If time permits, obviously going for both days is great, but it is a long tournament. Definitely second day, quarter-finals and on feature great wrestling.
Shortcuts to the school, not really. The school is located on a main artery, so regardless of how you get to Mishawaka, Lincolnway is the street you want to get to. Where will you be coming from?
Hotels, there are tons on the Northside of Mishawaka, they have been popping up all over to accomodate our Hawaii Bowl Champion team west of us. There is an inexpensive Days Inn not too far east from the school, actually on the same street (Lincolnway)
Food, again, depends on budget and taste. There are some good, locally owned, eateries downtown Mishawaka. Doc Pierces, Main St. Grille, Hacienda, Pat's Pub, Squads 2nd Precinct, Francescos. Again, head North to the shopping mecca, and you can find everything. And yes, we do have a Hooters!