EVANSTON, Ill. - The Northwestern women's basketball team is set to take on their first opponent in the new Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday as they open with an exhibition game against the Lewis Flyers.
The new Welsh-Ryan arena opened for the first time on Friday, Nov. 2.
With ten returners, the Wildcats add four first-years to the squad: Jess Sancataldo, ESPN top 100 recruit, Sydney Wood, Boston Globe Player of the Year, Veronica Burton, and Courtney Shaw who received an ESPN scout grade of 90.
Senior Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, junior Abi Scheid and sophomore Lindsey Pulliamwere named team captains earlier this year.
The Lewis Flyers are coming off a 24-8 season with a record of 15-3 in their GLVC conference games. Their season came to an end after a 49-63 loss to Drury in the NCAA Midwest Regional.
The 'Cats with face-off against the Flyers of Lewis on Sunday, Nov.4 at 2 p.m. CT. and will be streamed on BTN2Go here.
Northwestern will begin their regular season on the road at Green Bay, Nov. 6 before returning to Welsh-Ryan arena for the official home-opener against Duke, Nov. 11.
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The new Welsh-Ryan arena opened for the first time on Friday, Nov. 2.
With ten returners, the Wildcats add four first-years to the squad: Jess Sancataldo, ESPN top 100 recruit, Sydney Wood, Boston Globe Player of the Year, Veronica Burton, and Courtney Shaw who received an ESPN scout grade of 90.
Senior Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, junior Abi Scheid and sophomore Lindsey Pulliamwere named team captains earlier this year.
The Lewis Flyers are coming off a 24-8 season with a record of 15-3 in their GLVC conference games. Their season came to an end after a 49-63 loss to Drury in the NCAA Midwest Regional.
The 'Cats with face-off against the Flyers of Lewis on Sunday, Nov.4 at 2 p.m. CT. and will be streamed on BTN2Go here.
Northwestern will begin their regular season on the road at Green Bay, Nov. 6 before returning to Welsh-Ryan arena for the official home-opener against Duke, Nov. 11.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!