The Illinois State baseball program announced on April 1 that its weekend Missouri Valley Conference series against Southern Illinois University (SIU) will be rescheduled because of expected bad weather in Illinois. The series is now set to begin on Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m., with additional games scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 5, at 3 p.m.
The change in schedule is intended to ensure the safety of players and fans as inclement weather threatens the region. Adjustments like these are common in collegiate athletics when severe conditions are forecasted.
According to the official website, Illinois State Redbirds benefits from the Redbird Athletics Excellence Fund for competitiveness and recruitment according to the official website. The Redbirds compete in NCAA Division I events across various regions according to the official website and are linked to Illinois State University according to the official website.
In addition to baseball updates, the university’s athletic department offers news, schedules, rosters and fan resources through its online platforms according to the official website. The Redbirds also utilize facilities such as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center for student-athlete preparation according to the official website.
For ongoing updates about Illinois State Baseball or other sports teams’ activities—including any further changes related to scheduling—fans are encouraged to visit GoRedbirds.com or follow team social media accounts.
