APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University basketball teams open their seasons this week, and Vikings hockey has a big home series this weekend that includes a charity game on Friday.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (0-0)
Opponent: Lawrence at Maranatha Baptist (0-0)
When and Where: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Maranatha Gymnasium, Watertown, Wis.
Webcast: Lawrence at Maranatha Baptist
Series: In a series that stretches back to 1975, Lawrence holds a 16-1 advantage. The teams haven’t played since late in the 2014-15 season, and the Vikings downed Maranatha 73-39 in that contest at Alexander Gymnasium.
Opponent: Lawrence vs. Marian (0-0)
When and Where: Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Alexander Gymnasium.
Webcast: Lawrence vs. Marian
Series: In a series that started in the 1975-76 season, Lawrence has a 27-24 advantage. The Sabres have won the last six meetings, including a 57-28 victory at Marian last season.
Fast Fact: The Vikings are looking to get the season off to a good start after going winless in 2015-16. Lawrence returns just two starters from last year’s team, but the Vikings have high hopes for a strong junior class to help carry the club.
MEN’S BASKETBALL (0-0)
Opponent: Lawrence at Wisconsin Lutheran (0-0)
When and Where: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Recreation Complex, Milwaukee, Wis.
Webcast: Lawrence at Wisconsin Lutheran
Series: Lawrence has a 15-7 lead in the series, which started in the 1986-87 season. The Vikings had won seven consecutive games against the Warriors before Wisconsin Lutheran pulled off a 71-70 upset at Alexander Gymnasium last season. The Vikings missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have won it.
Fast Fact: This is a new-look Vikings squad with eight new faces to go with eight returning players. Although Jostens Trophy finalist Jamie Nikitas was lost to graduation, the Vikings return a solid core of players with starters Jeremy Stephani, Mitch Willer and Connor Weas all back in the lineup.
HOCKEY (1-3-0, 1-1-0 NCHA)
Opponent: Lawrence vs. Finlandia (0-6-0, 0-4-0 NCHA)
When and Where: Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.; both games at Appleton Family Ice Center.
Webcast: Lawrence vs. Finlandia
Series: In a series that started in the 2000-01 season, Lawrence has a 23-21-5 advantage over the Lions. The teams have split the series each of the last three seasons.
Fast Fact: Friday’s game is a charity event to benefit the Appleton Police Benevolent Association. Lawrence players will wear custom-made jerseys with the Appleton Police Department logo. The jerseys will be auctioned off through a silent auction from Nov. 18-Dec. 9, which marks the end of the first half of the season.