Ole Miss Adjusts Weekend Baseball Series vs. Evansville

Doubleheader scheduled for Friday due to inclement weather forecast

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Ole Miss has announced changes to its weekend baseball series against Evansville due to inclement weather in the forecast. The teams will now play a doubleheader on Friday, with the first game starting at 3 p.m. and a 45-minute break before the second game. Plans for the series finale on Saturday or Sunday are still being evaluated and will be announced later.

Why it matters

Weather disruptions are common in college baseball, requiring teams to be flexible and adjust schedules on short notice. This change impacts the original three-game series plan and forces Ole Miss and Evansville to condense the matchup into a doubleheader, which can be more taxing on pitching rotations and player recovery.

The details

The original weekend series was scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, with inclement weather in the forecast, Ole Miss has decided to play a doubleheader on Friday, with the first game starting at 3 p.m. and a 45-minute break before the second game. Plans for the series finale on Saturday or Sunday are still being evaluated and will be announced at a later time.

  • The original weekend series was scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • The doubleheader will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Ole Miss Baseball

The baseball team representing the University of Mississippi.

Evansville

The opponent for Ole Miss in this weekend baseball series.

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What they’re saying

“Due to inclement weather in the forecast for this weekend, we will now be playing a DH tomorrow vs. Evansville. Scheduling plans for the series finale continue to be evaluated for Saturday and Sunday. An update will be announced as soon as it is finalized.”

— Ole Miss Baseball (X)

What’s next

An update on the plans for the series finale on Saturday or Sunday will be announced once a decision is made.

The takeaway

Weather disruptions are a common challenge in college baseball, requiring teams to be flexible and make quick adjustments to their schedules. This change highlights the importance of contingency planning and communication with fans and opponents when unforeseen circumstances arise.