ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – The No. 11/15 Bethel University football team hits the road once again, heading down Interstate 94 to take on the No. 4/5 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in the Quarterfinals of the NCAA DIII Playoffs. The Warhawks and Royals have never played before but neither program is a stranger to this stage of the postseason. The Royals are in the Quarterfinals for the fourth time in the last 12 years, winning two of the previous three times in this round, while UW-Whitewater has won six National Championships in that span. UWW enters the game riding an 18 game winning streak. Kickoff will be at Noon on Saturday, December 1st at Perkins Stadium (the largest stadium in NCAA DIII) on the campus of UW-Whitewater.
Tickets
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens, and can be purchased at the ticket window near the front entrance of
Perkins Stadium starting at 10 a.m. UW-Whitewater also charges for parking in the lots adjacent to Perkins Stadium.
Saturday's forecast in Whitewater is calling for steady rain with temperatures around 35 degrees and strong East winds.
Fans should note that umbrellas are not allowed in Perkins Stadium.
Fans should also note that nobody is allowed onto the field after the game until an NCAA mandated 10-minute cooling off period for the two teams has expired.
UW-Whitewater Campus Map
Fan Bus Information
Fan busses for students & adults will leave from Bethel's campus at the steps of the Robertson Center (RC) at 6 a.m. and are expected to arrive around 11 a.m. at Perkins Stadium.
As of 4 p.m. on Friday registrations are now closed.
The bus costs are $20 for students (includes game ticket, lunch and dinner) and $40 for adults (which does not include the game ticket).
The busses will depart for Bethel following the completion of the game.
Alumni Viewing Party
Free Viewing Party via the Office of Alumni & Family Relations and the Bethel Gridiron Club at Randle's in Minneapolis.
11:30 a.m. with kickoff at Noon. Sodas and appetizers will be provided.
www.johnrandles.com
921 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Souvenirs
There will be NCAA DIII Football Playoff merchandise for sale at Perkins Stadium but stock of certain sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Fans can also purchase souvenirs, including new Quarterfinal round t-shirts, online anytime through December 6th.
NCAA Souvenir Shop
Viewing
Fans will be able to view or follow the game online at the following links:
Live video: http://reslife.uww.edu/stream/
Audio: KOOL 106.5 FM WKCH
Live stats: NCAA Live Stats
Twitter updates: Bethel Gameday
Game Notes
Bethel Week 13 Game Notes
UW-Whitewater Game Notes
Media Coverage
KARE 11 10 p.m. News Story (aired Wednesday night)
Coach Johnson on 830 WCCO Sports to the Max with Mike Max (aired Thursday night, starts in 16th minute)
Star Tribune Patrick Reusse Column
Pioneer Press Feature on Trey Anderson
D3football.com Feature on SJU/BU Defenses
D3football.com Podcast (UWW-BU preview begins in 28th minute)
Warhawks prepare to face Bethel, talented QB Roste in DIII quarterfinals (from Janesville, Wis. GazetteXtra)
Minor League Sports Report feature on Jaran Roste
Minor League Sports Report feature on Kyle Kilgore
North Central Postgame Media Coverage
Pioneer Press Recap
Chicago Tribune Recap
NCTV17 Highlights
Daily Herald (Chicago Suburbs) Recap
Minor League Sports Report Recap
Bethel Postgame Press Conference
Bethel Video Highlights
Coaches Corner with Steve Johnson Week 13
