April 1, 2016

UPDATE (9:00 a.m.): Saturday's game has been moved back to a 2:00 p.m. start due to snow in the area. Stay tuned for more updates at MissouriStateBears.com or via Twitter (@MSUSoftball).

CHICAGO, Ill. - The weekend series between Missouri State and Loyola has undergone a schedule change due to forecasted cold temps in the Chicago area on Saturday. The Bears and Ramblers will now play a single game at noon on Saturday, if temperatures reach the league mandated minimum temperature standard of 35 degrees by game time. The teams will face off again on Sunday with a doubleheader beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The Bears (13-16, 2-3) enter the weekend with the nation's third-ranked defense and are coming off a convincing victory over Arkansas on Tuesday. Loyola (16-12, 0-5) won its home opener on Wednesday to snap a six-game losing streak.

Following this weekend's action in Chicago, the Bears return to Killian Stadium for a five-game home stand beginning with a 6:00 p.m. contest against Central Arkansas on Wednesday (April 6). Missouri State will face SIU on April 9-10 for Legacy Weekend. A free youth clinic will be held following the April 10 game.

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