so nice, we might have to watch it twice

(from nusports.com, as usual)

CBS 2 Chicago To Re-Air NU's NCAA Championship Victory Saturday
Championship game will be televised at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20

June 17, 2009

CHICAGO, Ill. --- Responding to the demand to relive the excitement of the Northwestern women's lacrosse team's drive toward an NCAA title, CBS 2 Chicago will re-broadcast the Wildcats' 21-7 championship game victory over North Carolina this Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m. The game, which was originally broadcast on CBS College Sports Network, represents the fifth-straight national championship for the Northwestern women's lacrosse team.

"To be certain, Northwestern is extremely excited about the re-airing of our NCAA women's lacrosse championship game on WBBM-TV," said Jim Phillips, Northwestern's director of athletics and recreation. "What head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller and her team have accomplished in the past few years is unbelievable, and we're excited to expose the program and the championship game to an even broader market."

CBS 2 Sports Chicago anchors Ryan Baker and Megan Mawicke will anchor the event, and will be joined by coach Amonte Hiller for a kick-off segment, setting the stage for the broadcast television premiere of the title game. The CBS College Sports broadcast will then be aired in its entirety, with play-by-play by Jason Knapp and Sheehan Stanwick Burch providing the color commentary. Amonte Hiller will then appear on a wrap-up segment following the game, giving a final perspective on the season and the team's progress as Northwestern now sets its sight on a sixth-straight crown.

"CBS 2 Chicago is thrilled to re-broadcast this championship game for our local audience," said Bruno Cohen, president and general manager of CBS 2. "And, we are proud to join with the Northwestern family of alumns, students and faculty to celebrate the accomplishments of these great athletes and share their success with hometown fans."

The re-airing of the championship game is a unique experience for both Northwestern and lacrosse fans, marking the first time an NCAA lacrosse game will be televised on broadcast television in the Chicagoland area.

The Wildcats capped a perfect 23-0 season by routing the third-ranked Tar Heels 21-7 at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md., on Sunday, May 24. In doing so, they became just the second team in the sport's history to win a fifth-straight crown, trailing only Maryland's seven consecutive national titles from 1995-2001.

A number of story lines made Northwestern's championship victory over North Carolina even more memorable. Senior Hilary Bowen, who just six weeks earlier had torn her left ACL, returned to not only start against the Tar Heels, but scored a game-high five goals. Senior Hannah Nielsen, the NCAA's all-time assist leader, dished out six assists to set a single-tournament record with 16 over four games. Finally, it capped an incredible career for the 10 Wildcat seniors, who leave Evanston with an overall record of 85-3 and four NCAA championship rings.

northwestern day on big ten network june 8

(from nusports.com)

Northwestern Day on Big Ten Network Set For June 8
Relive some memorable wins from 2008-09 and past seasons

June 3, 2009

EVANSTON, Ill. - On Monday, June 8, the Big Ten Network will offer some memorable Wildcat victories with 24 consecutive hours of Northwestern programming. The network will air six episodes of The Big Ten's Greatest Games, all Northwestern wins.

Featured games will include, at 4 p.m. CT, the 1995 regular season football finale against Penn State that punched the Wildcats' ticket to the Rose Bowl, the men's basketball team's 2009 upset of Michigan State at 7 p.m. CT, and the 2007 overtime football victory against Michigan State at 9 p.m. CT.

Fans can catch the Wildcats' 10th-straight Big Ten Women's Tennis Championship at 1 p.m. CT, and the softball team's 6-5 victory in extra innings against Iowa at 9 a.m. CT.

Additionally, four original episodes of Northwestern campus programming will air throughout the day, along with episodes from the Big Ten Network original series Friday Night Tailgate and Big Ten Short Stories that feature Northwestern.

The day of Northwestern programming is the sixth of 11 full days of programming devoted to individual Big Ten universities, including Wisconsin (May 27), Illinois (May 31), Michigan State (June 1), Indiana (June 3), Minnesota (June 7), Iowa (June 10), Michigan (June 15), Ohio State (June 17), Penn State (June 21), and Purdue (June 24). Two more full days per university of school-specific programming also are planned for later in the summer.

Northwestern Day Schedule - June 8
All times Central

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 5 a.m.
Men's Basketball: Northwestern 66, Indiana 64 (1/11/88)
Playing without three starters, Northwestern upset the defending national champions behind a perfect 21-for-21 performance from the free throw line. Shon Morris led the Wildcats, scoring 10 points, grabbing seven rebounds, dishing out four assists and making many key plays that didn't show up in the box score. The Wildcats seemed to dive after every loose ball, leading Bobby Knight to comment, "They just completely outplayed us."

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 7 a.m.
Football: Northwestern 41, Minnesota 35 (10/28/00)
The Gophers had a 35-14 lead going into the fourth quarter, but Northwestern quarterback Zak Kustok picked up five fourth-down conversions and managed to tie the score at 35 with 1:24 to go. A 45-yard "hail Mary" pass by Kustok on fourth-and-two as time expired gave the improbable victory to the Wildcats. The team scored 27 points in the final quarter.

Big Ten Softball - 9 a.m.
Northwestern 6, Iowa 5 (4/15/09)
Trailing three runs in the top of the sixth, Iowa stormed back against No. 10 Northwestern to take a 5-4 lead. The `Cats responded with a run of their own, tying the game at 5-5 and, after a scoreless seventh, the game headed to extra innings. In the bottom of the ninth, Northwestern pinch hitter Emily Haug belted a walk-off single scoring Aly Euler to give the Wildcats a huge victory and keeping their Big Ten title hopes alive.

Northwestern Campus Programming - 11 a.m.
NUvention Medical Innovation

Northwestern Campus Programming - 11:30 a.m.
President Bienen Profile

Big Ten Short Stories - 12 p.m.
Special Edition: Friends of Jaclyn

Big Ten Short Stories - 12:30 p.m.
Northwestern Wildcats
The Wildcat-centric episode features head women's basketball coach Joe McKeown, a special on former professional tennis player Katrina Adams, figure skater Debi Thomas and Black History Month, and a conversation with former football head coach Gary Barnett.

Big Ten Women's Tennis - 1 p.m.
2009 Big Ten Championship
Featuring Northwestern University

Northwestern Campus Programming - 3 p.m.
Moments in Time: A History of Northwestern

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 4 p.m.
Football: Northwestern 21, Penn State 10 (11/4/95)
During an incredible "Cinderella" regular season, linebacker Pat Fitzgerald led the Wildcats to its first Big Ten title in 59 years by beating Penn State. The season's motto, "Expect Victory," was fulfilled as the team went on to compete in the Rose Bowl.

Big Ten Short Stories - 6 p.m.
Northwestern Wildcats

Big Ten Short Stories - 6:30 p.m.
Special Edition: Friends of Jaclyn

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball: Northwestern 70, Michigan State 63 (1/21/09)
Kevin Coble scored 31 points as Northwestern ended MSU's 28-game home-court win streak with a huge upset. An 18-7 turnover margin, Northwestern's three-point shooting and suffocating zone defense delivered the victory over the Final Four-bound Spartans.

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 9 p.m.
Football: Northwestern 48, Michigan State 41 (OT) (10/6/07)
C.J. Bacher threw for a school-record 520 yards and five touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, as Northwestern pulled out a wild victory over Michigan State.

Big Ten Friday Night Tailgate - 11 p.m.
Featuring Northwestern University

Northwestern Campus Programming - 12:30 a.m.
They Call It Nano U

Northwestern Campus Programming - 1 a.m.
NUvention Medical Innovation

Northwestern Campus Programming - 1:30 a.m.
Dance Marathon

Big Ten Men's Golf - 2 a.m.
Big Ten Championship (5/1/09)
Featuring individual champion freshman Eric Chun

Big Ten's Greatest Games - 3 a.m.
Men's Basketball: Northwestern 51, Iowa 48 (2/8/06)
Despite looking for a marquee win when they took on #18 Iowa, the Wildcats got off to a slow start. Midway through the second half the team made its move behind the solid play of Vedran Vukusic, who contributed 26 points. Late in the game, Vukusic converted a 3-point play and the Wildcats hung on to secure the victory.

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