Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcats Ranked No. 19 In Preseason AP Poll
11/3/2015 5:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball
By Hayden King, Northwestern Correspondent
EVANSTON, ILL. – Northwestern women's basketball will tip off the 2015-16 season ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Poll, which was released Tuesday.
Eleven-time National Champion Connecticut debuted at the top spot, while Big Ten opponents Michigan State, Ohio State and Maryland ranked among the AP top 10. Additionally, Rutgers and Iowa were among others receiving votes. The Wildcats will also face No. 22 North Carolina as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Dec. 2
Northwestern also ranks No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll and No. 12 in the early Athlon Sports Magazine poll.
With 23 wins to its credit during the 2014-15 season, Northwestern secured at least 20 victories for the first time in seven years under head coach Joe McKeown, and marked the first time since 1995-96 that the 'Cats won at least 20 games. The Wildcats earned the programs first NCAA Tournament bid in 18 years. The group also earned its first Associated Press poll ranking since 1996 and its first-ever acknowledgement in the USA Today Coaches poll.
Northwestern returns four starters this season, including Preseason All-Big Ten Team member Nia Coffey and her classmates Ashley Deary and Christen Inman. Senior sharpshooter Maggie Lyon is also back in the fold for McKeown, who begins his eighth season at the helm of the program.
The Wildcats hit the floor for the first time at Welsh-Ryan Arena for an exhibition game against Seton Hill on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. The regular season opens on Sunday, Nov. 15, when the 'Cats host Howard at 6 p.m., to tip off a three-game homestand.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game tickets for the upcoming 2015-16 Northwestern women's basketballs season are currently on sale. Tickets are available for purchase via NUSports.com or by calling 888-GO-PURPLE (467-8775).
Single-game tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for youth, seniors and students, while groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $3 per ticket.
Season tickets are still available for just $49, while youth are $29. A $99 season-ticket family plan also is on sale, granting admission to two adults and three children for each game.
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EVANSTON, ILL. – Northwestern women's basketball will tip off the 2015-16 season ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Poll, which was released Tuesday.
Eleven-time National Champion Connecticut debuted at the top spot, while Big Ten opponents Michigan State, Ohio State and Maryland ranked among the AP top 10. Additionally, Rutgers and Iowa were among others receiving votes. The Wildcats will also face No. 22 North Carolina as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Dec. 2
Northwestern also ranks No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll and No. 12 in the early Athlon Sports Magazine poll.
With 23 wins to its credit during the 2014-15 season, Northwestern secured at least 20 victories for the first time in seven years under head coach Joe McKeown, and marked the first time since 1995-96 that the 'Cats won at least 20 games. The Wildcats earned the programs first NCAA Tournament bid in 18 years. The group also earned its first Associated Press poll ranking since 1996 and its first-ever acknowledgement in the USA Today Coaches poll.
Northwestern returns four starters this season, including Preseason All-Big Ten Team member Nia Coffey and her classmates Ashley Deary and Christen Inman. Senior sharpshooter Maggie Lyon is also back in the fold for McKeown, who begins his eighth season at the helm of the program.
The Wildcats hit the floor for the first time at Welsh-Ryan Arena for an exhibition game against Seton Hill on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. The regular season opens on Sunday, Nov. 15, when the 'Cats host Howard at 6 p.m., to tip off a three-game homestand.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game tickets for the upcoming 2015-16 Northwestern women's basketballs season are currently on sale. Tickets are available for purchase via NUSports.com or by calling 888-GO-PURPLE (467-8775).
Single-game tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for youth, seniors and students, while groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $3 per ticket.
Season tickets are still available for just $49, while youth are $29. A $99 season-ticket family plan also is on sale, granting admission to two adults and three children for each game.
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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 and check us out on Instagram. For more information on following specific Northwestern teams online, visit our Social Media page!
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