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# Carson-Newman weekend pregame report: September 18–20
- URL: https://www.mayberrysports.com/carson-newman-weekend-pregame-september-18-20-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-18T12:38:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T12:38:47.000Z
- Description: Carson-Newman takes a 3–0 football record to UVA Wise after a one-point conference-opening win. At Anderson, both men’s soccer teams enter with four SAC points; that makes Saturday more informative than a comparison of their overall win totals. Volleyball stays home for two conference…
- Author: Rick Mayberry
- Tags: Pregame, #report, South Atlantic Conference, Carson-Newman, Free Preview, #Import 2026-09-18 12:39

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SAC · SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026 · FREE PREGAME EDITION

## An unbeaten football start and a soccer measuring stick

Carson-Newman takes a 3–0 football record to UVA Wise after a one-point conference-opening win. At Anderson, both men’s soccer teams enter with four SAC points; that makes Saturday more informative than a comparison of their overall win totals. Volleyball stays home for two conference matches.

## Your weekend schedule

Times are Eastern. TBA means the source has not supplied a confirmed start. Check the linked athletic source before travel; schedules can change.

| Date   | Sport              | Matchup / event                | Start (ET) | Location              |
| ------ | ------------------ | ------------------------------ | ---------- | --------------------- |
| Sep 18 | Women's Tennis     | vs. C-N Dual Meet (exhibition) | TBA        | Jefferson City, Tenn. |
| Sep 18 | Women's Volleyball | vs. Emory & Henry              | 6:00 P.M.  | Jefferson City, TN    |
| Sep 19 | Football           | at UVA Wise                    | 6:00 P.M.  | Wise                  |
| Sep 19 | Men's Soccer       | at Anderson                    | 7:30 P.M.  | Anderson, S.C.        |
| Sep 19 | Women's Soccer     | at Anderson                    | 5:00 P.M.  | Anderson, S.C.        |
| Sep 19 | Women's Volleyball | vs. UVA Wise                   | 2:00 P.M.  | Jefferson City, TN    |

## Pregame position

| Sport              | Overall | SAC   |
| ------------------ | ------- | ----- |
| Football           | 3-0     | 1-0   |
| Women's Volleyball | 9-2     | 2-1   |
| Men's Soccer       | 2-1-2   | 1-0-1 |
| Women's Soccer     | 4-2     | 1-1   |

Records are the official SAC standings read Friday morning, September 18, before this weekend’s play. Soccer records include draws; a two-part record has no recorded draw.

## What to watch

### Football

Watch whether possession-ending mistakes and stalled drives change the game more than total yardage. A close previous result is context, not a prediction of another close finish.

### Women's Volleyball

Watch serve reception and the ability to end the opponent’s scoring runs. Friday and Saturday are separate matches; the second preview baseline will need refreshing after Friday’s result.

### Men's Soccer

Watch the quality and timing of chances rather than treating every shot as equally dangerous. A recent high-scoring result does not establish that the next opponent will permit the same opportunities.

### Women's Soccer

Watch how the team responds to the opening goal and whether it creates repeatable chances. Conference and nonconference records describe different schedules and should be read separately.

### Tennis

Use the posted event format and individual results to evaluate the opening fall matches. Tournament entries and exhibition listings should not be converted into a team dual score without an official result.

**Mayberry’s pregame view:** This is a watch list grounded in the current schedule and standings, not a numerical forecast. Starting lineups and player availability have not been independently confirmed.

## Sources

- [Official SAC weekend calendar](https://thesac.com/calendar.aspx?ref=mayberrysports.com)
- [Official SAC football standings](https://thesac.com/standings.aspx?path=football&ref=mayberrysports.com)
- [Official SAC women's volleyball standings](https://thesac.com/standings.aspx?path=wvball&ref=mayberrysports.com)
- [Official SAC men's soccer standings](https://thesac.com/standings.aspx?path=msoc&ref=mayberrysports.com)
- [Official SAC women's soccer standings](https://thesac.com/standings.aspx?path=wsoc&ref=mayberrysports.com)
- [Official school schedule / event confirmation](https://www.cneagles.com/sports/w-tennis/2026-27/schedule?ref=mayberrysports.com)

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