Every Friday, the NE10 is going to highlight the biggest contests each weekend. It may be a big-time rivalry, matchup between two ranked teams or a battle for playoff-positioning. Fans can follow the action for every game by visiting our schedule page.
FOOTBALL
New Haven at Southern Connecticut: Saturday, Nov. 12 – 12:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
INTERESTING FACT: The Elm City Rivalry will be played for the second time this season on Saturday when New Haven travels crosstown to play Southern Connecticut. In the first meeting on Sept. 10, the Chargers fended-off their rival by a 31-26 margin. New Haven has won 13-straight games against the Owls.
FIELD HOCKEY
Saint Anselm at New Haven: Saturday, Nov. 12 – 1:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
INTERESTING FACT: With a win on Saturday, Saint Anselm would earn at least a share of the NE10 regular season championship and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NE10 Field Hockey Championship, regardless of the result from the Assumption-St. Thomas Aquinas game on Friday.
MEN'S SOCCER
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship: Saturday, Nov. 12 - Schedule
INTERESTING FACT: Franklin Pierce and Adelphi will play in the second round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Saturday. The Ravens earned a first round bye, while the Panthers edged Queens (NY) on Friday, 1-0, to advance to Saturday's games. The NE10 has had one team advance to the third round and/or quarterfinals in each of the past three seasons.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
NCAA Women's Soccer Championship: Friday, Nov. 11 - Schedule
INTERESTING FACT: Five teams will play in the first round of the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship on Friday, including NE10 champion Saint Rose. The Golden Knights have advanced to the national semifinals in each of the past two seasons - including the national championship game in 2021.
VOLLEYBALL
NE10 Volleyball Championship Semifinals - Championship Central
INTERESTING FACT: AIC - the top seed in the NE10 Volleyball Championship - will serve as host this weekend for the semifinals on Saturday and final on Sunday. In the semifinal round, AIC will play No. 4 Southern New Hampshire, while No. 3 Adelphi faces off with No. 7 Southern Connecticut. The Yellow Jackets have played in each of the last three NE10 title matches - including a victory over New Haven in 2021.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Goldey-Beacom vs. Bentley: Friday, Nov. 11 – 5:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
INTERESTING FACT: Bentley, the reigning NE10 champion, will open its season in the Tournament of Heroes at the College of Staten Island. The Falcons are 10-0 in their last 10 season-opening contests, dating back to the 2011-12 season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Pace at Daemen: Friday, Nov. 11 – 7:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
INTERESTING FACT: The 2022-23 season starts with a bang for Pace, the reigning NCAA East Region champion, when it faces Daemen in a rematch of the 2022 East Region final. The Setters held off the Wildcats in that game, 67-65, to advance to the NCAA Elite Eight.
ICE HOCKEY
Assumption at Saint Anselm: Friday, Nov. 11 – 7:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
Assumption at Saint Anselm: Saturday, Nov. 12 – 5:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
INTERESTING FACT: Two of the top-scoring offenses will be on display this weekend when Assumption visits Saint Anselm. The Greyhounds are averaging a league-high 4.50 goals per game, while the Hawks are tied for second at 4.25 goals per contest.