Happy Homecoming Week, 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
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Women's Soccer Developmental Team vs. Indiana Wesleyan, 7 p.m.
- Volleyball vs. Bethel, 7 p.m.
 
Saturday, Oct. 10
- Bowling vs. Western Shootout (Western Bowl)
- Football vs. #3 Indiana Wesleyan, 1:05 p.m.
- Volleyball vs. Goshen, 5:30 p.m.
- Rugby vs. Indiana Tech, 7 p.m.
- Women's Soccer vs. Taylor, 7 p.m.
 
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MEN'S SOCCER
Marian Men's Soccer picked up two more home wins in Crossroads League play last week, defeating Mount Vernon Nazarene 5-1 on Wednesday and Grace 2-0 on Saturday.
 
Sam Wehaus netted four goals and an assist on the week, netting him Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week honors. Tristan Edwards was named the Crossroads Defensive Player of the Week with a career-high eight saves on Wednesday and a clean-sheet performance on Saturday.
 
The Knights return to action at Taylor on Saturday at 1 p.m.
 
WOMEN'S SOCCER
7th-ranked Women's Soccer pulled out a 1-0 win at Mount Vernon Nazarene on Wednesday before playing to a scoreless draw against 5th-ranked Grace in a battle of the top teams in the conference table on Saturday.
 
The Knights return to Ascension St. Vincent Field on Saturday, hosting Taylor over Homecoming and the program's Alumni Game, as MUWSOC celebrates its 30th anniversary. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
VOLLEYBALL
Marian Volleyball was in action just once last week, falling at Mount Vernon Nazarene in straight sets.
 
The Knights are back at home twice this upcoming week; they host Bethel on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Goshen on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
 
BOWLING
Marian Bowling got their season underway at the Midwest Collegiate Classic. The women reached match play, finishing third, while the men placed ninth.
 
The Knights are back in action this weekend, competing in the Western Shootout at their home facility, Western Bowl on West Washington Street. Action on the west side is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
 
FOOTBALL
Marian Football used a stifling defensive performance to earn a hardfought 26-6 win over Taylor at Ascension St. Vincent Field on Saturday. Wyatt Woodall led the Knights defensively with 12 tackles (two for loss), while RJ Griffin ran for a touchdown and threw for a touchdown.
 
This week, Marian hosts 3rd-ranked Indiana Wesleyan in a top-10 clash back at Ascension St. Vincent Field over Homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.
 
RUGBY
Marian Rugby earned a win over Indiana University in Bloomington on Saturday, 29-14, playing in Memorial Stadium.
 
The Knights return home to Kuntz Stadium on Saturday, hosting Indiana Tech at 7 p.m.
 
MEN'S GOLF
Marian Men's Golf was off last week, but return to action this week at the Fall Skyhawk Invite in LaGrange, Ga. on Monday and Tuesday.
 
WOMEN'S GOLF
Marian Women's Golf was also off last week, returning to the course in the Peach State as well, teeing it up at the 2026 Roadrunner Fall Invite in a preview of the NAIA National Championships. 
 
CYCLING
Marian Cycling returns to action this week with the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Grand Junction, Colo.
 
Competition is scheduled to take place from Thursday through Saturday.
 
CROSS COUNTRY
Marian Cross Country is back on the course this week, competing in the Ray Bullock Invite hosted by Taylor University on Friday. The women will race at 4 p.m. before the men at 5 p.m.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Homecoming Weekend is here, and Saturday is packed with plenty of ways to celebrate with the Knights! Marian Football takes on Indiana Wesleyan this Saturday, October 10, with kickoff set for 1:05 p.m. Be sure to arrive early as Marian Football crewnecks will be available at the gate while supplies last, first come, first served! Fans will also want to stick around at halftime, as we'll have several special Homecoming recognitions and events taking place throughout the break.

The celebration continues Saturday night as Marian Women's Soccer honors 30 years before its 7 p.m. match. Women's Soccer alumni are invited to gather at the M-Club tent, with additional anniversary festivities taking place around the game. It's a full day of Marian Athletics and a great opportunity to come together, celebrate our history, and cheer on the Knights!