SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Season tickets for Missouri State’s 24-game 2011 home baseball schedule are now on sale. Prices have been reduced across the board, making Bears baseball this season a better value than ever.

    The home opener is March 4 against North Dakota, and the Bears also welcome Southeast Missouri State, Western Illinois, Oral Roberts, Kansas, Saint Louis, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma State to Hammons Field along with Missouri Valley Conference series against Wichita State, Indiana State and Bradley.

    Season ticket packages for reserved chairback seats are $100 for the general public, $50 for Missouri State faculty and staff and $20 for students. Students must show a valid and current student ID along with a student ticket for entry.

    Single-game tickets are priced at $5 for the general public, $2.50 for Missouri State faculty and staff, $2 for students and $4 per person for groups of 15 or more.

    Tickets may be purchased at the Athletics Box Office at JQH Arena or by calling (417) 836-7678 or toll free at 1-888-476-7849.