NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State softball team (15-4) will welcome Northern Illinois (6-11) for its home opener on Wednesday, as the Redbirds wrap up nonconference competition against the Huskies.
First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Marian Kneer Stadium and the game will air on The Valley on ESPN. At this time, attendance is limited to player pass list only and not open to the general public.
RED-HOT REDBIRDS
Heading into this week, the Redbirds are off to their best start since 1988, sitting at 15-4 overall. Three of ISU's four losses this season have come against nationally-ranked teams (Clemson, Tennessee and Kentucky).