February 7, 2003

FURMAN BASEBALL OPENS 2003 SEASON THIS WEEKEND AGAINST HIGH POINT

Greenville, S.C.--The 2003 Furman Baseball team is set to open its season on Saturday in a double header against High Point at Furman Baseball Stadium. The first pitch is slated for 1:00 pm.

The Paladins finish up the series against the Panthers on Sunday with the contest scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm.

Other highlights on this season's schedule are home and home series against nationally ranked Clemson and South Carolina along with non-conference games against Charlotte, Ohio, Winthrop and Charleston Southern

The Paladins open the Southern Conference season when they head to Statesboro, Ga. to face defending champion Georgia Southern on March 7th. Furman also faces tough home games against Western Carolina, UNC Greensboro, and The Citadel.

Six position players and one starting pitcher return from last year's squad, which posted a 26-34 overall record and a 14-16 conference record.