Women's soccer and women's lacrosse home matches highlight this weekend for Marquette Athletics. 

Women's soccer hosts Louisville Friday night, and returns to the Valley Sunday afternoon to play Cincinnati. The women's lacrosse team also continues its fall schedule with their only home match Saturday vs. Grand Valley State set for 2 p.m. at Valley Fields.

Volleyball hits the road for the first time in BIG EAST Conference play this season as they travel to Notre Dame and Depaul. Men's tennis heads to Muncie, Ind. to take part in the Ball State Invitational, while the women's tennis team is in Orlando for the UCF Quad Tournament. Cross country is also on the road as they travel to Louisville for the Greater Louisville Classic.

Friday, Sept. 28

Valley Fields
7 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Louisville
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BIG EAST Home Opener

Social Media Night
Like the "Marquette Athletics" fan page on Facebook to receive a voucher for one complimentary youth (12-and-under) admission to the match.

Qdoba Picnic
All MU students are invited to attend a halftime tailgate with a free taco bar presented by Qdoba.

Caps4Kids Donations
Marquette Soccer has partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Caps4Kids to collect new caps, mittens, and gloves for children in need this winter. Donate (1) new cap, pair of gloves or mittens at the ticket gate on the day of the match and receive $2 admission. Take a peek at the success of last year's Caps4Kids campaign.

Action away from Marquette
Men's Tennis - Ball State Invitational (Muncie, Ind.)

Women's Tennis - UCF Quad Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)

Saturday, Sept. 29
Valley Fields (Football Field)
2 p.m. - Women's Lacrosse vs. Grand Valley State University (Exhibition)

Action away from Marquette
12 p.m. - Men's Soccer at Providence
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1 p.m. - Women's Volleyball at Notre Dame
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8:30 a.m. - Cross Country (Greater Louisville Classic)

All Day - Men's Tennis - Ball State Invitational (Muncie, Ind.)

All Day - Men's Tennis - ITA All-American (Tulsa, Okla.)

All Day - Women's Tennis - UCF Quad Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)

Sunday, Sept. 30
Valley Fields
1:00 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Cincinnati
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Kick It Forward - Marquette Global Brigades
Donate (1) new or used soccer equipment item and receive 2-for the price of-1 admission.

All of the items collected will be donated to children in need as a part of the Marquette Global Brigades 2012-13 trips. Want to learn more about MU Global Brigades, check out the video recap of last year's medical trip.

Caps4Kids Donations
Marquette Soccer has partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Caps4Kids to collect new caps, mittens, and gloves for children in need this winter. Donate (1) new cap, pair of gloves or mittens at the ticket gate on the day of the match and receive $2 admission. Take a peek at the success of last year's Caps4Kids campaign.

Action away from Marquette
2 p.m. - Women's Volleyball at DePaul
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All Day - Men's Tennis - Ball State Invitational (Muncie, Ind.)

All Day - Men's Tennis - ITA All-American (Tulsa, Okla.)

All Day - Women's Tennis - UCF Quad Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)

MILWAUKEE - Redshirt senior Tyler Leverington of the Marquette University men's track and field team placed second overall at the 35th annual Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital last Saturday morning in downtown Milwaukee.

Leverington, who ran for five years at North Dakota State before deciding to attend Marquette University Law School to use his last season of eligibility, completed the 8-kilometer course in a time of 24:54.

MU's head cross country and assistant track and field coach, Mike Nelson, finished 23rd overall in 29:13. 

Several other Marquette athletics programs were represented in the field of competitors, including men's and women's lacrosse.

The event drew nearly 14,000 participants and raised over $1 million for the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Women's volleyball hosts the 2012 Marquette Invitational at Al McGuire Center in another busy weekend for Marquette Athletics. 

Volleyball has three home matches at the Al while men's soccer looks to stay undefeated on the season as they host Michigan Friday at the Valley. The women's soccer team also welcomes George Mason on Sunday, and the men's and women's tennis teams open 2012-13 at the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. 

Cross country travels to Notre Dame for the National Catholic Championships and men's golf opens its season on the road at The McLaughlin in Old Bethpage, N.Y.

Friday, Sept. 14

Al McGuire Center (Marquette Invitational)
11 a.m. - Women's Volleyball ( Iowa vs. Pacific) 
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4:30 p.m. - Women's Volleyball (Milwaukee vs. Iowa)
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7 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Pacific 
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Double Fanatic Points
MU Student Fanatic members receive double points towards end of the year prizes.

Valley Fields
7:05 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Michigan
Soccer Around the World
A celebration of the spirit of soccer through international communities. One lucky student will take home a 2012 FC Barcelona Lionel Messi long sleeve jersey. Marquette song/chant sheets and Coach Bennett face-on-a stick cutouts will be available to all fans.

Kick It Forward - Marquette Global Brigades
Providing Medical, Public Health, and Environmental Assistance
Donate (1) new or used soccer equipment item and receive 2-for the price of-1 admission.
Wish List:
- Soccer balls, cleats or gym shoes, uniform/practice shorts, uniform/practice shirts, ball pumps, NEW socks

Post-Match Autograph Session
Head over near the main entrance of Valley Fields after the Golden Eagles take on Michigan for a post-match autograph session.

Men's and Women's Tennis
Milwaukee Tennis Classic (Schedule of Events)
All Day - The Town Club - Fox Point Wis.

Action away from Marquette
2:30 p.m. - Cross Country (National Catholic Championships - Notre Dame, Ind.)

Saturday, Sept. 15
Al McGuire Center
11 a.m. - Women's Volleyball (Pacific vs. Milwaukee) 
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1:30 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa
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Double Entry
Purchase a ticket to this match and use it for FREE admission to the MUVB 7pm game!

7 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Milwaukee
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Camper Reunion #2 (1:30pm or 7pm game)
- Wear your camp shirt to be invited to the court to shag balls during pre-match warm-ups.
-Fill out an entry form for the chance to win a voucher for a FREE 2013 MUVB summer camp session. Winner drawn at the end of the season.

Bust Out Your Blue!
First 250 fans will receive a free navy pom-pom for this match against Milwaukee. Wear a navy MU shirt for $2 admission and be entered to win a MUVB prize pack.

Men's and Women's Tennis
Milwaukee Tennis Classic (Schedule of Events)
All Day - The Town Club - Fox Point Wis.

Action away from Marquette
All Day - Men's Golf (The McLaughlin - Old Bethpage, N.Y.)

Sunday, Sept. 16th
Valley Fields
1:00 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. George Mason
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Post-Match Clinic
Looking for a way to sharpen your team or child's skills with the help of the Golden Eagles? In celebration of youth soccer month, we will have a youth soccer Post-Match Skills Clinic following our women's soccer home match against George Mason at 1pm. For just $10, kids (5-14) can attend the match, experience a clinic with the team, get a Marquette soccer t-shirt, and a snack. 

To sign-up over the phone with a credit card, call 414-288-4852. See the clinic registration form HERE for more information.

Future Fanatics - First Free Event
To register for the Future Fanatics Kids Club log on to bit.ly/MUKids. Sign up today and print a free voucher HERE to attend the women's soccer match on Sunday. Be sure to stop by the marketing table at Valley Fields to pick up your free grab bag.

Men's and Women's Tennis
Milwaukee Tennis Classic (Schedule of Events)
All Day - The Town Club - Fox Point Wis.

Action away from Marquette
All Day - Men's Golf (The McLaughlin - Old Bethpage, N.Y.)

1:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer at Michigan State (East Lansing, Mich.)
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Marquette fans can vote each week by visiting http://twitpolls.com/s/1H2

and submitting their respective vote with a special hashtag. Competing against Maegan (#votemaegan) this week is volleyball player Julie Jeziorowski (#votejulie).

Nine volleyball matches at the Al McGuire Center for the Ambassador Hotel Golden Eagle Classic highlight a busy weekend for Marquette Athletics as four MU squads are in action. Women's volleyball has four home matches at the Al while men's soccer hosts Western Illinois Saturday at the Valley. The women's soccer team travels to Durham, N.C., to take part in the Nike Classic, while cross county begins its season in DeKalb, Ill.

Friday, Sept. 7

Al McGuire Center (Ambassador Hotel Golden Eagle Classic)
10 a.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Eastern Illinois
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Purchase a ticket to this match and receive free admission to the 7 p.m. game.

Noon - Women's Volleyball (Michigan vs. Wake Forest)
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5 p.m. - Women's Volleyball (Wake Forest vs. Eastern Illinois)
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7 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan
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Welcome Back Party
Free pizza to the first 200 students in attendance

Action away from Marquette

4 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. North Carolina (Nike Classic - Durhman, N.C.)

5 p.m. - Cross Country at NIU Huskie Open (DeKalb, Ill.)

Saturday, Sept. 8

Al McGuire Center (Ambassador Hotel Golden Eagle Classic)

10 a.m. - Women's Volleyball (Wake Forest vs. Northern Iowa)
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Noon - Women's Volleyball (Michigan vs. Eastern Illinois)
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5 p.m. - Women's Volleyball (Northern Iowa vs. Michigan)
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7 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Wake Forest
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Dollar Day
Concessions - hot dogs, fountain soda, and popcorn will be available for only $1!

Valley Fields
7:05 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Western Illinois
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Marquette Soccer Skills Zone
Kids 12 and under will have the opportunity to participate in soccer skills stations with current MU players and coaches prior to the match. The Marquette Soccer Skills Zone will open at 6:05 p.m. and will be located on the Valley Fields turf practice area.

Fan Fest Attendee Appreciation Night
One free youth admission voucher (with the purchase of an adult ticket) will be published on social media in an effort to thank fans who joined the team's at their rain-soaked season kickoff event.

Sunday, Sept. 9

Al McGuire Center (Ambassador Hotel Golden Eagle Classic)
2 p.m. - Women's Volleybal vs. Northern Iowa
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Team Day, Camper Reunion and Post-Match Clinic

Action away from Marquette

12:30 p.m. - Women's Soccer at Duke (Nike Classic - Durhman, N.C.)

MILWAUKEE - Marquette University assistant men's lacrosse coach, John Orsen, helped the Chesapeake Bayhawks capture the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) title on Sunday, Aug. 26 in Boston, Mass.

The Bayhawks topped the Denver Outlaws, 16-6, in front of a crowd of 7,000-plus at Harvard Stadium to claim the organization's fourth MLL championship.

Orsen, who played in nine games this season for the Bayhawks, recorded three ground balls in the title match as a short stick defender.