# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Oasis DII Collegiate Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? The Oasis DII Collegiate Classic
February 27 – March 1
? Oasis Sports Complex | Marion, IL

Nine NCAA Division II programs.
National recognition.
Local stars returning home.

The brand-new, $40 million Oasis Sports Complex is proud to host its first collegiate softball showcase, The Oasis DII Collegiate Classic, a three-day tournament featuring elite NCAA Division II competition right here in Southern Illinois.

? Competing Programs
Ferris State (MI)
UIndy (IN) – #22 NFCA Preseason Poll | #1 GLVC Preseason Poll
UMSL (MO)
McKendree (IL) – #3 GLVC Preseason Poll | Defeated #8 West Texas A&M
Purdue Northwest (IN)
Kentucky Wesleyan (KY)
Wisconsin-Parkside (WI) – featuring 2025 All-American Mia Johnson
Grand Valley State (MI) – GLIAC Preseason #2
Lincoln University (MO)
This is high-level college softball, fast-paced, powerful, and incredibly competitive.

⭐ Local Ties. National Talent.
Many of the athletes competing this weekend have strong Southern Illinois roots, including former standouts from:
Murphysboro HS
John A. Logan College
Sesser-Valier HS
Carbondale Community HS
Effingham HS
And more
This is a rare opportunity to watch players you’ve followed since high school compete at the collegiate level, right here at home.

?️ The Venue
The Oasis Sports Complex delivers a championship-caliber experience:
✔️ All-turf playing surfaces
✔️ Professional lighting & digital scoring
✔️ Athlete-focused amenities
✔️ Modern design with Oasis’ signature cool aesthetic
✔️ Located in the heart of Thrillville: Marion’s new walkable sports, dining & entertainment destination

? Fans Welcome
Softball families. Youth players. Coaches. Alumni. Sports fans.
Come see some of the best NCAA Division II programs in the Midwest compete — and experience the Oasis Sports Complex for yourself.

?️ Admission: 
Adults One Day: $10 – Weekend: $20
Children One Day: $5 – Weekend $10

? For full game schedule see the “Discussion” page of this Facebook Event.

Help us launch what we believe will become an annual early-season tradition in Southern Illinois.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/the-oasis-dii-collegiate-classic/200029728407031
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029728407031?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=marion-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Marion
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1677 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
- **lat**: 37.7551
- **long**: -88.97722
- **full address**: 1677 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Oasis Sports Complex (https://allevents.in/org/oasis-sports-complex/27372760)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1677 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oasis Sports Complex
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports, Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Oasis DII Collegiate Classic ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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