DURANGO, Colo., HONOLULU, HI., DENVER, Colo., GUNNISON, Colo. The Mountaineers are geared up for a big weekend on the road and Football and both Men's and Women's Wrestling competing at home.

SOCCER
Western at Fort Lewis College
Wed., Oct. 28, 3 p.m. | Dirks Field | Durango, Colo.
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• The Western Colorado women's soccer team is coming off a split weekend, earning a 2-1 victory over MSU Denver before narrowly falling to Colorado Christian University by the same score. The Mountaineers will look to bounce back and carry their competitive play into a pivotal matchup against Fort Lewis.
• With the postseason on the line, Western heads to Fort Lewis on Wednesday with an opportunity to clinch a spot in the 2026 RMAC Women's Soccer Tournament. A win would secure the Mountaineers' place in the postseason as they look to extend their season and make a push in the conference tournament.
• Leading the way for Western is Jordan Welch, who has recorded a team-high eight goals this season. Welch has continued to make her mark in the program's record books and currently stands as the all-time leading goal scorer in Western Colorado women's soccer history. Her offensive production will be key as the Mountaineers look to secure a postseason berth.
• Adah Minikel-Lacocque has also been a major contributor to the Mountaineers' attack, ranking second on the team with six goals. Her ability to find the back of the net will be important as Western looks to generate scoring opportunities in Wednesday's matchup.
• With a postseason berth within reach, the Mountaineers will look to Welch, Minikel-Lacocque, and the rest of the squad to deliver in a must-win environment. Western Colorado will aim to finish the regular season strong and secure its place in the 2026 RMAC Women's Soccer Tournament.

SWIMMING
CSU Pueblo at Western Colorado
4 p.m., Thu., Oct. 29 | Paul Wright Natatorium | Gunnison, Colo.
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• The Mountaineers opened the season attending the Intermountain Shootout in Grand Junction, Colo., participating in the two-day meet for the first time in program history. The Shootout included teams from Division I Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Utah Teck, and DII powerhouse and host Colorado Mesa.
• Included in the results at the shootout were career-best swims from Kayla Knifong and Amayah Warren. Knifong's new best time came in the 200-yard breaststroke where she touched the pad in 2 minutes, 27.23 seconds. Warren posted her career-best swim with a time of 58.55 seconds in the 100 butterfly.
• The Mountaineers posted their highest finish of the weekend in the opening event of the first day, scoring an eighth-place finish in the 400-medley relay with a time of 4:00.76 from the team of Anna Jorstad, Emma Linscombe, Jaylen Lembas and Tate Lanham.
• In the 2025-26 season, Western defeated the ThunderWolves twice on consecutive days at the Dan France Continental Divide Cup to open the season, and at the RMAC championship meet the Mountaineers finished in fourth place to CSUP's sixth-place finish.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Western Colorado at Hawaii Pacific University
12:45 p.m., Fri., Oct. 30 | Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex | Honolulu, Hi.
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Western Colorado vs. Winona State –or– Lubbock Christian
TBA., Sat., Oct. 31 | Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex | Honolulu, Hi.
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Western Colorado vs. TBD
TBD. Sun., Nov. 1 |  Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex | Honolulu, Hi.
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• The Western Colorado women's basketball team opens its 2026-27 campaign in the Aloha State this Friday as the Mountaineers travel to compete in the Hawaii Tipoff Classic. Western will look to start the new season on a strong note as the team begins a new chapter under the direction of its new head coach.
• K.C. Bassett takes over the Mountaineers after spending one season as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska Kearney. Prior to that, Bassett spent 11 successful seasons as the head coach at Sterling College in Kansas, compiling an impressive 231-115 career record. During her tenure, she led Sterling to three Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) regular-season championships and three KCAC tournament titles. Bassett now brings that experience and winning tradition to Gunnison as she looks to build on Western's recent success and guide the program into the 2026-27 season.
• The Mountaineers enter the new campaign following back-to-back appearances in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) postseason tournament. Western narrowly missed tying the program's single-season record of 22 wins during the 2024-25 season before finishing the 2025-26 campaign with a 16-11 overall record and a 14-6 mark in conference play.
• With a new coaching staff leading the way and a foundation of recent postseason experience, Western Colorado will look to carry its momentum into the upcoming season. The Mountaineers will begin their journey in Hawaii, aiming to establish their identity early and build toward another competitive year in the RMAC.

VOLLEYBALL
Western at UCCS
Fri., Oct. 30, 6 p.m. | Gallogly Events Center | Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Western at MSU Denver
Sat., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. | Auraria Event Center | Denver, Colo.
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• The Western Colorado women's volleyball team hits the road this weekend for a two-match road trip, traveling to Colorado Springs and Denver as the Mountaineers continue their push toward the postseason.
• Western is coming off a split weekend, earning a victory over Chadron State before falling to Black Hills State in a hard-fought five-set battle. The Mountaineers will look to bounce back and build momentum as they take on another challenging weekend of RMAC competition.
• Leading the way for Western is Maggie Legg, who currently paces the Mountaineers with 185 kills on the season. Legg's offensive production will be key as Western looks to generate momentum and find success against its opponents. Olivia Moore continues to direct the Mountaineers' offense, leading the team in assists, while Galatia Andrew anchors the defensive effort as the team leader in digs.
• With three key contributors leading the way on both sides of the ball, Western will look to put together a strong all-around performance throughout the weekend. The Mountaineers will aim to secure two road victories and continue building momentum as the 2026 RMAC postseason approaches in the coming weeks.
• Every match is important as Western Colorado works to keep its postseason hopes on track. The Mountaineers will look to make the most of their road trip and take another step toward securing a spot in the 2026 RMAC Volleyball Tournament.

FOOTBALL
South Dakota Mines at Western Colorado
Sat., Oct. 31, 1 p.m. | Mojo Field at Mountaineer Bowl at the Rady Family Sports Complex | Gunnison, Colo.
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• The Western Colorado football team heads into this Saturday's matchup riding high, boasting an undefeated 8-0 overall record and a perfect 6-0 mark in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) play. The Mountaineers will look to keep their unbeaten season alive as they prepare for another crucial conference showdown against South Dakota School of Mines.
• Western is coming off a dominant performance last weekend against Black Hills State, securing a convincing 42-10 victory. The Mountaineers showcased their strength on both sides of the ball and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's contest as they continue their pursuit of another successful season.
• Leading the way for Western's offense is reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Josiah Roy. Roy has put together an impressive season under center, recording 1,601 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns. He will look to continue his strong play this weekend as the Mountaineers take on the Hardrockers and aim to keep their offensive production rolling.
• The Mountaineers will also look to establish their ground game behind the trio of Damien Nevil, Isaiah Jones, and Lamonte James. The running backs will look to challenge the Mines defense and create opportunities for Western's offense. Through the air, DJ Allen Jr., Ramon Ruiz, and Caden Measner will provide Roy with key targets as the Mountaineers look to stretch the field and find the end zone.
• On the defensive side, Western will aim to build on another strong performance against Black Hills State. The Mountaineers will look to apply pressure, limit scoring opportunities, and slow down the Hardrockers offense as they attempt to preserve their undefeated record.

WRESTLING
Northeastern JC at Western Colorado (Men's)
Sun., Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m. | Paul Wright Gym | Gunnison, Colo.
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Otero CC at Western Colorado (Women's)
Sun., Nov. 1, 5 p.m. | Paul Wright Gym | Gunnison, Colo.
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• The Western Colorado men's wrestling team returns to the mat this Sunday as the Mountaineers prepare to take on Northeastern Junior College in a dual matchup. Western will look to build momentum early in the season and put together a strong performance against the Plainsmen.
• Leading the way for the Mountaineers will be returning standouts Devin Gomez, Hunter Richardson, and Vincent Cabral. All three wrestlers will look to build on their previous success and set the tone for Western as the team continues its 2026-27 campaign. With valuable experience returning to the lineup, the Mountaineers will aim to make their presence felt across the different weight classes.
• Following the men's dual, the Western Colorado women's wrestling team will take the mat against Otero College. The Mountaineers will look to carry momentum into the second matchup of the day and showcase their talent against the Rattlers.