SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With near-freezing temperatures and high winds in the forecast for Friday (April 8) evening, Missouri State’s series-opening game with Bradley has been moved to a 2 p.m. start tomorrow in Peoria.

The Bears (24-5) and Braves (14-9) were originally slated to open Missouri Valley Conference play with a 6 p.m. contest Friday, but will instead play three afternoon games at Dozer Park. Game two of the series will be contested Saturday at noon, before the two clubs conclude the weekend series with another 12 p.m. game Sunday.

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