Men's basketball to open season; women's volleyball to play final home game

The No. 15-ranked Purdue men's basketball team opens its 119th season of competition today (Nov. 11) as McNeese State visits Mackey Arena for the season opener for both teams. As basketball season begins, the Purdue women's volleyball team will play its final home game 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 12) against Iowa.

FRIDAY

Free Ride Fridays: The Purdue Reamer Club will continue the tradition of Free Ride Fridays for the 2016 football season. Each Friday before a home football game, the Boilermaker Special will pick up and drop off riders from noon to 3 p.m. west of Stewart Center by Memorial Mall. Rides will be given about every 15 to 20 minutes, weather permitting. Check https://www.facebook.com/ReamerClub or https://twitter.com/ReamerClub for updates.

Boiler Bridge Walk: Every Friday before a home game, Purdue fans are invited to join the Boilermaker football team as it crosses the Myers Bridge connecting West Lafayette and Lafayette. Activities begin at 5:45 p.m. at the fountain at the west end of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. The football team arrives about 6 p.m., greets fans, and then walks over the bridge to Riehle Plaza. Free. More details are here.

Men's basketball: The Boilermakers takes on McNeese State at 7 p.m. in Mackey Arena. Details

SATURDAY

Boilermaker Crossing: Purdue fans can meet the teams, play on inflatable games, get prizes, listen to live music and more at the family-friendly Boilermaker Crossing at 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Brees Center's Holloway Gymnasium side. The event is free.

Pre-game concert: Purdue “All-American” Marching Band will perform a 30-minute concert at 10:15 a.m. in Mackey Arena. Details

Purdue football vs. Northwestern: The game starts at noon at Ross-Ade Stadium. Details

Post-game concert: The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will march shortly after the game to Slayter Center and perform there.

Volleyball: The women's volleyball team takes on Iowa at 7 p.m. on Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium. Details

SUNDAY

Wrestling: Purdue wrestling will host the Boilermaker Duals, starting at 10 a.m. at Brees Center, Holloway Gymnasium. Wrestling

 ADDITIONAL GAME-DAY RESOURCES

* Guide to 2016 Purdue Football
* 2016 GameDay Central
* Game notes for Purdue vs. Northwestern