Northwestern University Athletics
Midlands Championships on the Big Ten Network
1/2/2008 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Jan. 2, 2008
EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Big Ten Network will re-air the finals of the 2007 Midlands Wrestling Championships three times in the next four days.
This year marked the 45th installment of one of the most prestigious events in collegiate wrestling. The annual tournament attracts hundreds of the most talented wrestlers from around the country in a two-day, four-session double-elimination tournament.
Founded by Northwestern's Ken Kraft, the Midlands Championships are held every December in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The tournament has historically brought together the very best in amateur wrestling, and has provided the springboard for 92 Olympic wrestlers.
The Network will televise several replays of the championship session in the coming days and weeks. For programming information, visit www.bigtennetwork.com.
Midlands Television Schedule:
Wednesday, Jan. 2 -- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
Friday, Jan. 4 -- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, Jan. 5 -- 3 to 5 a.m. CT
