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SAU Softball Facility Update
 
Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex

On April 1, 2016, Southern Arkansas University and its athletic department officially dedicated the main playing field at the newly-constructed $1.3 million Mulerider Softball Complex as Dawson Field at the Mulerider Softball Complex with the name placement of "Dawson Field", adorning the top of the brand new nine-inning scoreboard in right-centerfield.
 
"To complete great projects, it takes a team of people working together who give of their time, talents and resources," remarked SAU President Berry. "We are very thankful to the Dawson family for their support to make this softball complex a reality.  The Dawson family legacy will not just be in the bricks and mortar of this project, but also in the lives of the countless student-athletes who will compete and strive for excellence on this field."
 
The naming of Dawson Field comes after members of the Dawson Family generously donated the lights at both fields within the complex in honor of their late father, Bill Dawson Sr., as well as their late sister, Melissa Dawson. The field dedication also represents completion of the $1.3 million Mulerider Softball Complex facility project.
 
"We are elated to have the main playing field at the new Mulerider Softball Complex bearing our family last name," remarked Bill (Billy) Dawson Jr. "Our family has a long history with SAU, its athletic department as well as the city of Magnolia and we are honored to give back to the campus and community that has helped shape all of our lives."
 
The connection between the Dawson Family, Southern Arkansas University and the town of Magnolia began with the late Bill Dawson Sr. as he spent part of his 33-year coaching/school administration career in Magnolia, while his sons Charlie and Bill Jr. (Billy) both played baseball and garnered NAIA All-America honors in their time at SAU. 
On-Site Hitting Facility
Enclosed hitting cage (side)
Enclosed hitting cage (front)
Enclosed hitting cage (inside)
Enclosed hitting cage (inside)