Get ready for an exciting week of college sports! As the season progresses and the weather cools down, the competition is heating up. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming games and events, so you can cheer on your favorite teams and athletes.
The Battle for the Best: College Sports Edition
But here's where it gets controversial... some teams are facing off against each other multiple times this week! Will they be able to adapt and come out on top? Let's dive in and find out.
Football Fever
- Oct. 18: UW (5-1) takes on Michigan at 9 a.m., a tough challenge for the Huskies. Meanwhile, WSU (3-3) travels to Virginia for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. EWU (2-4) hosts Idaho at 4 p.m., hoping to turn their season around. CWU (5-1) faces a tough opponent in Texas A&M at 6 p.m.
Volleyball Showdowns
- Oct. 17: BBCC (3-16) battles Blue Mountain at 6 p.m., and EWU (2-15) takes on Northern Colorado at the same time. UW (8-8) hosts Penn State at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated match.
- Oct. 18: Gonzaga (9-7) faces Saint Mary's at noon, and WSU (11-5) plays LMU at 1 p.m. BBCC (3-16) continues their streak with a match against Treasure Valley at 2 p.m. CWU (10-4) travels to Alaska Fairbanks for a 3 p.m. game. UW (8-8) takes on Minnesota at 7 p.m.
- Oct. 22: BBCC (3-16) goes head-to-head with Yakima Valley at 6 p.m.
- Oct. 23: Gonzaga (9-7) travels to Santa Clara for a 6 p.m. match, and EWU (2-15) visits Portland State at 7 p.m.
- Oct. 24: BBCC (3-16) plays Columbia Basin at 6 p.m., and UW (8-8) hosts Wisconsin at 7 p.m.
Soccer Showdown
- Oct. 17: UW (7-3-2) travels to Rutgers for a 4 p.m. kick-off.
- Oct. 18: Gonzaga (3-5-3) hosts Oregon State.
- Oct. 20: UW (7-3-2) takes on Penn State at 3 p.m.
- Oct. 24: UW (7-3-2) faces Ohio State at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated match.
Women's Soccer Action
- Oct. 18: CWU (3-3-3) visits Northwest Nazarene at 11:30 a.m., and WSU (4-5-4) hosts Gonzaga (5-8) at 7 p.m.
- Oct. 19: UW (9-1-5) travels to Wisconsin for a 1 p.m. game.
- Oct. 22: Gonzaga takes on Santa Clara at 6 p.m., and WSU (4-5-4) visits Oregon State at the same time.
- Oct. 23: CWU (3-3-3) plays Seattle Pacific at 5 p.m.
- Oct. 24: EWU (5-6-4) hosts Northern Arizona at 3 p.m.
Cross Country Races
- Oct. 17: Gonzaga, WSU, and UW compete at the Nuttycombe Invitational at 9:50 a.m.
- Oct. 18: EWU takes part in the George Oja Invitational at 10 a.m.
- Oct. 24: Gonzaga competes at the Sasquatch Invite.
Tennis Tournaments
- Oct. 17-21: Gonzaga and UW participate in the ITA Regionals in Stockton, CA.
Golfing Greatness
- Oct. 17-19: UW competes in the Stanford Intercollegiate.
- Oct. 20-22: WSU's men's team plays in the Saint Mary's Invitational in Monterey, CA, while the women's team takes part in the Rainbow Wahine Invitational in Lihue, HI.
- Oct. 24: UW heads to the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate.
Rowing and Swimming
- Oct. 18: Gonzaga and WSU face off in a rowing match at 9 a.m.
- Oct. 19: UW competes in the Head of the Charles in Boston, MA at 10 a.m.
- Oct. 18: WSU takes part in the MPSF Open Water Championships at 9 a.m.
Men's Basketball Tip-Off
- Oct. 19: UW (0-0) hosts UNLV at noon, and Gonzaga (1-0) plays Northwest at 2 p.m.
So, which team are you rooting for this week? And this is the part most people miss... it's not just about the wins and losses, it's about the journey and the passion these athletes bring to the field. So, let's celebrate their hard work and dedication! Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below. Who do you think will come out on top in these exciting matchups?
