Jan. 19, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- No. 19 Northwestern's Big Ten season gets underway at 7 p.m. Friday night against Michigan State in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Fans are invited to come out and enjoy the match as well as the events surrounding the Chipotle BIG MATCH.
Senior Jake Herbert (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny), undefeated at 18-0, last week regained his place as the nation's No. 1 wrestler at 184 pounds following his 10th and 11th pins of the season at the NWCA National Duals.
Meanwhile, junior All-American Brandon Precin (Orland Park, Ill./Carl Sandburg) saw his ranking improve one spot to No. 2 at 125 pounds. After his impressive win at the Midlands Championships in December, Precin has run his record to 18-1 this year and is on his way to topping the 100-win plateau for his career before the season is over; he is currently 88-25 in three years at NU.
Support the 'Cats on Friday night by attending the Chipotle BIG MATCH in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The first 50 NU students into the match will receive a coupon for a free Chipotle burrito. Plus, one lucky student will win a quarter's supply of Chipotle burritos. All fans can win Wildcat prizes by arm-wrestling or thumb-wrestling superback Mark Woodsum of the Northwestern football team, as well as by taking part in contests throughout the match.
Parking is free and tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. NU students are admitted free when they show a valid WildCARD. For more ticket information call 847.491.CATS or e-mail cat-tix@northwestern.edu.
Be sure to support the Wildcats for all of the BIG Games in 2009. Below are the latest dates of the Chipotle BIG Games, which all include Chipotle burritos to the first 50 NU students into the game and a chance to win a quarter's supply of burritos.
2009 Chipotle BIG Games
Wrestling vs. Michigan State
Friday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
Welsh-Ryan Arena
Women's Basketball vs. Illinois
Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.
Welsh-Ryan Arena
Fencing - NU Duals
Saturday, Jan. 31 - All Day
SPAC
Men's Basketball vs. Ohio State
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m.
Welsh-Ryan Arena
Women's Tennis vs. Illinois
Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
Combe Indoor or Vandy Christie Outdoor Tennis Center
Men's Tennis vs. Wisconsin
Saturday, April 4 at 3 p.m.
Combe Indoor or Vandy Christie Outdoor Tennis Center
For more information or for updates on the BIG Games this year, e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.