By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Rainy weather could be expected in Cookeville throughout the week, but with a severe threat looming on Sunday, the Tennessee Tech softball team will move up its Ohio Valley Conference series against Eastern Illinois.

The new start time is a 2 p.m. first pitch for a doubleheader on Friday afternoon. The series finale will begin Saturday at 12 p.m.

The planned OVC Championship Anniversary recognitions and Putnam County Animal Shelter Food Drive will proceed on these new dates as well.

Admission to games at Tech Softball Field are free to the public.