Nov. 26, 2010

MORAGA, Calif. -- Senior Amy Jaeschke and the Wildcats departed for Moraga, California Wednesday evening for the Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Tournament, hosted by Saint Mary's. Take a peek at what it's like to be on the road with the 'Cats as Jaeschke records traveling through O'Hare Airport on the day before Thanksgiving, taking bus trips to and from the airport, practicing at Saint Mary's and spending Thanksgiving in San Francisco.

Northwestern faces the host school at 9 p.m. CT today (Friday, Nov. 26). Fans unable to attend can follow the action by on Twitter by clicking here @NU_SportsLIVE or follow livestats on Saint Mary's Website. A brief look at Saint Mary's (2-2) can be found below. Complete game notes and storylines can be found by clicking HERE.

Following Friday's game, Northwestern battles BYU at 8 p.m. CT in their second game of the event.

Opponent Profile
Saint Mary's Gaels
Location: Moraga, Calif.
Founded: 1863
Enrollment: 3,840
Nickname: Gaels
Colors: Navy, Red and Silver
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: West Coast Conference
Home Court (Cap.): McKeon Pavilion (5,500)
Athletic Director: Mark Orr
2009-10 Record: 21-10, 12-2
Series History: First Meeting
One thing you need to know about Saint Mary's: Like Northwestern, the 2009-10 season was one of the program's best in nearly a decade, as the Gaels posted 21 wins, including 12 in the WCC, and were rewarded with hosting duties in the first round of the WNIT.

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