NORMAL, Ill. – It will be a battle between the top two softball teams in the Missouri Valley Conference this weekend, as UNI (25-16, 15-6 MVC) travels to Marian Kneer Stadium to take on Illinois State (27-7, 13-3 MVC) in the Redbirds' final series at home this season.
The Redbirds and the Panthers are set to play a doubleheader on Saturday, beginning at 12 p.m., before wrapping up the series on Sunday at 11 a.m. The Illinois State softball program will recognize and celebrate their teammate Coen between games on Saturday, before honoring its student manager and five seniors at the conclusion of Sunday's contest.