APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team opens the home portion of its schedule on Wednesday by hosting a pair of highly touted opponents. UW-Stevens Point enters Wednesday’s match at Alexander Gymnasium ranked 15th, and Oshkosh is just out of the top 25.
VOLLEYBALL (4-5)
Opponent: Lawrence Quad — Lawrence vs. No. 15 UW-Stevens Point (9-0); Lawrence vs. UW-Oshkosh (8-2)
When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. vs. Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m. vs. Oshkosh. Both matches at Alexander Gymnasium.
Webcast: Lawrence vs. UWSP, vs. UWO
Series: In a series that goes to 2002, UW-Stevens Point holds a 12-3 edge over the Vikings. The series with UW-Oshkosh goes back to 1981, the Titans are unbeaten against Lawrence at 23-0.
Last Meeting: Stevens Point defeated the Vikings 3-0 on Sept. 16, 2015. Oshkosh topped Lawrence 3-0 on Sept. 16, 2015.
Opponent: at Red Hawk Invitational — Lawrence vs. St. Mary’s, Lawrence vs. St. Catherine
When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. vs. St. Mary’s, noon vs. St. Catherine’s at the Storzer Center.
Webcast: None.
Series: This is the first meeting with St. Mary’s (Minn.), and St. Catherine holds a 2-1 edge in a series that dates to 2001.
Last Meeting: St. Catherine defeated the Vikings 3-0 on Oct. 11, 2008.
Fast Fact: Lawrence split its matches at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic last weekend and picked up victories over Martin Luther and MSOE. Junior outside hitter Rachael Wuensch was named to the all-tournament team for the Vikings.
WOMEN’S SOCCER (0-4-0)
Opponent: Lawrence at Lakeland (1-3-0)
When and Where: Muskie Soccer Field, 4 p.m.
Webcast: None.
Series: In a series that dates to 1993, Lawrence has an 8-0-0 record against the Muskies.
Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated Lakeland 4-2 in 2015.
Opponent: Lawrence vs. North Park (0-3-0)
When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.
Webcast: Lawrence vs. North Park
Series: This is the first meeting between the teams.
Last Meeting: This is the first meeting between the teams.
Opponent: Lawrence at UW-Stevens Point (1-5-0)
When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m., Point Soccer Bowl.
Webcast: None.
Series: Lawrence holds an 11-6-1 advantage in the series that dates to the 1983 season.
Last Meeting: The Vikings defeated Stevens Point 2-0 on a pair of Ryan Berkley goals in the Banta Bowl in 2015.
Fast Fact: After having Patsy Kealey play all but 180 minutes in goal last season, the Vikings have already had three different players in net this season. North Park plays its home matches at the Holmgren Athletic Complex, named for former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren. Both Holmgren’s wife, Kathy, and his daughters attended North Park.
MEN’S SOCCER (1-3-0)
Opponent: Lawrence at Edgewood (3-2-0)
When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wis.
Webcast: Lawrence at Edgewood
Series: In a series that started in 1991, Edgewood holds a 12-4-1 edge.
Last Meeting: The teams played to a scoreless overtime tie in 2014.
Opponent: Lawrence vs. UW-Platteville
When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.
Webcast: Lawrence vs. UW-Platteville
Series: UW-Platteville has an 8-3-0 lead in the series that dates to 1986.
Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Pioneers 2-1 in 2003.
Fast Fact: The Vikings scored their first goals of the season in a 3-0 win over Coe at the Associated College of the Midwest Showcase this past Sunday. One just isn’t enough for Jack Blodgett, who scored a pair of goals in a match for the second time in his career. Senior goalkeeper Joe Krivit recorded career shutout No. 14 Sunday against Coe. He’s four shy of tying the career record of 18 held by Lawrence Hall of Famer Dan Dreyfus.
WOMEN’S TENNIS (3-2, 3-1 MWC)
Opponent: Lawrence at Marian
When and Where: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m., Buttermilk Creek Park, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Sabres 6-3 in 2015.
Opponent: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest (2-2)
When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., Lawrence Courts.
Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Sabres 6-3 in 2015.
Opponent: Lawrence vs. Beloit (0-3)
When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m., Lawrence Courts.
Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Bucs 6-3 in 2015.
Fast Fact: The Vikings had successful swing through the Land of Lincoln with three wins last weekend in Illinois. Lawrence defeated Knox 5-4 and then swept Monmouth 9-0 and Illinois College 9-0. Alicia Lex put together a pair of golden sets in a 6-0, 6-0 singles win at Monmouth. Lex won all 48 points played in the match.