Northwestern University Athletics
WGN Radio to Air a Trio of 'Cats Classics
4/2/2020 12:39:00 PM | Football, Men's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. — WGN Radio AM-720 announced that the station will air broadcasts of memorable Northwestern men's basketball and football games on each of the next three Fridays at 7 p.m. CT, beginning April 3. In addition to listening on the radio home for Northwestern Athletics, fans can stream the broadcasts online at WGNRadio.com.
Tune in and let legendary play-by-play voice of the 'Cats, Dave Eanet, bring you back to three of the most memorable performances in Wildcats history. The games will air with limited commercial breaks. Eanet, alongside studio host Mark Carman, also will be joined by special Northwestern guests to provide additional commentary and insight.
Friday, April 3, 2020 (7 p.m. CT) | Men's Basketball's last-second win vs. Michigan (March 1, 2017)
PxP: Dave Eanet | Analyst: Joey Meyer
Northwestern was nearing the end of one of the most successful regular-seasons in program history and looking to earn its first invitation to the NCAA tournament. In a back-and-forth battle at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Nate Taphorn and Dererk Pardon authored an unforgettable Wildcats memory at the buzzer.
Friday, April 10, 2020 (7 p.m. CT) | Men's Basketball's first NCAA tournament win vs. Vanderbilt (March 16, 2017)
PxP: Dave Eanet | Analyst: Joey Meyer
After a program-record 23 wins and historic March Madness berth, Northwestern made it's tournament debut versus Vanderbilt at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. In front of a partial purple crowd, the 'Cats first dance came down to the wire.
Friday, April 17, 2020 (7 p.m. CT) | Football's 2013 Gator Bowl victory vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1, 2013)
PxP: Dave Eanet | Analyst: Ted Albrecht
After a nine-win regular-season secured a fifth-consecutive bowl invitation, the Wildcats met Mississippi State at Everbank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, in search of their first bowl win since the 1949 Rose bowl. The historic victory also would give Northwestern its second 10-win season in the modern era and establish head coach Pat Fitzgerald as the winningest coach in program history.
