Happy Monday, Knights! Welcome to this week's edition of The Knightcap, where each week, you can catch up on what you may have missed in the world of Marian Athletics last week and preview what's ahead for the Knights this week.
 
AT HOME THIS WEEK
Monday, Oct. 12
- Men's Soccer Developmental Team vs. Indiana Wesleyan - 7 p.m.
 
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Women's Soccer vs. Bethel, 7 p.m.
- Volleyball vs. #16 Indiana Wesleyan, 7 p.m.
 
Thursday, Oct. 15
- Men's Soccer Developmental Team vs. Thomas More, 7 p.m.
 
Friday, Oct. 16
- Rugby vs. #3 Lindenwood, 7 p.m.; second side at 5 p.m.
 
Saturday, Oct. 17
- Football vs. #16 Olivet Nazarene, 1:05 p.m.
- Men's Soccer vs. Spring Arbor, 7 p.m.
 
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MEN'S GOLF
Marian Men's Golf finished as the runner-up in the Fall Skyhawk Invite hosted by Point University in LaGrange, Ga. 
 
Lane Zedrick earned individual medalist honors in the event, clearing the rest of the field by five strokes. The senior fired two rounds of 66 on Monday to lead by seven shots after the opening day. Zedrick earned Crossroads League Men's Golfer of the Week honors as a result.
 
WOMEN'S GOLF
- Marian Women's Golf finished fifth at the Roadrunner Fall Invite in a preview of the NAIA National Championships later this spring. Freshman Alex Reschly posted a top-10 finish in the event.
 
The Knights turn around to tee it up this week at the Harrison Lakes Collegiate in Columbus, Ind. on Monday and Tuesday.
 
VOLLEYBALL
Marian Volleyball won both of its home matches this week, sweeping past Bethel on Wednesday before defeating Goshen in straight sets on Saturday. The Knights celebrated Senior Day prior to its match on Saturday, honoring its five seniors.
 
This week, the Knights host 16th-ranked Indiana Wesleyan at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, looking for the season sweep. Then, on Saturday, the Knights hit the road to St. Francis (Ind.) for a match at 4 p.m.
 
CYCLING
Marian Cycling finished action at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Grand Junction, Colo. The Knights on Bikes placed fifth, the highest of a team without mountains in its home state.
 
Marian started the week strong with two individual national championships on Thursday, as Breanna Winter and Jordan Callum swept the women's and men's dual slalom national titles, respectively.
 
CROSS COUNTRY
Marian Cross Country competed at the Ray Bullock Invite in Upland, Ind. at a preview of the Crossroads League championships. Both Knight teams placed as the runner-up.
 
Charles Leedke was the top Marian finisher, placing fifth on the men's side; Claire Milam recorded a sixth-place finish on the women's side.
 
BOWLING
Marian Bowling competed in its first home tournament of the season at the Western Shootout. Marian Men's Bowling won the event, while the women placed fourth.
 
MEN'S SOCCER
Marian Men's Soccer drew at Taylor, 1-1, on Saturday, breaking its four-match win streak in conference play.
 
The Knights return to the field on Wednesday, traveling to 25th-ranked Bethel at 7 p.m. Then, the Knights face Spring Arbor back at Ascension St. Vincent Field on Saturday at 7 p.m.
 
FOOTBALL
Marian Football picked up a huge win on Saturday, defeating 3rd-ranked Indiana Wesleyan in a thriller at Ascension St. Vincent Field over Homecoming. The Knights' defense turned the Wildcats over three times and held IWU to turn the ball over on downs on their final possession.
 
Uriah Buchanan, Samirion Ford and Ashton Vogel swept MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week honors. Ford and Vogel were named NAIA Defensive and Special Teams National Players of the Week, as Ford recorded a season-high 14 tackles and Vogel converted three field goals and three extra points in the monumental win.
 
Marian returns home for the fourth time in five weeks on Saturday, hosting 16th-ranked Olivet Nazarene, the final unbeaten team in the MSFA. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m.
 
RUGBY
Marian Rugby earned a convincing 61-0 win over Indiana Tech on Kuntz Stadium this past Saturday.
 
The Knights return to Kuntz Stadium this coming Friday, hosting 3rd-ranked Lindenwood. The second side will start at 5 p.m. and the first side will follow at 7 p.m.
 
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Marian Women's Soccer suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, falling to 10th-ranked Taylor, 2-1.
 
The Knights host Bethel at 7 p.m. before traveling to Spring Arbor for a matchup at 7 p.m.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
This week, Marian Athletics will come together for uKNIGHTed in Pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Knight fans are encouraged to wear pink and support the Knights at our home events on Wednesday and Saturday. Volleyball and Women's Soccer will both compete Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm, followed by Football at 1:05 pm and Men's Soccer at 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 17.
Representatives from the Catherine Peachey Fund will be at each event as we help raise awareness and support an incredible local cause. To support uKNIGHTed in Pink, donations can be made at: https://givebutter.com/uKNIGHTed-in-pink
We hope to see you in pink all week long!