Mars Hill weekend pregame report: September 18–20
Mars Hill brings a 2–0 football record to Hickory after an overtime win over Catawba. Volleyball visits Newberry and Anderson, while the soccer teams host Tusculum. The men are seeking their first conference points; the women enter with one point from two league matches.
SAC · SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026 · FREE PREGAME EDITION
Unbeaten football meets an away test at Lenoir-Rhyne
Mars Hill brings a 2–0 football record to Hickory after an overtime win over Catawba. Volleyball visits Newberry and Anderson, while the soccer teams host Tusculum. The men are seeking their first conference points; the women enter with one point from two league 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 Volleyball | at Newberry | 6:00 P.M. | Newberry, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Football | at Lenoir-Rhyne | 6:00 P.M. | Hickory, N.C. |
| Sep 19 | Men's Soccer | vs. Tusculum | 3:30 P.M. | Mars Hill, N.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Soccer | vs. Tusculum | 6:30 P.M. | Mars Hill, N.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Volleyball | at Anderson | 3:00 P.M. | Anderson, S.C. |
Pregame position
| Sport | Overall | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Women's Volleyball | 7-5 | 2-2 |
| Men's Soccer | 2-2-2 | 0-1 |
| Women's Soccer | 2-3-1 | 0-1-1 |
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.