Sept. 13, 2011
Northwestern's Wildcat Classic Game Notes (PDF Format) 
Wildcat Classic Tournament Page
EVANSTON, Ill. -- After three tournaments on the road to begin the 2011 season, Northwestern finally returns to Welsh-Ryan Arena Sept. 16-17 to open its home schedule with the 30th Wildcat Classic. NU's slate begins at 7 p.m. CT Friday night, Sept. 16, against Duquesne before it faces both Colgate (noon CT) and WAC power New Mexico State (7 p.m. CT) on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Not quite an annual tournament during its history in Evanston, the Classic has been played in each of the last 10 years after being skipped most recently in 2001. Northwestern has won the title at its flagship tournament in five of the last six years, compiling a 17-1 record with the only loss coming via a tight, four-set setback against then-No. 4 UCLA in 2008.
For more information on the Wildcat Classic, visit the official tournament page.
Wildcat Classic Ticket and Parking Information
Tickets will be sold per session (Friday night session, Saturday morning session, Saturday night session) and admission will be valid for both matches in the session. Doors open one hour prior to each session and the arena will be cleared between Saturday's sessions. Prices for the 2011 Wildcat Classic are $7 for adults and $4 for children per session, and are available by contacting the Northwestern Ticket Office at (888) GO-PURPLE (467-8775).
Parking is free all weekend, with ample parking space available. Fans can park in either the East or West lots adjacent to the Ryan Field/Welsh-Ryan Arena Athletic Campus (1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208).
Wildcat Volleyball Season Tickets On Sale Now!
Don't miss any of the Wildcat's 13 exciting home matches at Welsh-Ryan Arena in 2011! Season ticket prices are $80 for a Family Plan, which admits two adults and up to three children. Adult season tickets are $40 with youth season tickets costing $25. Single-game ticket prices will remain the same for the 2010 season, costing $7 for adults and $4 for youth. The Wildcats are hosting the 30th Wildcat Classic Sept. 16-17 and also have huge home Big Ten matches against four-time defending national champion Penn State (Nov. 12) and perennial volleyball powerhouse and conference newcomer Nebraska (Nov. 26). Fans can get their season tickets by visiting NUsports.com or calling the Wildcat ticket office at 1-888-GO-PURPLE (467-8775).
Holthus Among Nation's Best
In addition to leading the Big Ten in kills per set (4.93) and points per set (5.56), Stephanie Holthus ranks in the top-eight in the nation in each of these statistical categories. Holthus currently is sixth in the country in kills per set and eighth in points per set. Along with Holthus, redshirt freshman Katie Dutchman is 18th in the country in blocks per set (1.44) and 45th in aces (0.48 per set). Junior setter Madalyn Shalter is 32nd in assists per set (11.07).
Registration Underway for 2011 'Cats Clinics
The Wildcats are providing an opportunity for all area girls in eighth-grade and under to join them as they host their second in-season skills clinics on Monday, Oct. 24, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Various drills will be demonstrated in an effort to teach fundamental volleyball skills. The clinics will last approximately 90 minutes. Cost of the clinic is $10 and includes a water bottle and three vouchers for admission to future Wildcat volleyball matches. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, call (847) 467-6862 or email wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.
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