General Information. Athletic Media Relations

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1 VISITORS GUIDE

2 General Information Location...Hammond, Ind./Westville, Ind. Founded Enrollment...15,000 Nickname...Pride School Colors...Black and Gold Affiliation...NAIA Division II Conference...Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Chancellor...Dr. Thomas L. Keon Athletics Website... Athletic Administration Athletics Director...Rick Costello Office Phone...(219) Address... Associate A.D. for Academic Services, SWA...Jennifer Madgiak Office Phone...(219) Associate A.D. for Compliance...Tom Albano Office Phone...(219) Assistant A.D. for Faciltiies and Recreational Sports (Hammond Campus)...Matt Dudzik Office Phone...(219) Assistant A.D, For Facilities and Recreational Sports (North Central Campus)....Shane Prance ... Development Officer...Brandon Swanson Office Phone...(219) Address... Athletics Secretary...Rhonda Lanfear Office Phone...(219) Athletics Secretary... Sarah Belford Office Phone...(219) Address... Business Manager... Terri Chance Office Phone...(219) Accounts Coordinator...Jan VanDeel Office Phone...(219) Faculty Athletic Representative...Lee Artz Address... Athletic Media Relations Assistant A.D. For Sports Info, Marketing and Event Management...Nicole Watkins Office Phone...(219) Graduate Assistant for Sports Information...Jon Newcomb Graduate Assistant for Video and Multimedia...Ben Cowart Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer (Baseball, Men s Basketball, Men s & Women s Golf, Men s Soccer)...Ken DeAngelis Office Phone:...(219) affkdean@pnw.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women s Soccer, Women s Basketball, Softball, Dance/Cheer)...Casey Fougerosse ... cfouger@pnw.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer (Westville Coverage)...Kyle Kleppinger ...kkleppin@pnw.edu

3 Staff Information Men s Basketball Head Coach...Matt Bush Office Phone...(219) Address... bush21@pnw.edu Assistant Coach...Matty Bush Women s Basketball Head Coach...Tom Megyesi Address... megyesit@pnw.edu Office Phone...(219) Assistant Coach... Kristen Peterson Baseball Head Coach... Dave Griffin Address... David.Griffin@pnw.edu Office Phone...(219) Assistant Coach....Shane Prance Cheerleading Head Coach...Justin McSurley Address... pnwcheercoach@gmail.com Phone...(219) Dance Head Coach...Valerie Finch Address... purduedanceteam1@gmail.com Phone...(219) Assistant Coach... Vanessa Byers Men s/women s Cross Country Head Coach...Austin Warner Address...TBA Office Phone...(219) Women s Soccer Head Coach...Danielle Foxhoven Phone...(219) Address... dfoxhove@pnw.edu Men s/women s Golf Head Coach...Randy Wexter Phone...(219) Address... Rwexter@pnw.com Graduate Assistant...Evan Sylvester Men s Soccer Head Coach...Ryan Hayes Phone...(219) Address... Ryan.Hayes@pnw.edu Assistant Coaches... Luke Dunn Softball Head Coach...Ritchie Richardson Phone...(219) Address... richa374@pnw.edu Graduate Assistant... Travis Hill Men s/women s Tennis Head Coach...Lucian Tabic Phone...(312) Address... ltabic@pnw.edu Women s Volleyball Head Coach...Julie Wiejak Phone...(219) Address...Jwiejak@pnw.edu Assistant Coach... Cory Sackett

4 DIRECTIONS TO FITNESS & REC CENTER HAMMOND CAMPUS rd Street, Hammond, Ind From the East Take I-80/90 West towards Chicago. Merge onto I-80 W/I-94 W via Exit 21 toward IN-51 South. Take the Kennedy Ave. Exit (Exit 3). Follow the North Kennedy Ave. ramp. Turn left and head west on 173RD St. Turn left into the parking lot of the Fitness and Recreation Center at the first stoplight. From the West Follow I-80 East towards Chicago. Continue on I-80 East into Indiana. Merge onto Indianapolis Blvd. via Exit 2. Follow the North Indianapolis Blvd. ramp. Turn right and head east on 173RD St. Turn right into the parking lot of the Fitness and Recreation Center at the first stoplight. From Detroit, Mich. Take I-94 West and cross into Indiana. Continue on I-80/94 West towards Chicago. Take the Kennedy Ave. Exit (Exit 3). Follow the North Kennedy Ave. ramp. Turn left and head west on 173RD St. Turn left into the parking lot of the Fitness and Recreation Center at the first stoplight. From Indianapolis, Ind. Take I-65 North towards Chicago. Merge onto I-80/90 West via Exit 259A towards Chicago. Take the Kennedy Ave. Exit (Exit 3). Follow the North Kennedy Ave. ramp. Turn left and head west on 173RD St. Turn left into the parking lot of the Fitness and Recreation Center at the first stoplight.

5 FITNESS & REC CENTER MAP HAMMOND CAMPUS rd Street, Hammond, Ind TICKET INFORMATION: Single game tickets for all home volleyball and basketball contests are $6 for adults (18 & up) and $4 for children (ages 4-17). Children under 3 and students with valid PNW IDs are free. Cash only accepted at the door. Season Passes are available, check out PNWathletics.com for details!

6 Directions to James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex WESTVILLE CAMPUS S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN From the East Take I-94 West and cross into Indiana. Take Exit 34A to merge onto US-421 S toward Westville. Follow US-421 for 5 miles. Turn left at the stop light to enter campus and take the first right at the roundabout. Follow the drive and make the final left into the parking lot into the Dworkin Center. From the West Take I-94/I-80 E East and follow signs for Indiana. Take Exit 34A to merge onto US-421 S toward Westville. Follow US. 421-S for five miles and take a left at the stop light into campus. Take the first right at the roundabout. Follow the drive and make the final left into the parking lot into the Dworkin Center. From Detroit, Mich. Take I-94 West and cross into Indiana. Take Exit 34A to merge onto US-421 S toward Westville. Follow US-421 for 5 miles. Turn left at the stop light to enter campus and take the first right at the roundabout. Follow the drive and make the final left into the parking lot into the Dworkin Center. From Indianapolis, Ind. Take I-65 North towards Chicago. Take Exit 178 for IN-43 toward West Lafayette/Brookston. Keep Right at the fork, follow signs for Lake Shafer/Lake Freeman and merge onto IN-43 N/N River Rd. Merge onto IN- 43/N River Road, follow for 17 miles. Continue onto US-421 N/N Kenton St, follow for 57.8 miles. Take the first right into campus, the Dworkin Center will be straight ahead.

7 PNW Hammond Campus /PNW Westville Campus PNW Westville Campus 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN 46391

8 James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex WESTVILLE CAMPUS S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN 46391

9 DOWLING PARK Purdue Northwest broke ground on its new outdoor athletics complex on December 9, The complex, a partnership with the City of Hammond to develop Dowling Park (located just north of I80-94 on Kennedy Avenue), provides comprehensive outdoor sports complex for both Pride Athletics and the Hammond s Parks and Recreation Department. The new athletic facility houses the playing fields for the Black and Gold s baseball, men s & women s soccer, softball and men s & women s tennis programs. Albert s Diamond Jeweler s Field (Baseball) Albert s Diamond Jewelers Field debuted in the Spring of 2015 as the official home of Purdue Northwest baseball. Located in the newly constructed Dowling Park, the field features an all-turf surface, other than its mound, making it playable year-round. PARKING Fans are asked to park in the main parking lot, located off 175th Street, behind Faith United Church of Christ ( th Street). Handicap parking is available. Visiting team buses are asked to park in the Hammond F.OP. parking lot, located at 7527 Kennedy Ave, and drivers and teams may enter the park from the North Gate, located near the baseball stadium s left field line. NOTE: Parking is prohibited along 175th Street or in the Jean Shephard Center lots. Officials/Referee Parking is located in the North Lot. To reach the North Lot, make a left on 175th Street and follow it for 1/4 of a mile. The lot is located on your right. DIRECTIONS Dowling Park is located just east of Kennedy Avenue and north of Interstate 90/94, off J.F. Mahoney Drive, just west of the Jean Shephard Community Center located at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr, Hammond, IN From the East: Heading west on I-80 W/I-94 W, take Exit 3 toward N. Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. From the West: Heading east on I-80 E/I-94 E, take Exit 3 toward North Kennedy Ave and keep left. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. The F.O.P. parking lot is located at the corner of J.F. Mahoney Drive and 175th Street. ADMISSION Admission to all Purdue Northwest baseball games is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages Children 3 and under are free. All Purdue Northwest students with valid ID are free. Season passes are available, starting at two adult passes for $40. For more info, visit pnwathletics.com. RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS Restrooms are located in the cornerstone building located in the center of Dowling Park. Concessions will be provided by the City of Hammond, cash only. VISITING TEAM BUSES Visiting team buses may drop off teams at the North Lot or main Dowling Park lot. Buses are asked to park in the F.O.P. lot. Fifth Third Bank Field (Softball) Fifth Third Bank Field debuted in the Spring of 2015 as the official home of PurdueNorthwest softball. Located in the newly constructed Dowling Park, the field features an all-turf surface, other than its mound, making it playable year-round. PARKING Fans are asked to park in the main parking lot, located off 175th Street, behind Faith United Church of Christ ( th Street). Handicap parking is available. Visiting team buses are asked to park in the Hammond F.OP. parking lot, located at 7527 Kennedy Ave, and drivers and teams may enter the park from the North Gate, located near the baseball stadium s left field line. Officials/Referee Parking is located in the South Lot. The South Lot is convenient for Pepsi Field (soccer) and Fifth Third Field (softball). To reach the South Lot, continue straight on J.F. Mahoney Drive and follow the bend to the left for 1/4 of a mile. The lot is located on the lefthand side of J.F. Mahoney Drive before you reach the Jean Shephard Center. NOTE: Parking is prohibited along 175th Street or in the Jean Shephard Center lots. DIRECTIONS Dowling Park is located just east of Kennedy Avenue and north of Interstate 90/94, off J.F. Mahoney Drive, just west of the Jean Shephard Community Center located at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr, Hammond, IN From the East: Heading west on I-80 W/I-94 W, take Exit 3 toward N. Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. From the West: Heading east on I-80 E/I-94 E, take Exit 3 toward North Kennedy Ave and keep left. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. Officials/Referee Parking is located in the South Lot. To reach the South Lot, continue straight on J.F. Mahoney Drive and follow the bend to the left for 1/4 of a mile. The lot is located on the left-hand side of J.F. Mahoney Drive before you reach the Jean Shephard Center. ADMISSION Admission to all Purdue Northwest softball games is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages Children 3 and under are free. All Purdue Northwest students with valid ID are free. Season passes are available, starting at two adult passes for $40. For more info, visit PNWathletics.com RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS Restrooms are located in the cornerstone building located in the center of Dowling Park. Concessions will be provided by the City of Hammond, cash only. VISITING TEAM BUSES Visiting team buses may drop off teams at the South Lot. Buses are asked to park in the F.O.P. lot. located at 7527 Kennedy Ave.

10 DOWLING PARK Pepsi Field (Soccer) Pepsi Field debuted in August 2015 as the official home of Purdue Northwest men s and women s soccer. Located in the newly constructed Dowling Park, the field features an all-turf surface, making it playable year-round. PARKING Fans are asked to park in the main parking lot, located off 175th Street, behind Faith United Church of Christ ( th Street). Handicap parking is available. Visiting team buses are asked to park in the Hammond F.OP. parking lot, located at 7527 Kennedy Ave, and drivers and teams may enter the park from the North Gate, located near the baseball stadium s left field line. Officials/Referee Parking is located in the South Lot. The South Lot is convenient for Pepsi Field (soccer) and Fifth Third Field (softball). To reach the South Lot, continue straight on J.F. Mahoney Drive and follow the bend to the left for 1/4 of a mile. The lot is located on the lefthand side of J.F. Mahoney Drive before you reach the Jean Shephard Center. NOTE: Parking is prohibited along 175th Street or in the Jean Shephard Center lots. DIRECTIONS Dowling Park is located just east of Kennedy Avenue and north of Interstate 90/94, off J.F. Mahoney Drive, just west of the Jean Shephard Community Center located at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr, Hammond, IN From the East: Heading west on I-80 W/I-94 W, take Exit 3 toward N. Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. From the West: Heading east on I-80 E/I-94 E, take Exit 3 toward North Kennedy Ave and keep left. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. ADMISSION Admission to all Purdue Northwest soccer games is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages Children 3 and under are free. All Purdue Northwest students with valid ID are free. Season passes are available, starting at two adult passes for $40. For more info, visit PNWathletics.com RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS, SEATING Restrooms are located in the cornerstone building located in the center of Dowling Park. Concessions will be provided by the City of Hammond, cash only. VISITING TEAM BUSES Visiting team buses may drop off teams at South Lot. Buses are asked to park in the F.O.P. Parking Lot. The F.O.P. parking lot is located at the corner of J.F. Mahoney Drive and 175th Street. Community Hospital Tennis Complex The Community Hospital Tennis Complex makes its debut in the Spring of 2016 as the official home of Purdue Northwest men s and women s tennis. Located in the newly constructed Dowling Park, the complex features six artificial surface courts and bleacher seating for 90 fans. PARKING Fans are asked to park in the main Dowling Park lot, located off 175th Street, behind Faith United Church of Christ ( th Street). Handicap parking is available. Visiting team buses asked to park in the Hammond F.OP. parking lot, located at 7527 Kennedy Ave, and enter the park from the North Gate, located near the baseball stadium s left field line. DIRECTIONS Dowling Park is located just east of Kennedy Avenue and north of Interstate 90/94, off J.F. Mahoney Drive, just west of the Jean Shephard Community Center located at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr, Hammond, IN From the East: Heading west on I-80 W/I-94 W, take Exit 3 toward N. Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. From the West: Heading east on I-80 E/I-94 E, take Exit 3 toward North Kennedy Ave and keep left. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive.Take the first left onto 175th Street and follow the road behind the Faith United Church of Christ into the main Dowling Park lot. ADMISSION Admission to all Purdue Northwest tennis matches is free. RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS, SEATING Restrooms are located in the cornerstone building located in the center of Dowling Park. Concessions will be provided by the City of Hammond, cash only. VISITING TEAM BUSES Visiting team buses may drop off teams in the main lot. Buses are asked to park in the F.O.P. lot. The F.O.P. parking lot is located at the corner of J.F. Mahoney Drive and 175th Street.

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12 CORPORATE CHAMPION RESTAURANTS Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar Location: 121 N Griffith Blvd, Griffith, IN Griffith, Ind (219) WEBSITE: bridgesscoreboard.com Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Location: 2942 Carlson Dr. Hammond, Ind (219) WEBSITE: buffalowildwings.com... Chick-Fil-A Location: 2385 Southlake Mall Merrillvile, Ind (219) WEBSITE: chick-fil-a.com Culver s *For group/team catering, contact: Sandy Kenner cfanwicatering@gmail.com Location: 3950 Ridge Road Highland, Ind (219) WEBSITE: McDonald s 7420 Kennedy Ave Hammond, IN (219) Indianapolis Blvd Highland, IN (219) Ridge Road Highland, IN (219) Ridge Rd, Munster, IN (219) WESTVILLE CAMPUS 2316 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN (219) Domino s Locations: HAMMOND CAMPUS 7444 Kennedy Ave Hammond, IN (219) Broadway Merrillville, IN (219) N Main St, Crown Point, IN (219)

13 CORPORATE CHAMPION RESTAURANTS Langel s Pizza Langel s Pizza/Rodney s Sports Bar 2833 Highway Ave Highland, IN (219) Langel s/buddy & Pal s 1198 E. Summit St. Crown Point, IN (219) Langel s Pizza on 30 (Buddy & Pal s) 342 E. Hwy 30 Schererville, IN 46375C (219) Langel s Pizza Schererville 2120 Indianapolis Blvd. Schererville, IN (219) Meatheads Munster 9140 Calumet Ave, Suite 101 Munster, IN (219) munster@meatheads.com Schererville 69 US 41 #300 Schererville, IN (219) schererville@meatheadsburgers.com The Wheel Family Restaurant Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond, IN (219) LANSING Torrence Ave Lansing, IL (708) Round the Clock Restaurant HIGHLAND 9010 Indianapolis Blvd Highland, IN (219) SCHERERVILLE 909 W. Lincoln Hwy Schereville, IN (219) Wendy s Location: 7790 Corinne Dr. Hammond, IN (219) WEBSITE: wendys.com

14 LODGING PARTNERS THE RADISSON HOTEL AT STAR PLAZA Team Rates: $79 a night or $89 with full hot Breakfast Location: 800 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN Contact Information: Deann Patena, Director of Sales and Marketing (219) deann.patena@whitelodging.com

15 Live Streaming, Schedule information PRIDE SPORTS NETWORK Free Live, HD video is provided for all Purdue Northwest men s and women s basketball and volleyball, along with live stats, through the Prides Stretch Internet Portal. Free Live Stats are available for men s and women s soccer, as well as live stats and audio broadcasts for softball and baseball. All broadcasts are available at: FACEBOOK LIVE In addition to availability on our Stretch Internet portal, all home live video broadcasts are now available via Facebook Live on our Facebook page, located at ECAL Download Schedules Directly to Your Smart Phone or Outlook/iCal Calendars A new partnership with Ecal now allows Pride fans to download all or any Purdue Northwest sports schedule directly to their Smart Phone or desktop calendar. The FREE feature is compatible with both Outlook and ical calendars, as well as iphone, Android, or Blackberry systems. Ecal schedule are available at: PNWathletics.com Check Pnwathletics.com for the most recent updates, news, schedules! PNWathletics.com is the place for the latest news, game recaps, schedules, videos, photos, live streaming links, and more for Purdue Northwest Athletics. Don t miss out on the latest information at:

16 Social Media Join Purdue Northwest Athletics on Social Media and #RoarPride Follow news, highlights, videos, graphics, photos, and more on our Purdue Northwest Athletics social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Want instant updates on game scores or recaps? You ll see them first on Twitter. How about behind-thescenes photographs from your favorite team? Check out Instagram! All photo galleries and game recaps are available on our Facebook page and check out our YouTube channel for the latest video highlights and player and coach interviews. Use the hash tag #RoarPride to join in the conversation! or Purdue Northwest Athletics YOUTUBE Purdue Northwest Athletics PNWathletics.com