Lincoln Memorial weekend pregame report: September 18–20
Lincoln Memorial’s men enter 2–0 in SAC soccer after a 5–0 win over Lenoir-Rhyne; the women are 1–0 in the league. Both visit Newberry. Volleyball has two home matches and a 1–3 conference record, so progress there must be evaluated independently of the soccer results.
SAC · SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026 · FREE PREGAME EDITION
Soccer leads the opportunity; volleyball seeks a home response
Lincoln Memorial’s men enter 2–0 in SAC soccer after a 5–0 win over Lenoir-Rhyne; the women are 1–0 in the league. Both visit Newberry. Volleyball has two home matches and a 1–3 conference record, so progress there must be evaluated independently of the soccer results.
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 Volleyball | vs. UVA Wise | 6:00 P.M. | Harrogate, TN |
| Sep 19 | Men's Cross Country | at Converse Kick-Off | 9:00 A.M. | Spartanburg, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Men's Soccer | at Newberry | 4:30 P.M. | Newberry, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Men's Tennis | vs. Tusculum | TBA | Harrogate, TN |
| Sep 19 | Women's Cross Country | at Converse Kick-Off | 9:45 A.M. | Spartanburg, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Soccer | at Newberry | 2:00 P.M. | Newberry, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Volleyball | vs. Emory & Henry | 2:00 P.M. | Harrogate, TN |
Pregame position
| Sport | Overall | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Volleyball | 3-5 | 1-3 |
| Men's Soccer | 3-1-1 | 2-0 |
| Women's Soccer | 2-1-2 | 1-0 |
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
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.
Cross country
Follow the scoring five and the gap between the first and fifth finishers. Course, distance and the entered lineup matter; comparing raw times from different courses can give a misleading picture.