ABERDEEN, S.D. – Next week, Northern State University athletics opens the 2022-23 season with the Sept. 1 football opener versus Upper Iowa.

The Wolves kick-off at 6 p.m. from Dacotah Bank Stadium. NSU volleyball opens their home slate at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 from Wachs Arena, while Wolves soccer hits the pitch for their first regular season home game at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 from the Athletic and Recreation Fields.

The Sept. 1 game will be a "White Out," with fans encouraged to wear white. Before the game, festivities will include a free concert, open to the public, featuring The Nashvegas All Stars. The concert starts at 3:30 p.m. at the south tailgate area.

Find comprehensive fan and visitor information, including ticketing, parking, tailgating, game promotions and concessions, HERE. For game day live links and full promotional details, visit the NSU Wolves Gameday page.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.