SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State will conclude its current nine-game home stand with a rare 11:35 a.m. first pitch this Sunday (March 27) against Minnesota, and the Bears are offering an Easter special a buy-one, get-one free ticket rate to allow fans to join in the festivities.

The 10th-ranked Bears, winners of nine straight games and the owners of an 18-2 overall record, will host the Golden Gophers in a three-game series, beginning with a 6:35 p.m. contest Friday (March 25) and continuing with a 2:05 p.m. tilt on Saturday before concluding the series and their home stand Sunday. As part of the holiday activities, Boomer will be on hand to distribute candy for the morning start at Hammons Field.

To take advantage of the special offer, fans can visit the MSU Athletics Box Office at JQH Arena or call (417) 836-7678 or toll-free at (888) 476-7849 and mention the Easter Special. The offer, which includes no limit on the number of tickets for purchase, extends to day of game purchases through the Hammons Field box office and cannot be combined with any other offer.