Southland Conference’s statement on New Orleans and Mississippi Valley State baseball contest on March 10

FRISCO – The Southland Conference is committed to promoting and enforcing the principles and standards of good sporting conduct in connection with all Conference activities involving our member institutions, including competition against non-conference opponents. The Conference expects this conduct to be upheld by all game participants.

After a thorough review of the New Orleans and Mississippi Valley State baseball contest on March 10, 2023, the Southland Conference confirmed the home plate umpire’s conduct and actions were deemed detrimental to the Conference and in violation of Section 3 Character and Conduct of the CCA Mechanics Manual for Baseball.

As a result, the umpire has been removed from the series and has been suspended indefinitely from Southland Conference baseball games.

The conference will have no further comment.