April 25, 2007

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern's final home Big Ten games of 2007 take place this weekend at Sharon J. Drysdale Field when the Wildcats welcome Iowa and Illinois to town, and NU has a number of exciting promotions in store for its fans!

Also, Northwestern softball's inaugural PURPLE AUCTION is slated for Saturday, April 28, after NU's noon CT game against Iowa. Tickets still are available for this event, which will feature great food, drink and auction items such as a Nintendo Wii, Chicago sports memorabilia, sporting event tickets and much, much more.

The event is the kickoff of CAMPAIGN PURPLE, which will help fund Northwestern softball stadium renovations and enhance the future of Northwestern softball. The 2007 senior class also will be honored at the event. For tickets to the auction ($50 for adults, $20 for children), contact Kate Drohan at 847-491-4650 or email her at k-drohan@northwestern.edu.

This weekend also marks Senior Weekend for the Wildcats, and there are plenty of exciting promotions and giveaways for the fans who come out to Drysdale Field:

Friday, April 27 at 4 p.m. vs. Iowa
After School Day -- Kids in 8th grade and under can go on the field for starting lineups and meet the team after the game! The first 100 fans into the game will receive a Foam K!

Saturday, April 28 at noon CT vs. Iowa
Wildcat Kids' Club Day, Scout Day and Heroes' Day -- Wildcat Kids' Club members and scouts can go on the field for starting lineups and meet the team after the game! All Kids' Club members and scouts will receive a Foam K and a Wildcat Softball poster for autographs. RSVP to wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu to reserve your spot!

All fans in 8th grade and under can sit in the Kids' K Section with members of the Wildcat Women's basketball team to learn how to keep score during the game. Plus, there will be chances to win gift cards from Wildcat sponsors, including LaSalle Bank and Pita Pete's.

NU will honor public safety officials and members of the armed services Saturday, as well! Bring someone you admire to be part of our Heroes' Day tribute!

Sunday, April 29 at noon CT (DH) vs. Illinois
Senior Day is the BIG Game -- Fans in 8th grade and under can go on the field for starting lineups and meet the team after the game! The first 100 fans into the game will receive a Foam K!

Plus, NU students can enter the Cornhole Tournament presented by Chipotle in Evanston. The first 50 NU students to sign up for the tournament will receive a free Chipotle burrito coupon and the winning team will split a year's supply of Chipotle burritos! Sign up begins at noon and the tournament will begin after the first game (approximately 2:30 pm).

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