Homecoming Weekend brought plenty of excitement to SIUE athletics!

SIUE volleyball split a tough two-match series with UT Martin, falling in a competitive 3-0 battle before rallying from a 2-0 deficit the next day to complete an incredible 3-2 reverse sweep.

The SIUE women’s soccer team opened OVC play with a dominant 4-2 victory over Eastern Illinois, while the men’s soccer team delivered the biggest moment of the weekend.In front of an incredible crowd of 2,766 at Ralph Korte Stadium, the Cougars defeated Southern Indiana 3-1 in their OVC opener. SIUE scored early in both halves, battled through a physical match, and took advantage of a Southern Indiana red card before Ben Perkins returned from injury to score the final goal with about five minutes remaining.

Homecoming Weekend brings a full slate of SIUE athletics, but this weekend is about more than Homecoming—it marks the beginning of Ohio Valley Conference play for volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer.

Volleyball looks to bounce back from a difficult weekend at the Governors Classic and begins OVC play with back-to-back home matches against UT Martin.

Men's soccer enters conference play after a 3-0 win over Webster, looking to carry that momentum into Saturday night's Homecoming matchup with Southern Indiana.

Women's soccer will look to turn the page after a difficult finish to nonconference play when Eastern Illinois comes to Korte Stadium Sunday afternoon.

With each program coming into conference play from a different place, all three teams now have a chance to start fresh.

A first career goal saved a draw with Bradley. Four days later, Archie McDonnell scored again as SIUE beat Webster 3-0. Lacey Weissenborn looks at the Cougars’ response and what it means heading into conference play.

SIUE volleyball returned to First Community Arena for the Cougar Classic with a young team looking for its first win of the season. By the end of Friday, the Cougars had two. Saturday brought a tougher test and a clear picture of where they still needed to grow.

One of college soccer’s most historic rivalries returned to Edwardsville—and SIUE made sure it was a night Cougar fans would remember.

SIUE defeated rival Saint Louis University 1-0 to reclaim the Bronze Boot in a match filled with history, intensity, a first-half game-winning goal, strong goalkeeping and a dramatic finish that came down to the final seconds.

But Lacey Weisenborn also caught one moment you probably won’t find in the box score: a soccer ball landing perfectly in a trash can as the clock wound down.

From the history behind the Joseph Carenza Sr. Trophy to the final review that sealed SIUE’s victory, Lacey takes us through the Bronze Boot from a fan’s perspective—and explains why this rivalry still feels like much more than another game on the schedule.

For the first time ever, one of America’s most iconic baseball stadiums became the home of college volleyball. More than 43,000 fans packed Wrigley Field for a historic doubleheader featuring Kentucky, Penn State, Nebraska, and Missouri.

Kentucky and Penn State made history by playing the first volleyball match ever at Wrigley Field, with the Wildcats earning a 3-1 victory. Then came the highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Nebraska and Missouri.

What followed was a night nobody expected.

High humidity made the court dangerously slick, players and staff worked together to dry the surface, and even the teams found ways to have some fun during the delays. But ultimately, player safety had to come first.

It was a night filled with history, incredible fan support, dancing, frustration, and heartbreak—and a reminder that sometimes sports don't go according to plan.

September brings a major shift in the college sports season as conference play begins, rivalries return and several nationally ranked programs face important early tests. In this Blind Sports Reporter roundup, Lacey Weisenborn looks at the latest storylines across college soccer, volleyball, football and field hockey—from SIUE and Saint Louis preparing for the Bronze Boot to major matchups involving Penn State, UCLA, Nebraska, Iowa, Florida State and more.

College sports are back, and fall is already heating up.

Women’s and men’s soccer are underway, volleyball has opened with major national matchups, field hockey is returning, and college football is right around the corner.

From local teams like SIUE, Saint Louis, Illinois and Illinois State to national programs including Penn State, UCLA, Florida State, BYU and Texas A&M, there’s plenty to follow as the new season begins.

Catch the full college sports roundup and see which teams are already making early statements.

College sports is officially back, and the 2026–27 season is already full of storylines. Lacey Weisenborn looks at the early action in women’s soccer and previews what’s ahead in men’s soccer, volleyball and field hockey, with championship contenders, major rivalries and teams like SIUE, St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois and more all beginning their seasons.

The 2026 SIUE men’s soccer season is almost here.

The Blind Sports Reporter’s Lacey Weisenborn sat down with SIUE head coach Cale Wassermann to talk about the Cougars’ challenging road ahead — from early matchups against Michigan State and Michigan to the highly anticipated return of the Bronze Boot rivalry at Ralph Korte Stadium.

Wassermann also talks with Lacey about the 14 new players joining the program, the personality taking shape within this year’s team, lessons learned from last season and why SIUE’s expectations remain as high as ever.

The Sooners' remarkable postseason run ended with a dominant championship performance, while one unforgettable college sports season comes to a close.

Powerhouse programs, SEC dominance, breakout stars, and Cinderella stories made this year’s Men’s College World Series one to remember.

From Oklahoma City to the super regionals, this stretch of college sports delivered breakout performances, unforgettable moments, and teams proving they belong on the biggest stage.

From SIUE baseball’s postseason battle to unforgettable moments in the NCAA softball tournament, resilience defined the week in college sports.

SIUE softball and baseball both showed resilience late in the season, responding to setbacks with statement wins and strong tournament performances. From dominant shutouts to explosive offensive stretches, the Cougars proved they could fight back, while powerhouse programs like Oklahoma, Stanford, and UCLA added unforgettable championship moments to an exciting spring in college sports.

The SIUE softball team might be the most fun team to watch right now.

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