The Iowa softball team’s sixth-annual “Meet the Hawks” night has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 23.

The free event, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, will be held on the second level of the Brechler Press Box in Kinnick Stadium.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet Iowa head coach Gayle Blevins and the players and coaching staff.

Complimentary appetizers and refreshments, as well as softball posters and schedule cards, will be available.

Fans interested in attending the event should RSVP by Feb. 19 to the Iowa sports marketing office at (319) 335-9431.

The Hawkeyes finished 42-16 overall, 13-7 in the Big Ten, last season.

The squad will begin its season at 7 p.m. Friday against Arkansas in Minneapolis during the Metrodome Tournament hosted by Minnesota .

— by Mitch Smith