SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State's softball doubleheader on Saturday against visiting Northern Iowa will be moved up an hour to accommodate potential weather issues in the Springfield area on Saturday afternoon. The twin bill at Killian Stadium will now begin at 11 a.m.
 
Both games of the doubleheader will remain on the ESPN3 broadcast schedule.
 
The Bears (18-9, 4-1 MVC) are 4-0 on their current home stand, while head coach Holly Hesse is sitting at 799 career wins heading into the weekend.