Dear Visiting Team, Sincerely, Sean T. Frazier Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics

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2 Dear Visiting Team, Dear Visiting Team, We are pleased to welcome you to DeKalb, Illinois, home of Northern Illinois University. We look forward to hosting your institution s participating athletes, coaches, official representatives, and spectators on our campus during the upcoming athletic season. NIU is committed to a high standard of athletic excellence and we support good sportsmanship while embracing the Huskie traditions for all home contests. In an effort to assist you with the planning of your upcoming trip to DeKalb and to make your stay more enjoyable, please use this Visiting Team Guide as a valuable resource. Inside the guide, you will find helpful information regarding game day procedures, travel amenities, and contact information for appropriate personnel. If you require special needs that have not been addressed within the guide, please give us a call a few weeks in advance so we can assist you. Best of luck to you in the upcoming season! Sincerely, Sean T. Frazier Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics

3 1 ABOUT NIU 2 NIU INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS STAFF 3 NIU COACHES STAFF 4 BASKETBALL (MEN S & WOMEN S) 6 VOLLEYBALL 7 WRESTLING 8 GYMNASTICS 9 CONVOCATION CENTER MAP 10 SOCCER (MEN S & WOMEN S) 11 SOCCER/TRACK MAP 12 TENNIS (MEN S & WOMEN S) 13 BASEBALL 14 BASEBALL MAP 15 SOFTBALL 16 SOFTBALL MAP 17 GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND MAP 18 DINNING INFORMATION 20 HOTEL INFORMATION

4 Location: DeKalb, IL (65 miles west of Chicago) Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 21,138 Nickname: Colors: Athletic Affiliations: Conference: President: Athletic Director: Huskies Cardinal and Black NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference Douglas Baker Sean T. Frazier Intercollegiate Sports Include: Baseball, Basketball (Men s and Women s), Cross Country, Football, Golf (Men s and Women s), Gymnastics, Soccer (Men s and Women s), Softball, Tennis (Men s and Women s), Volleyball, Track and Field, Wrestling ATHLETIC LOGOS MAC LOGO UNIVERSITY LOGO / SEAL 1

5 Sean T. Frazier Associate V.P./Director of Athletics ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Lisa Stocksdale Sr. Administrative Assistant Jay Vickers Sr. Assoc. AD/ Sports Administration Debra Boughton Sr. Assoc. AD/Business Affairs John Cheney Sr. Assoc. AD/Facilities & Events Ops Jerome Rodgers Sr. Assoc. AD/ Compliance & Administration Melissa Dawson Sr. Assoc. AD/Director of SAASS Ryan Sedevie Sr. Assoc. AD/ Collegiate Advancement & External Affairs EVENT MANAGEMENT Susan Hansfield Asst. AD Matt Gonzalez Director of Facility Operations Julie Ream Sr. Events Administartor Jason O Quin Sr. Events Administrator joquin@niu.edu COMPLIANCE Kiera Miller Asst. AD/Compliance kmiller4@niu.edu Scott Foelske Compliance Coordinator sfoelske1@niu.edu COMMUNICATIONS Donna Turner Assoc. AD/Communications donnaturner@niu.edu TICKET OPERATIONS Chris Radford Asst. AD cradford@niu.edu MARKETING Morris White Asst. AD/Marketing & Game Experience mwhite@niu.edu Katie Berry Asst. Director/Marketing kberry@niu.edu DEVELOPMENT Tim Rice Sr. Asst. AD/Revenue Generation trice@niu.edu Clifford Bottigliero Director of Premium Sales cliffordb@niu.edu Amy Schmidt Administrative Assistant aschmidt1@niu.edu HUSKIES SPORTS PROPERTIES Evan Hawkins General Manager ehawkins@learfield.com Patrick Scully Account Executive pscully@huskiesportsproperties.com Melissa Sedevie Sponsorship Coordinator msedevie@learfield.com 2

6 BASEBALL Head Coach Mike Kunigonis Andrew Maki Luke Stewart Connor Duckhorn MEN S BASKETBALL Head Coach Mark Montgomery Jon Borovich jborovich@niu.edu Lou Dawkins ldawkins@niu.edu Jason Larson jlarson5@niu.edu Director of Basketball Operations Chad Pecka cpecka@niu.edu WOMEN S BASKETBALL Head Coach Lisa Carlsen Stephanie Smith ssmith25@niu.edu John McGinty Kierra McCleary GYMNASTICS Head Coach Sam Morreale smorreale1@niu.edu Dawnita Teague nteague@niu.edu Chris Weiss cweiss@niu.edu MEN S SOCCER Head Coach Eric Luzzi eluzzi@niu.edu Associate Head Coach Garrett Biller gbiller@niu.edu Ross Brady mbrady@niu.edu WOMEN S SOCCER Head Coach John Ross jross1@niu.edu Christie Chappell cchappell@niu.edu Connor McKee cmckee@niu.edu Angela Righeimer arigheimer@niu.edu MEN S TENNIS Head Coach Patrick Fisher pfisher1@niu.edu WOMEN S TENNIS Head Coach Tanya Gombera tgombera@niu.edu WOMEN S VOLLEYBALL Head Coach Ray Gooden rgooden@niu.edu Lynette Moster lmoster@niu.edu Matt Sprague msprague@niu.edu Director of Volleyball Operations Samantha Grams sgrams1@niu.edu WRESTLING Head Coach Ryan Ludwig rludwig@niu.edu Dominick Moyer dmoyer@niu.edu John Helgerson jhelgerson@niu.edu SOFTBALL Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe csutcliffe@niu.edu Alicia Abbott aabbott@niu.edu

7 Facility NIU Convocation Center 1525 West Lincoln Highway Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms are located in the hallway adjacent to Victor E. Court. Typically, the visiting team locker room is 195B. Enter via the loading dock on the west side of the building and event staff personnel will direct you to the appropriate locker room. Towels and water will be supplied pre-game. Bottled water will be provided post-game. Bus Parking Buses should enter campus via the road just west of the main entrance of the Convocation Center. Drop off and bus parking is located at the loading dock on the west side of the Convocation Center. Practice Time Visiting teams will be assigned practice and shoot-around times in the Arena whenever possible. Alternate locations in Victor E. Court or other campus facilities will be discussed in the event of a facility conflict. Locker rooms and towels will be available only by advance request. Practice time on the day preceding a game is planned for 6-8 pm CST. Game day shoot-arounds are planned for 8-9 am on weekends and 12-1pm for weeknight games. Shoot-arounds in the Convocation Center Arena are not closed. Practice times must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Bench Assignment The visiting team will be seated on the bench east of (to the left as you face) the scorer s table. Towels, ice, water cooler and cups will be provided at the bench. Medical Information The following will be provided on the court during practices and games: water, cups, towels, ice bags and biohazard supplies. In addition, emergency equipment, including splint kit, crutches, spine board and AED are available on site. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, please contact: Men s Basketball Kelsey Cannon, Assistant Athletic Trainer, at kcannon@niu.edu or (815) Women s Basketball Phil Voorhis, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Training, at pvoorhis@niu.edu or (815) The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815)

8 Media Information NIU Athletic Communication recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Visiting radio will be accommodated at the scorer s tables next to the visiting team bench. Additionally, each game will be video-streamed through Huskie All-Access and will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. Wireless Internet will also be available. For all media requests, please contact: Men s Basketball Jeremy Reid, Assistant Director, Athletics Communications, at jreid1@niu.edu or (815) Women s Basketball Matt Scheerer, Assistant Director, Athletics Communications, at mscheerer@niu.edu or (815) Video/Filming The camera platform on the suite level of the Convocation Center is the primary filming location. Game Operations personnel will escort video staff to the proper location. Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. A DVD copy of the game will be provided upon prior request. For all video requests, please contact: Men s Basketball Chad Pecka, Director of Basketball Operations, at cpecka@niu.edu or (815) Women s Basketball Kelly Frings, Graduate Assistant, at kfrings@niu.edu or (815) Ticket Information Visiting team reserved seats are located behind the visiting team bench in Section 110. Mid-American Conference opponents will receive sixty (60) tickets. Non-conference opponents will receive sixty (60) tickets, unless otherwise specified in the contract. Tickets will be issued per NCAA Bylaw Complimentary admission via pass list, per NCAA Bylaw 16.2, for family members, relatives and friends designated by the student-athlete shall be through the first door of the main entrance, Entrance 2 of the Convocation Center. Photo ID and signature will be required for each ticket. Pass lists must be handed in at the loading dock entrance table upon arrival for game day. Laundry Please request laundry service in advance if needed by contacting Evan Klepec, Equipment Manager, Convocation Center, at eklepec@niu.edu or Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather the inner hallway on the lower level of the Convocation Center is the designated emergency shelter area. 5

9 Facility NIU Convocation Center Victor E. Court 1525 West Lincoln Highway Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms are located in the hallway adjacent to Victor E. Court. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Post-game bottled water will also be provided. Bus Parking Buses should enter campus via the road just west of the main entrance of the Convocation Center. Drop off and bus parking is located at the loading dock on the west side of the Convocation Center. Practice Time Practice time is available on match day upon request. Available practice times are a one hour block from 10:00 am -12:00 pm and from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please allow a two week notification prior to the match to request your time. NIU has reserved 5:30-6:00 pm for serve and pass. For practice requests, please contact, Drake Stenberg, Event Coordinator, at dstenberg1@ niu.edu. Bench Assignments The visiting team will begin the match on the bench on the west end of Victor E. Court. Ticket Information Visiting Mid-American Conference teams will be provided with 60 complimentary tickets. Non-Conference opponents please refer to contracted agreement on tickets. A typed pass list must be provided to the event staff upon arrival. General Admission ticket prices: Adult: $5.00 Youth: $3.00 Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact contact Emily Belcher, Assistant Athletic Trainer, at ebelcher@niu.edu or (815) The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather the inner hallway on the lower level of the Convocation Center is the designated emergency shelter area. Media Information NIU Media Relations recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Visiting radio will be accommodated at the tables on the south side of the court. Additionally, each match will be video-streamed through Huskie All-Access and will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. Wireless Internet will also be available inside Victor E. Court. For all media requests, please contact Matt Scheerer, Assistant Director, Athletics Communications, at mscheerer@niu.edu or (815) Video The primary location for filming is a platform located at the west end of Victor E. Court. Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. 6

10 Facility NIU Convocation Center 1525 West Lincoln Highway Locker Room Visiting team player and coaches locker rooms are located in the hallway adjacent to Victor E. Court. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Bus Parking Buses should enter campus via the road just west of the main entrance of the Convocation Center. Drop off and bus parking is located at the loading dock on the west side of the Convocation Center. Practice Time Practice time is available on upon request. For all practice time requests, please contact, Dominick Moyer, Assistant Coach, at or (815) Bench Assignments The visiting team will be seated on the bench located on the west side of the Arena or Victor E. Court. Towels, ice, a water cooler and cups will be provided at the bench. Weigh-Ins Weigh-ins will be conducted by an athletic trainer one hour prior to the match in the designated locker room. Warm-Up The facility will be available two (2) hours prior to meet time. The training room will open three (3) hours prior to meet time. Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Brandon Wehner, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer-Wrestling, at bwehner1@ niu.edu. Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather the inner hallway on the lower level of the Convocation Center is the designated emergency shelter area. Media Information NIU Media Relations recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Visiting radio will be accommodated at the tables on the north side of the court. Additionally, each match will be video-streamed through Huskie All-Access and will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via TrackWrestling.com. Wireless Internet will also be available inside Victor E. Court. For all media requests, please contact R.J. Sepich, Graduate Assistant, Athletics Communications, at rsepich@niu.edu or (815) Video The primary location for filming is from the ends of the visiting team bench. Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. 7

11 Facility NIU Convocation Center Victor E. Court 1525 West Lincoln Highway Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms are located in the hallway adjacent to Victor E. Court. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Bus Parking Buses should enter campus via the road just west of the main entrance of the Convocation Center. Drop off and bus parking is located at the loading dock on the west side of the Convocation Center. Warm-Up The facility will be available two hours prior to meet time. The athletic training room will be open three hours prior to meet time. Bench Assignments The visiting team will process through the west doors of Victor E. Court, and initially be seated on the bench closest to the bars. Towels, ice, a water cooler, and cups will be provided at the bench. Rules NCAA and MAC rules shall apply. Floor and Matting NCAA and MAC rules shall apply. Equipment list available upon request. Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Justin Pomar, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, at jpomar1@niu.edu. The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather the inner hallway on the lower level of the Convocation Center is the designated emergency shelter area. Media Information Each match will be video-streamed through Huskie All-Access and will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. Wireless Internet will also be available inside the Convocation Center. For all media requests, please contact Joe Summins, Associate Director, Athletics Communications, at jsummins@niu.edu or (815)

12 LOADING DOCK & BUS PARRKING FROM ANNIE GLIDDEN RD 9

13 Facility NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex 325 Stadium Drive West Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms or meeting space will be available pre-game and post-game at Huskie Stadium upon request. Towels will also be provided for post-game showers. Bus Parking Buses should enter campus via the main entrance of the Convocation Center located west of the DeKalb water tower on Lincoln Highway (SR 38). Follow the drive to the right around curve. Main entrance to the Lot C2 is located at the northwest corner of the facility. Team buses may drop off players, coaches and equipment at NW field gate and proceed to park in the southeast corner of the lot. Practice Time Practice time at the NIU Soccer Complex may be available the day before competition based on NIU athletic schedules. Please request a window of 3-4 hours if practice time is required. For practice requests, please contact, Matt Gonzalez, Director of Facility Operations, at mgonzalez12@niu.edu or (815) Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Samantha Schlack, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, at sschlack@niu.edu. The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Emergency Information Weather Warning: Teams will evacuate to Stevenson Hall located north of the Soccer Complex. Fans will be asked to return to their cars, or can evacuate to Huskie Stadium or Stevenson Hall. Media Information NIU Athletic Communications recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment. Every attempt will be made to house visiting radio in the press box; due to space constraints this may not always be possible. All home contests will be streamed live on Huskies All Access on niuhuskies.com (subscription required) and feature live stats through GameTracker. For all radio requests, please contact Jeremy Reid Assistant Director, Athletics Communications Men s Soccer, at jreid1@niu.edu or (716) R.J. Sepich, Graduate Assistant, Athletics Communications Women s Soccer, at rsepich@niu.edu or (815) Video The primary location for filming is a platform located next to the press box. Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. Upon request, NIU Men s Soccer will provide a copy of the game film. The copy will be mailed within three business days of the game. Laundry Please request laundry service in advance if needed by contacting Evan Klepec, Equipment Manager, Convocation Center, at eklepec@niu.edu or

14 NIU SOCCER & TRACK COMPLEX BUS DROP OFF & PARKING FROM LINCOLN HIGHWAY Rt. 38 LOCKER ROOM ENTRANCE 11

15 Facility NIU Tennis Courts Outdoor Courts 1200 Stadium Drive N DeKald, IL Locker Rooms Visiting team locker rooms may be available upon request at Huskie Stadium, located directly south of the NIU Tennis Courts. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Warm Up The courts will be available for warm ups one hour before the scheduled match. Bus/Van Parking Team vehicles should enter campus via Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38). Turn right on Stadium Drive West. Follow curve to the right and make immediate left to continue on Stadium Drive West. Turn right on Stadium Drive North. Buses and vans may park along Stadium Drive North or in Lot 31A, located directly south of the tennis courts. Please be aware of foul balls leaving the baseball field. Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Phil Voorhis at pvoorhis@niu.edu NIU TENNIS COURTS ENTRANCE 12

16 Facility Ralph McKinzie Field 1200 Stadium Drive North Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms may be available upon request at Huskie Stadium, located just east of Ralph McKinzie Field. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Bus Parking Busses should enter campus via Stadium Drive South from Lincoln Highway at the water tower. Take first left onto Stadium Drive West. Turn Right onto Stadium Drive North. Team busses may drop off players, coaches and equipment at NE field gate and proceed to park in Lot 31. It is recommended that busses park along the curb in front of the south main gates to Huskie Stadium. Officials Mid American Conference Officials are assigned by Rich Fetchiet. Non Conference Officials are assigned by Jim Mecha. Dugout Assignment The visiting team will occupy the 3rd base dugout. Towels, ice, a water cooler and cups will be provided. Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Eric Bornholdt, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, at ebornholdt1@niu.edu. The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather Huskie Stadium and Stevenson Hall, located directly North of Ralph McKinzie Field, are designated shelter areas. Media Information NIU Media Relations recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Every attempt will be made to house visiting radio in the press box; due to space constraints this may not always be possible. Additionally, each game will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. For all media requests, please contact Matt Scheerer, Assistant Director, Athletics Communications, at mscheerer@niu.edu or (360) Video Primary filming locations are located in the bleachers in front of the press box or the platform above the press box (behind home plate, high vantage point). Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. NIU retains the rights for streaming video. 13

17 BUS DROP OFF CHESSICK PRACTICE CENTER RALPH McKINZIE FIELD FROM LINCOLN HIGHWAY RT. 38 LOCKER ROOM ENTRANCE & BUS PARKING 14

18 Facility Mary M. Bell Field 270 Stadium Drive East Locker Room Visiting team locker rooms may be available upon request at Huskie Stadium, located directly west of Mary M. Bell Field. Towels will be provided for post-game showers. Bus Parking Busses should enter campus via Annie Glidden Road. Turn left onto Lucinda from Annie Glidden. Turn left onto Stadium Drive East. Buses may drop off and unload along Stadium Drive East near Mary M. Bell Field. It is recommended buses park in Lot L or Lot K, located south of Mary M. Bell Field. Dugout Assignments The visiting team will occupy the 1st base dugout. Towels, ice, a water cooler and cups will be provided. Medical Information Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Emily Belcher, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, at ebelcher@niu.edu or (734) The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Emergency Information In the event of inclement weather Huskie Stadium is the designated shelter area. Media Information NIU Media Relations recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Every attempt will be made to house visiting radio in the press box; due to space constraints this may not always be possible. Additionally, each game will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. For all media requests, please contact Jeremy Reid, Assistant Director, Athletics Commnunications, at jreid1@niu.edu or (815) Video Primary filming locations are located in the first row of the bleachers or the platform above the press box (behind home plate, high vantage point). Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. NIU retains the rights for streaming video. 15

19 CHESSICK PRACTICE CENTER MARY M. BELL FIELD BUS DROP OFF BUS PARKING FROM I-88 16

20 DRIVING INFO Use either Interstate 90 when driving from the East or West; Interstate 39 when driving from the North or South. Both are toll roads that require exact change or IPass/EZ Pass. I-88, I-90, and I-294 are toll roads. Annie Glidden Road exit requires a $2.10 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass are accepted. Peace Road exit requires a $1.50 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass. ARRIVING BY AIR DeKalb is within easy driving distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport, as well as O Hare and Midway International Airports in Chicago. Chicago Rockford International Airport O Hare International Aiport Midway Airport From the West From I-90 Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. From I-88 Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From the East From I-90 Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From the South From I-39 Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38 and continue past the main entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. From the North From I-39 Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38(Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From SR 23 Travel south to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn right (West) on SR 38 and continue past the main entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. 17

21 Applebee s 2411 Sycamore Road (815) applebees.com Barb City Bagels 122 S. 1st Street (815) Buffalo Wild Wings 2466 Sycamore Rd. (815) buffalowildwings.com Carmine s Subs 2672 DeKalb Ave. (815) carminessubs.com Culver s of Sycamore 1200 DeKalb Ave. (815) culvers.com Domino s Pizza 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite P (815) dominos.com Eduardo s Mexican Restaurant 214 E. Lincoln Hwy. (815) eduardosdekalb.com Fanatico Cucina Italiana 1215 Blackhawk Road (815) fanaticodekalb.com Fatty s Pub & Grille 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy. (815) fattysniu.com Giordano s 1840 DeKalb Avenue (815) Hobnobbers Food & Spirits 2030 Baron Drive (815) hobnobbersrestaurant.com Jersey Mike s 103 N. Annie Glidden Rd. (815) jerseymikes.com The Junction Eating Place 816 W. Lincoln Highway (815) junctioneatingplace.com Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant 240 E. Lincoln Highway (815) thelincolninn.com The Lodge On 64 41W379 IL-64 St. Charles, IL (630) thelodgeon64.com Lukulos 890 Pappas Drive (815) lukulosdekalb.com Molly s 1000 W. Lincoln Highway (815) Nat s on Maple 112 South Maple Street (815) natsonmaple.com Noodles & Company 2561 Sycamore Road (815) noodles.com Panera 2476 Sycamore Rd. (815) panerabread.com Papa John s 203 W. Lincoln Highway (815) papajohns.com Pita Pete s 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite T (815) pitapetes.com Pizza Pro s 1205 W. Lincoln Highway (815) pizzaprosdekalb.com 18

22 Pizza Villa 824 W. Lincoln Highway (815) PJ s Courthouse Tavern 202 W. State Street (815) pjscourthousetavern.com Rosati s Pizza 630 Plaza Drive #4 (815) rosatispizza.com Rosita s Mexican Restaurant 642 E. Lincoln Hwy. (815) rositas.com Shawn s 204 Somonauk Street (815) shawnscoffeeshop.com Sycamore Parkway Restaurant 605 E. State Street (815) Texas Roadhouse 1950 DeKalb Ave. (815) texasroadhouse.com Topper s Pizza 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy 19

23 DEKALB Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 W. Lincoln Hwy Hampton Inn - DeKalb 663 S. Annie Glidden Road Red Roof Inn & Suites 1212 W Lincoln Hwy ROCHELLE 15 Miles W of NIU Comfort Inn & Suites 1133 N. 7th Street Highway 251 & Route 38 Rochelle, IL Holiday Inn Express 1240 Dement Road Rochelle, IL Red Roof Inn Rochelle 567 E. Highway 38 I-39 and Highway 38 (Exit 99) Rochelle, IL SYCAMORE 7 Miles NE of NIU Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 1450 S. Peace Road Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1935 DeKalb Avenue ST. CHARLES 25 Miles E of NIU Courtyard Marriott - St. Charles 700 Courtyard Drive St. Charles, IL Quality Inn 1475 Peace Road