Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcat Softball Home Season Begins March 30!
3/22/2007 12:00:00 AM | Softball
March 22, 2007
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Seventh-ranked Northwestern begins its 15-game home schedule Friday, March 30, against No. 9 Michigan -- and that contest is just the beginning of an exciting spring at Sharon J. Drysdale Field!
Check out the following promotions in store for the first weekend of action:
Wildcat Softball Home Season Begins March 30!
Last year the Wildcats finished second at the Women's College World Series and this year looks to be just as exciting with the 'Cats starting the year 21-5! The Wildcats open the season with a bang as they face the 2005 national champion Michigan Wolverines in their first home game.
The March 30 home opener has been designated Chow at Chipotle after Cheering on the 'Cats!. Over 100 Chipotle burritos will be given away throughout the game, so cheer on the 'Cats and then chow at Chipotle in downtown Evanston.
Saturday, March 31 at noon vs. Michigan -- Lil' 'Cat Press Pass with Christine Brennan!
Special guest and Northwestern alum Christine Brennan (USA Today sports columnist, best-selling author and commentator for ABC News and ESPN) will be on hand to throw out the first pitch, as well as give writing tips to all kids in 8th grade and under who want to be part of the Lil' 'Cat Press Pass, which includes access to ask the coaches questions after the game. Kids can write their own game stories from the day's action, and the top stories will be posted on NUsports.com. The writer of the best story will win prizes compliments of Northwestern Athletics.
Sunday, April 1 at noon vs. Michigan State (DH) -- April Fool's Day Fun!
We could tell you what this day includes, but would you believe us?
Northwestern home games are played at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, 1501 Central St. in Evanston. The field is located in the Ryan Field complex, nestled to the east of Welsh-Ryan Arena and the north of Anderson Hall. Admission to all games is free.
