Softball hosts Mt. Olive on Lil' Patriots Day

The unbeaten Francis Marion University softball team will celebrate Lil' Patriots Day on Saturday (Feb. 21) when the squad hosts Mount Olive College for a doubleheader at noon. Admission is free.

All area youth softball players are invited to attend the game.  The first 10 young ladies that sign up at the FMU Softball Field prior to 11:45 a.m. will get to run onto the field with the Patriot starting lineup for the team introductions and the playing of the national anthem.

All young ladies that attend the game will receive a coupon for a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich or shake, at the South Irby Street franchise.

The Patriots' 9-0 start is the best since the 2003 squad won its opening 18 contests.

FMU will also play host to Fayetteville State University on Sunday at noon.