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Specialty Basketball Games Set for 2024-25

Aberdeen, S.D. – 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 today. 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 | October 28

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 | November 8

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 | January 24-25

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.

DateOpponentLocationTime
28-OctDickinson StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Aberdeen Civic Arena7:30 p.m.
8-Novat Missouri Western StateSt. Joseph, MO2 p.m.
10-NovEmporia StateSt. Joseph, MO12 p.m.
15-Novat Northwest NazareneNampa, ID8 p.m.
19-NovDakota StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:00 p.m.
23-Novat JamestownJamestown, NDTBD
26-NovUMaryABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:00 p.m.
5-Decat MSU MoorheadMoorhead, MN7:30 p.m.
13-Decat Bemidji StateBemidji, MN7:30 p.m.
14-Decat St. Cloud StateSt. Cloud, MN5:30 p.m.
16-DecJamestownABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:00 p.m.
20-DecMinnesota CrookstonABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:30 p.m.
21-DecMinot StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena6:00 p.m.
3-JanMinnesota DuluthABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:30 p.m.
4-JanConcordia-St. PaulABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena6:00 p.m.
10-Janat Wayne StateWayne, NE7:30 p.m.
11-Janat  Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD5:30 p.m.
17-Janat Southwest Minnesota StateMarshall, MN5:30 p.m.
18-Janat Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD3:30 p.m.
24-JanMinnesota StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena5:30 p.m.
25-JanWinona StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4:00 p.m.
30-JanMSU MoorheadABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena5:30 p.m.
1-Febat Minot StateMinot, ND3:30 p.m.
6-Febat Minnesota CrookstonCrookston, MN5:30 p.m.
8-FebBemidji StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4:00 p.m.
14-Febat Concordia-St. PaulSt. Paul, MN5:30 p.m.
15-Febat Minnesota DuluthDuluth, MN3:30 p.m.
21-FebSioux FallsABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena5:30 p.m.
22-FebSouthwest Minnesota StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4:00 p.m.
DateOpponentLocationTime
28-OctDakota State [Ex]ABERDEEN, S.D. / Aberdeen Civic Arena5:30 p.m.
8-NovPittsburg StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena12 p.m.
9-NovNebraska KearneyABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4 p.m.
15-Novat South Dakota MinesRapid City, SDTBD
16-NovBlack Hills StateRapid City, SDTBD
21-NovUMaryABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:00 p.m.
29-Novat Hawaii HiloHilo, HI10 p.m.
30-NovCalifornia State Dominguez HillsHilo, HI6 p.m.
5-Decat MSU MoorheadMoorhead, MN5:30 p.m.
13-Decat Bemidji StateBemidji, MN5:30 p.m.
14-Decat St. Cloud StateSt. Cloud, MN3:30 p.m.
20-DecMinnesota CrookstonABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena5:30 p.m.
21-DecMinot StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4:00 p.m.
3-JanMinnesota DuluthABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena5:30 p.m.
4-JanConcordia-St. PaulABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena4:00 p.m.
10-Janat Wayne StateWayne, NE5:30 p.m.
11-Janat Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD3:30 p.m.
17-Janat Southwest Minnesota StateMarshall, MN7:30 p.m.
18-Janat Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD5:30 p.m.
24-JanMinnesota StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:30 p.m.
25-JanWinona StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena6:00 p.m.
30-JanMSU MoorheadABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:30 p.m.
1-Febat Minot StateMinot, ND5:30 p.m.
6-Febat Minnesota CrookstonCrookston, MN7:30 p.m.
8-FebBemidji StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena6:00 p.m.
14-Febat Concordia-St. PaulSt. Paul, MN7:30 p.m.
15-Febat Minnesota DuluthDuluth, MN5:30 p.m.
21-FebSioux FallsABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena7:30 p.m.
22-FebSouthwest Minnesota StateABERDEEN, S.D. / Wachs Arena6:00 p.m.

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