Fall Calm Before the Storm Set for August 26

DURANT, Okla. – As the summer comes to a close, the fall sports season is upon us. Join Southeastern athletics on August 26 for the fall sports edition of Calm Before the Storm presented by Choctaw Casino and Resorts set for noon in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union Atrium on the campus of Southeastern.
 
The event is open to the general public including alumni, fans, corporate partners, and community members.
 
Lunch will be available for purchase in the Student Union Cafeteria for $8.85 plus tax.
 
Those in attendance will hear from featured speakers including football head coach Bo Atterberry, volleyball head coach Nicole Solum-Mitchell, cross country head coach Dr. Stephanie Heald, and rodeo head coach Christi Braudrick, along with athletes from each of those sports.
 
Southeastern Director of Athletics Keith Baxter will also give remarks, while Jay Lindly, sales manager at Mix 96.1 FM and the radio voice of the Storm on the Southeastern Sports Network, will be the emcee for the event.
 
Opening dates for each sport are below:
 
Football: Sep. 5 vs. Southern Arkansas | 6 p.m. | Durant, Okla.
Volleyball: Sept. 6 vs Mississippi College | 10 a.m. | Arkadelphia, Ark.
Cross Country: Sept. 6 at Aggies Duel | Lawton, Okla.
Rodeo: Sept. 6-8 at Kansas State Rodeo | Manhattan, Kan.