Get ready for an action-packed week of college sports! As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, our college athletes are gearing up for some intense battles. Let's dive into the schedule and find out where your favorite teams will be making their mark.
The Battle for Glory: College Sports Edition
But here's where it gets controversial... or at least, a little confusing for newcomers. So, let's break it down and make sure everyone's on the same page.
Football Fever
- October 18th:
- UW (5-1) takes on Michigan at 9 a.m., a true test of their skills.
- WSU (3-3) travels to Virginia for a 3:30 p.m. kick-off.
- EWU (2-4) hosts Idaho at 4 p.m., a local rivalry.
- CWU (5-1) faces Texas A&M at 6 p.m., a tough challenge.
Volleyball Vibes
October 17th:
- BBCC (3-16) battles Blue Mountain at 6 p.m.
- EWU (2-15) goes head-to-head with Northern Colorado at 6 p.m.
- UW (8-8) takes on the mighty Penn State at 7 p.m.
October 18th:
- Gonzaga (9-7) faces Saint Mary's at noon, a mid-day treat.
- WSU (11-5) battles LMU at 1 p.m.
- BBCC (3-16) plays Treasure Valley at 2 p.m.
- CWU (10-4) travels to Alaska Fairbanks for a 3 p.m. match.
- UW (8-8) takes on Minnesota at 7 p.m.
And this is the part most people miss... the rest of the week's volleyball action!
- October 22nd: BBCC (3-16) vs Yakima Valley at 6 p.m.
- October 23rd: Gonzaga (9-7) @ Santa Clara at 6 p.m.; EWU (2-15) @ Portland State at 7 p.m.
- October 24th: BBCC (3-16) @ Columbia Basin at 6 p.m.; UW (8-8) vs Wisconsin at 7 p.m.
Soccer Showdown
- October 17th: UW (7-3-2) @ Rutgers at 4 p.m., a tough away game.
- October 18th: Gonzaga (3-5-3) vs Oregon State, a local derby.
- October 20th: UW (7-3-2) @ Penn State at 3 p.m.
- October 24th: UW (7-3-2) vs Ohio State at 7 p.m., a potential title decider.
Women's Soccer Spotlight
- October 18th: CWU (3-3-3) @ Northwest Nazarene at 11:30 a.m.; WSU (4-5-4) vs Gonzaga (5-8) at 7 p.m.
- October 19th: UW (9-1-5) @ Wisconsin at 1 p.m.
- October 22nd: Gonzaga vs Santa Clara at 6 p.m.; WSU (4-5-4) @ Oregon State at 6 p.m.
- October 23rd: CWU (3-3-3) @ Seattle Pacific at 5 p.m.
- October 24th: EWU (5-6-4) vs Northern Arizona at 3 p.m.
Cross Country: The Long Haul
- October 17th: Gonzaga, WSU, and UW compete at the Nuttycombe Invitational at 9:50 a.m.
- October 18th: EWU takes on the George Oja Invitational at 10 a.m.
- October 24th: Gonzaga heads to the Sasquatch Invite.
Tennis: The Serve and Volley
- October 17th-21st: Gonzaga and UW compete at the ITA Regionals in Stockton, CA.
Golf: A Hole-in-One Week
- October 17th-19th: UW tees off at the Stanford Intercollegiate.
- October 20th-22nd: WSU (Men) plays at the Saint Mary's Invitational in Monterey, CA, while WSU (Women) competes at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational in Lihue, HI.
- October 24th: UW heads to the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate.
Rowing: The Ultimate Water Battle
- October 18th: Gonzaga vs WSU at 9 a.m., a local river rivalry.
- October 19th: UW races at the Head of the Charles in Boston, MA at 10 a.m.
Swim: Making a Splash
- October 18th: WSU dives into the MPSF Open Water Championships at 9 a.m.
Men's Basketball: Hoops Heaven
- October 19th: UW (0-0) vs UNLV at noon; Gonzaga (1-0) vs Northwest at 2 p.m.
So, there you have it! A packed week of college sports action. Who are you rooting for? And what do you think will be the most exciting match-up? Let's discuss in the comments and share our predictions!
