Fans can bid to watch Drew Pariano and the 'Cats take on Penn State on Jan. 13. Proceeds from the auction go towards the Wildcat Fund.Fans can bid to watch Drew Pariano and the 'Cats take on Penn State on Jan. 13. Proceeds from the auction go towards the Wildcat Fund.

Northwestern To Auction Off 16 Mat-Side Seats to Penn State Dual

Dec. 28, 2011

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern is offering wrestling fans an opportunity to catch a Big Ten wrestling meet up close and personal this season. Sixteen total seats are up for auction when the Wildcats host the defending Big Ten and NCAA champion Penn State Nittany Lions at 7 p.m., Jan. 13.

Winners will experience the meet in a prime location: down on mat-level, as close to the action as fans can get. The 16 seats are to be auctioned off in groups, as four sets of two seats and two sets of four seats. The minimum bid for two seats together starts at $25, while the minimum bid for four seats together is $40. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Wildcat Fund, benefiting Northwestern student-athletes.

The highest bidders of each auctioned seat also will receive a Northwestern wrestling cup, a voucher for free a Coca-Cola and hot dog to enjoy during the meet.

Click for more information about the auction items and to place your bid today.

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