It's game time! 🏈 🏐 🏉 🏃♀️
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, the intensity of college sports in Washington heats up. From football fields to volleyball courts, the coming week promises thrilling clashes and nail-biting finishes. But which teams will rise to the challenge?
Football Frenzy:
On Oct. 18, get ready for a gridiron spectacle! The undefeated UW Huskies (5-1) face a tough test against Michigan at 9 a.m., while the WSU Cougars (3-3) aim to pounce on Virginia at 3:30 p.m. Meanwhile, EWU (2-4) seeks redemption against Idaho, and CWU (5-1) battles Texas A&M at 6 p.m. But here's where it gets interesting: will the early morning start favor the Huskies, or will the Cougars' later kick-off give them an edge?
Volleyball Action:
The week starts with a bang on Oct. 17 as BBCC (3-16) serves up a challenge at Blue Mountain at 6 p.m. EWU (2-15) and UW (8-8) also take to the court against Northern Colorado and Penn State, respectively. And on Oct. 18, Gonzaga (9-7) and WSU (11-5) face off against Saint Mary's and LMU, while BBCC continues its busy schedule against Treasure Valley. But the real drama unfolds on Oct. 22 when BBCC (3-16) faces Yakima Valley, a team they'll be eager to beat. Will they rise to the occasion?
Soccer Showdown:
Men's soccer sees UW (7-3-2) traveling to Rutgers on Oct. 17, followed by a home game against Oregon State on Oct. 18. The Huskies then hit the road again to face Penn State on Oct. 20. And on Oct. 24, UW hosts Ohio State in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. In women's soccer, CWU (3-3-3) kicks off the action on Oct. 18, followed by a local derby between WSU (4-5-4) and Gonzaga (5-8). UW (9-1-5) travels to Wisconsin on Oct. 19, and Gonzaga faces Santa Clara on Oct. 22. But the real test for WSU comes on Oct. 23 when they visit Oregon State. Can they secure a crucial win?
Other Sports Highlights:
Cross country runners from Gonzaga, WSU, and UW will battle it out at the Nuttycombe Invitational on Oct. 17, while EWU competes at the George Oja Invitational the next day. Tennis action sees Gonzaga and UW clash at the ITA Regionals in Stockton, CA, from Oct. 17-21. Golf enthusiasts can catch UW at the Stanford Intercollegiate from Oct. 17-19 and WSU at the Saint Mary's Invitational (Men) and Rainbow Wahine Invitational (Women) from Oct. 20-22. And don't forget the rowing showdown between Gonzaga and WSU on Oct. 18, with UW participating in the prestigious Head of the Charles in Boston on Oct. 19.
With so many exciting matchups, this week is a sports enthusiast's dream! Which team are you rooting for? And which underdog do you think will surprise us all? Share your predictions in the comments below, and let the games begin!
