PRESS RELEASE

Opponents and game dates are set for the Northern State men’s and women’s basketball programs and Northern State Athletics is ready to announce the 2024-25 specialty games for the Wolves. This season’s specialty games will feature the annual I Hate Winter weekend, throwback night from the Aberdeen Civic Arena, and a Kids Day with the Northern State women.

Full details on each of the specialty events are outlined below. Fans can view the full season schedules for the Wolves by CLICKING HERE for the Northern State women and CLICKING HERE for the Northern State men.

Throwback Night at the Aberdeen Civic Arena

The Northern State men and women will face off against Dakota State (women) and Dickinson State (men) from the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday, October 28 in a pair of exhibition contests. Tip-off times for the exhibition games are set for 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. with the women followed by the men.

Tickets to the Aberdeen Civic Arena night are not included in the Wolves Club season tickets. Tickets to the contest will be available at the door or can be purchased ahead of time at nsuwolves.univeristytickets.com. Prices for the doubleheader are $10 for adults and $5 for students/kids.

The first 200 students in attendance at the Throwback Night will receive a free Waldo-themed t-shirt when they enter the Aberdeen Civic Arena.

Kids Day

The Northern State women’s basketball program will host Pittsburg State, Nebraska Kearney, and Minnesota Crookston for the November 8 and 9 weekend in Wachs Arena. Friday’s contest against the Pitt State will tip-off at 12 p.m. with area school districts receiving free admission. School district tickets will be coordinated prior to November 8. Districts looking to take part can contact Sam Masten at Samuel.masten@northern.edu for details and to determine availability.

I Hate Winter

The annual I Hate Winter weekend returns to Aberdeen January 24 and 25 with Northern State hosting Minnesota State and Winona State. The men will tip-off first each evening with game times slated for 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Giveaways and full details will be released at a future date.

In addition, fans can still get in on the action with the Northern State women when they travel to Hawaii in late November. Full fan details for the Big Island Classic can be found HERE. Act fast, registrations have an October 1 deadline.

To view game promotions throughout the year for all Northern State home athletic events CLICK HERE.