The Lake Charles Toyota "Diamond Dinner", honoring McNeese baseball and softball, is set for Friday, Feb. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at the Magnolia House Events in Lake Charles.

The event, which serves as the official kick-off to the season for both squads, will begin with a social hour from 6-7 p.m., with a cash bar available throughout the event. Dinner will be served around 7 p.m., and supporters will hear from both baseball head coach Justin Hill and softball head coach James Landreneau regarding the upcoming season, prior to the beginning of the live auction.

A silent auction will be held with a variety of items up for bid while those in attendance will have a chance to walk away with a variety of door prizes while enjoying a live musical performance by "Doc" Wilder. 

McNeese's Diamond Dinner has been a highly successful event the last seven years, with proceeds directly supporting the baseball and softball student-athletes and their programs.

There are four levels of reserved tables for the event:

• Single ($1,000) - Reserved table for eight, gift for table purchaser, and name on display.
• Double ($2,500) - Reserved table for eight, gift for table purchaser, name on display, a bottle of bourbon, and a pistol for the purchaser.
• Triple ($5,000) - Reserved table for eight, name on display, bottle of bourbon, pistol for the table purchaser, waitress for the table, shotgun for the table purchaser, two VIP passes for all McNeese 2023 spring sporting events.
• Home Run ($10,000) - Reserved table for eight, name on display, bottle of bourbon, pistol for the table purchaser, waitress for the table, shotgun for the table purchaser. The table purchaser also has the option to upgrade the shotgun, two VIP passes for all McNeese 2023 spring sporting events and your choice of: Argentina Dove Hunt for 5 or African Safari for 2 Hunter and 2 Non-Hunters. Or, chose to vacation at Jacó Region, Costa Rica in a 4 bed, 4 bath villa either beachfront or in the hills. 

To purchase a table, click the button below.

You can also purchase by contacting Nick Zaleski at nzaleski@mcneese.edu or Dana Dunbar at ddunbar2@mcneese.edu. 

Please make checks payable to the McNeese Athletic Foundation (MAF) 146. To download the printable purchase form CLICK HERE and return to Box 91989, Lake Charles, LA 70609.