Nov. 10, 2008

EVANSTON, Ill. - Big Ten single game tickets are on sale for the upcoming Northwestern men's basketball season. The Wildcats will host all the Big Ten teams at Welsh-Ryan Arena except for Penn State.

The best way to get great seats is to purchase season tickets, which are on sale until the end of the day Friday, November 14.

Tickets can be ordered online at NUsports.com or by calling 847-491-CATS.

A list of promotions for the season follows:

Sunday, Nov. 16 vs. Central Arkansas at 1 p.m.
* Take a Kid to the Game Day - One adult ticket gets two kids (8th grade and under) in free. (Valid on the day of the game only.) Plus, Face painting, Wildcat Crafts, Balloon Animals and a POSTGAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION with the team!

Wednesday, Nov. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 7 p.m.
* Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Food Drive - Bring in a non-perishable food item to be donated to Family Focus and receive half-price ($10) admission and a coupon for Krakus Ham. (Valid on the day of the game only.) Plus, Krakus Ham will be donating one pound of ham for every food item collected.

Monday, Dec. 1 vs. UC Riverside at 8 p.m.
* Union Night - Receive two tickets for the price of one when you show two Union Cards at the Box Office. (Valid on the day of the game only.)

Wednesday, Dec. 3 vs. Florida State at 8:30 p.m. (Big Ten/ACC Challenge)
* Infiniti Networking Night: Careers in Sports - For $35 participants can arrive an hour before tip-off for speed networking with leaders and colleagues in the Sports Industry and free appetizers compliments of Bravo! Participants will also receive a game ticket in the Infiniti Networking section. Purchase your tickets online at NUsports.com using the following Promo. Code before Noon on December 2: INTSP.

Saturday. Dec. 6 vs. DePaul at 2:30 p.m. (Yellow Book Day)
* Wildcat Kids' Club Purple Pride Day - Free admission for Wildcat Kids' Club PURPLE PRIDE members. (Advance purchase only) Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 847-491-7504.

Monday, Dec. 15 vs. UMKC at 7 p.m.
* High School Night - Free admission for high school basketball teams that pre-register. To register your team, e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu. (Advance registration only.)

Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. Michigan State at 6 p.m. (Bank of America Night)
* The first 4000 fans will receive a free 2009 Northwestern Athletics calendar compliments of Bank of America.

Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. Purdue at 6 p.m.
* NU Faculty and Staff Night - $15 admission for NU Faculty and Staff. (Advance purchase only. Must have a valid WildCARD.) Plus, the Bucket Boys will perform at halftime!

Sunday, Jan. 18 vs. Minnesota at 1 p.m.
* Kids Day - Half-price admission for kids in the 8th grade and under. (Valid on the day of the game only.) Plus, Face painting, Wildcat Crafts, Balloon Animals and a POSTGAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION with the team!

Wednesday, Jan. 28 vs. Indiana at 7:30 p.m.
* Infiniti Networking Night: Careers in Law. For $35 participants can arrive an hour before tip-off for speed networking with leaders and colleagues in the Law Profession and free appetizers compliments of Bravo! Participants will also receive a game ticket in the Infiniti Networking section. Purchase your tickets online at NUsports.com using the following Promo. Code before noon on January 27: INTLN.

Plus, Quick Change will perform at halftime!

Saturday, Jan. 31 vs. Wisconsin at 7 p.m.
* Coaches vs. Cancer presented by the American Cancer Society - Be sure to wear sneakers to show your support in the fight against cancer and for your chance to win new sneakers compliments of Dick's Sporting Goods. Pledge a dollar amount for every point the Wildcats score to go toward cancer research.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 vs. Chicago State at 7 p.m.
* Infiniti Networking Night: Careers in Business. For $35 participants can arrive an hour before tip-off for speed networking with leaders and colleagues in the various business industries and free appetizers compliments of Bravo! Participants will also receive a game ticket in the Infiniti Networking section. Purchase your tickets online at NUsports.com using the following Promo. Code before noon on February 3: INTBN.

Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Illinois at 8 p.m. (U.S. Cellular Night)
* Purple headband giveaway for the first Wildcat fans.

Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. Michigan at 2 p.m.
* Kids Day - Half-price admission for kids in the 8th grade and under. (Valid on the day of the game only.) Plus, Face painting, Wildcat Crafts, Balloon Animals and a POSTGAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION with the team!
* Boy and Girl Scout Day - Half-price admission for all boy and girl scouts and their families. Must purchase tickets at NUsports.com with the Scout promotional code before Feb. 12. (Code available on Nov. 17 by emailing wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu)

Wednesday, Feb. 18 vs. Ohio State at 8 p.m.
* Infiniti Networking Night: Careers in Medicine. For $35 participants can arrive an hour before tip-off for speed networking with leaders and colleagues in the Medical Profession and free appetizers compliments of Bravo! Participants will also receive a game ticket in the Infiniti Networking section. Purchase your tickets online at NUsports.com using the following Promo. Code before noon on February 17: INTMN.

Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. Iowa at 1 p.m.
* Senior Day