Manager of Deaconess Sports Park. “We anticipate an electrifying showcase of talent and sportsmanship as these teams come together to compete.â€
For more information, visit the 2024 Independence Bank Blue Bridge Battle website.
What: 2024 Independence Bank Blue Bridge Battle
When: February 23-25, 2024
Where: Deaconess Sports Park, 4300 Heckel Road, Evansville, INÂ 47725
Event Schedule:
Friday, February 23, 2024
Game 1: 10 AM
Game 20: 4 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Game 21: 10 AM
Game 42: 4 PM
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Game 43: 10 AM
Game 54: 12 PM
