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#B1GCats Tour of Spain: Aug. 22-Sept. 1

#B1GCats Tour of Spain: Aug. 22-Sept. 1

Northwestern heads to Madrid, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona

Follow along with the Northwestern men's basketball team as it tours Spain from August 22 - September 1. The Wildcats will play five exhibition games against professional teams during the trip and will visit Madrid, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona. Make sure to check this page throughout the trip for updates, including photos, video blogs and game highlights. Also, be sure to follow the 'Cats on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the trip.

Saturday, August 22
Team departs for Madrid
 
Sunday, August 23
PHOTO GALLERY
POSTCARD FROM SPAIN #1

 
Monday, August 24
Game #1 vs. Spanish All-Stars - L, 84-82 (at San Agustin del Guadalix)
GAME RECAP | PHOTO GALLERY
GAME HIGHLIGHTS


 
Tuesday, August 25
POSTCARD FROM SPAIN #2 - Visit to Real Madrid Facilities



Game #2 vs. Eurocolegio Casvi - W, 98-50 (at Real Canoe, Madrid)
GAME RECAP |
PHOTO GALLERY
GAME HIGHLIGHTS

 
SCOTTIE LINDSEY POSTGAME INTERVIEW


Wednesday, August 26
Travel to Alicante

Thursday, August 27
Game #3 vs. UCAM Murcia II - W, 94-54 (Pabellon Principe de Asturias; Murcia)
GAME RECAP | PHOTO GALLERY
GAME HIGHLIGHTS


COACH COLLINS POSTGAME INTERVIEW


TRE DEMPS POSTGAME INTERVIEW


Friday, August 28
PHOTO GALLERY
POSTCARD FROM SPAIN #3 - Visit to Valencia

 
Saturday, August 29
Game #4 vs. CB Tarragona - W, 85-63 (Pavello Esportiu Municipal)
GAME RECAP | PHOTO GALLERY
GAME HIGHLIGHTS


TRE DEMPS POSTGAME INTERVIEW

 
Sunday, August 30
Tour of La Sagrada Familia
Game #5 vs. US Toulouges - W, 70-44 (Pavello Esportiu Municipal)
GAME RECAP | PHOTO GALLERY
GAME HIGHLIGHTS


COACH COLLINS POSTGAME INTERVIEW


AARON FALZON POSTGAME INTERVIEW


Monday, August 31
POSTCARD FROM SPAIN #4 - Tour of FC Barcelona stadium, Camp Nou

 
Tuesday, September 1
Team departs Barcelona, arrives in Chicago