NATCHITOCHES – The expectation of inclement weather Saturday has altered Northwestern State's athletic schedule.
 
Saturday's volleyball and football games have been moved up to earlier in the day because of a forecast that includes the possibility of lightning-filled storms.
 
The home doubleheader now will begin with volleyball taking on Stephen F. Austin at 11 a.m. with the Lamar-Northwestern football game beginning inside Turpin Stadium at 2 p.m. The football game still will air on ESPN+ and on the Demon Sports Network, flagshipped by 100.7 FM KZBL in Natchitoches.
 
Because of the expected inclement weather, the Demon Walk has been canceled for Saturday.
 
Admission for the volleyball match is free while all tickets originally sold for the football game will be honored as such.
 
Parking for the football game will open at 10:30 a.m. With the adjusted start times, the Alumni Tailgate at the Collins Family Pavilion will begin at 12:30 p.m.
 
Below is the amended schedule for Northwestern's Family Day activities.
 
12 P.M. | Family Day Check-In at the Student Union
Check-in at the Family Day Headquarters located on the second floor of the Student Union. Pick up tailgate picnic tickets, game tickets, and t-shirts at this location.
12 P.M. | NSU Family Tailgate Party – Music, Exciting Events & Family Fun!
Tailgate at the Union with live music, enjoy a variety of novelty acts, games, contests, and activities for the entire family.
12-2 P.M. | Tailgate Picnic
The tailgate meal will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, and a drink.
1 P.M. | Pre-Game Pep Rally at the Union
Show your Demon Spirit! Performances by the NSU Cheerleaders, Purple Pizazz Pom Line, Demon Dazzlers, and NSU Spirit of Northwestern pep band will get you ready to cheer for the Demons!
1:30 P.M. | Pre-Game Show
Family seating will be available on the East Side student section of Turpin Stadium.
2 P.M. | Northwestern State vs Lamar University