The University of Illinois announced on Mar. 13 that the Fighting Illini baseball team will adjust its upcoming series against Minnesota because of expected bad weather. The teams will now play a doubleheader on Saturday at Illinois Field, starting at 1 p.m. Central Time.
The second game of the doubleheader is scheduled to begin 30 minutes after the first game ends. There will be no games played on Sunday. Friday’s game remains as planned and will start at 6 p.m. Central Time.
A parking notice was also issued: Parking at State Farm Center will not be available on Saturday, March 14, due to the IHSA Boys State Basketball Championships. Visitors are advised to use grass lots east and west of Illinois Field, or park at the Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building and Atkins Tennis Center.
The University of Illinois Fighting Illini baseball program participates in both conference and non-conference games to build competitive experience, according to the official website. The program is part of the university’s athletics under NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference rules, according to the official website.
Student-athletes in the program have opportunities for competition, development, and academic achievement, according to the official website. The team competes in intercollegiate athletics and operates as part of the University of Illinois system, according to the official website.
The schedule change reflects how college athletic programs adapt plans in response to weather conditions while maintaining opportunities for student-athletes and fans.
