May 19, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- For the fifth-straight year, the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four will have a large helping of purple as top-ranked Northwestern advances to the NCAA semifinals in Towson, Md. The Wildcats now set their sights on fourth-ranked Penn at 5 p.m. Central on Friday, May 22, at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Fans can watch this game on CBS College Sports (DirecTV Channel 613).
If the 'Cats defeat Penn on Friday, they will face the winner of the Maryland vs. North Carolina game on Sunday, May 24. If the Wildcats do advance to the Championship game on Sunday, all Wildcat fans are invited to a Championship Game Watch Party at The Globe Cafe and Bar. Fans can enjoy great food and drink specials and watch the game on several fantastic flat-screen TV's. Game time is 4:30 p.m. CST on Sunday, May 24. The Globe Cafe and Bar is located just north of the Hotel Orrington at 1710 Orrington in Evanston. For more information, email wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.