Philadelphia, Pa. (1/3/08) - The NCAA Division III Baseball Committee in conjunction with the annual American Baseball Coaches Association Convention announced this evening that Kean University will be the host of the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the 2008 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. Kean University will host this year's regional tournament at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, N.J. This year's championship will feature 54 teams (33 Pool A, 7 Pool B, 14 Pool C) divided into eight regional tournaments. Of the eight regional tournaments, three will feature eight teams while five will consist of six teams.

Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium is home to the independent minor league baseball, Newark Bears, while also serving as the home for both the Division I NJIT Highlanders as well as local NJAC foe Rutgers-Newark. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Newark, "The Den" offers a terrific urban setting with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. A 6,200 seat facility, Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium offers several premium areas including 20 Luxury Suites, each with indoor and outdoor seating for 20 people.

2008 Regional Sites

Mid-Atlantic Regional - Hosted by Kean University at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium

Central Regional - Hosted by Augustana College at Brunner Field

Mideast Regional - Hosted by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

New England Regional - Hosted by the ECAC at Whitehouse Field

New York Regional - Hosted by Ithaca College at Auburn Double Days Field

South Regional - Hosted by USA South Athletic Conference/ODAC at Dan Daniel Park

West Regional - Hosted by McMurry University

Midwest Regional - Hosted by Wisconsin-Oshkosh at E.J. Schneider Field