Evanston's Beardsley Gym To Host Women's Hoops, Volleyball In 2017-18

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's basketball and volleyball will host their home events at Evanston Township High School's historic Beardsley Gym during the 2017-18 campaign. The Wildcats will rent Evanston's facilities while Welsh-Ryan Arena undergoes a complete, $110 million renovation.

"We're thrilled for the opportunity that Evanston Township High School has provided our student-athletes and fans," said Jim Phillips, Northwestern vice president for athletics & recreation. "This is a reflection of our already strong partnership with the Evanston community. We are excited for our women's basketball and volleyball programs to compete locally next year and create a true home-gym advantage as close to the Northwestern campus as possible."

Welsh-Ryan Arena will be transformed beginning immediately after the conclusion of the 2016-17 basketball season with anticipated completion by fall 2018. The venue will provide a state-of-the-art home for Northwestern basketball, volleyball, and wrestling, and the fans of those programs.

"ETHS highly values our many partnership opportunities with Northwestern," said Chris Livatino, ETHS athletic director. "We are honored to share our beloved Beardsley Gym with the Wildcats and thrilled to host the volleyball and women's basketball teams here this year."

In addition to being the 2017-18 home for Northwestern women's basketball and volleyball, ETHS will host its regular schedule of high school athletic events in Beardsley, giving 'Kits and 'Cats fans the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of sporting events at home in Evanston.

"We are grateful to ETHS for the opportunity to compete in their gym next year," head women's basketball coach Joe McKeown said. "It is important to our team, and for our fans, to continue to play in this community while our arena undergoes a world-class renovation."

"Our entire program is excited to play close to home next year in Evanston," head volleyball coach Shane Davis said. "This will continue to provide our student-athletes with a true home venue, and our fans access to the best college volleyball in the nation."

Beardsley Gym is located inside of Evanston Township High School (1600 Dodge Avenue). Ticket information for the 2017-18 women's basketball and volleyball seasons will be announced at a later date.

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Evanston's Beardsley Gym To Host Women's Hoops, Volleyball In 2017-18

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