Jan. 31, 2006
EVANSTON, Ill. - In an effort to better serve our fans, the Northwestern Athletic Department opens Welsh-Ryan Arena 90 minutes prior to all men's basketball home games. This Saturday's game against Michigan State is presented by LaSalle Bank and will tip off at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This game is SOLD OUT.
The first 1,000 Northwestern students at the game will receive a rally towel compliments of LaSalle Bank. LaSalle representatives will also be on hand in the lobby of Welsh-Ryan arena offering a great Northwestern premium gift to any one registering for a qualifying LaSalle Bank account. And, as always at Northwestern home games, one lucky fan will have an opportunity to win great prizes by playing LaSalle Bank Shots at halftime.
Additionally, be sure to stop by the LaSalle Bank/Salvation Army "If It's Warm, We Want It" Warm Clothing Drive display outside of Welsh-Ryan Arena prior to the game.
Traffic around Welsh-Ryan Arena is expected to be heavier than normal due to the expected crowd.
CTA, Metra, and Pace all provide service to Welsh Ryan Arena. The CTA Purple Line from downtown Chicago stops at Central Street where you may connect to the #201 CTA bus that stops a block from the arena or walk three blocks west on Central Street to the stadium. The Metra Union Pacific North Line from downtown Chicago and Kenosha, Wis., stops at Central Street where you may also connect to the #201 CTA bus that stops a block from the arena or walk three blocks east on Central to the stadium. Pace route #213 runs along Green Bay Road and connects with five other Pace routes, and also stops at Central Street. For times, directions, and connections to all NU home games call 836-7000 (city or suburbs), or click on www.rtachicago.com
The Northwestern Athletic Department continues to urge fans to arrive as early as possible to all games to help avoid long lines entering our parking lots and at our lobby ticket windows. As always, thank you for your support of the Wildcats.