Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern to Host Open Scrimmage Oct. 18
9/24/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Sept. 24, 2014
EVANSTON, Ill. - For the second straight year, head coach Chris Collins and the Northwestern men's basketball program will open the doors to Welsh-Ryan Arena to the public for an open scrimmage Saturday, Oct. 18.
It will be the first opportunity for fans to see the 2014-15 Wildcats in action as well as check out the new upgrades to Welsh-Ryan Arena for this season.
Northwestern will take the court for warmups beginning at 2:30 p.m. The 'Cats will compete in a scrimmage and participate in on-court activities with fans. Those in attendance can also sign up for giveaways. Coach Collins will conclude the festivities by addressing the fans.
Account executives will be on hand to help prospective season ticket holders select their seats.
The festivities will wrap up at 4 p.m., in time for fans to make their way to Walker Way to welcome the Northwestern football team as it arrives at Ryan Field in preparation for the squad's contest against Nebraska at 6:30 p.m.
Coach Collins and the Wildcats return four starters and six letterwinners from a year ago while also welcoming a touted freshman class.
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