The Panthers were rained out and will wait to play their home opener until Friday.
EIU was scheduled to play Southern Illinois, instead their first home game will be against Murray State.
The Racers are 8 and 16 this year, but only have one win on the road.
Eastern is still chasing after their first win of the season.
First pitch for Friday's match-up is set for three.
The 8 and 15 Softball team intended to take on the University of Illinois this afternoon for a double header but due to weather has been cancelled.
The team had a double header yesterday against Morehead State, and lost the first game three to four but won the second, eight to two.
They play a double header for their home opener Saturday against Murray State at one.