Nationally ranked teams and offenses provide some of the opposition for the Mules as the teams begin their stretch run.
Men’s Soccer vs. Franklin & Marshall (Saturday, 7:00)
This is a rematch of a 2010 Centennial Conference semifinal, won by Muhlenberg 4-0. In last year’s regular-season meeting, the teams played to a 1-1 draw.
Both teams are aiming to return to the playoffs in what is shaping up as a six-team race for five spots. Muhlenberg and F&M are in a three-way tie with Dickinson for fourth place with four CC games remaining.
The Mules (7-3-1, 3-2) are ranked third in the Mid-Atlantic Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America; the Diplomats (7-3-2, 3-2) are fourth. The two CC losses for both teams are by one goal to Swarthmore and Johns Hopkins.
Live stats: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/sports/msoclive/xlive.htm
Live video: http://www.livestream.com/muhlenberg
Football at Gettysburg (Saturday, 1:00)
The Mules (3-2, 3-1) return from their bye to take on one of the top offenses in Division III. The Bullets (3-2, 3-1) are averaging 552.4 yards per game (first in Division III) and 47.8 points per game (second in Division III). Gettysburg also is allowing 42.2 points per game, and Muhlenberg has scored at least 30 points in all three of its wins. The Mules’ two losses are to undefeated teams ranked in the top 15 in Division III.
Live stats/video: http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/gettysburg.portal
Live audio (WMUH): http://www.muhlenberg.edu/wmuh/stream.html
Field Hockey vs. Franklin & Marshall (Saturday, 1:00)
The Diplomats are ranked No. 2 in Division III, although they will fall in next week’s poll after losing to No. 4 Lynchburg, 5-0, earlier this week.
Live stats: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/sports/fhlive/xlive.htm
Live video: http://www.livestream.com/muhlenberg
Women’s Soccer vs. Franklin & Marshall (Saturday, 4:00)
Muhlenberg completes a stretch of three games in four days against another team that is looking to earn a playoff berth. The Mules (6-6-2, 3-2-1) are currently in fifth place in the CC, and F&M (5-4-1, 3-3) is tied for sixth.
Live stats: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/sports/wsoclive/xlive.htm
Live video: http://www.livestream.com/muhlenberg
Volleyball vs. Lebanon Valley (Saturday, 10:00); vs. Stevenson (Saturday, 12:00)
The Mules take a break from CC play with a tri-match at Lebanon Valley.
Cross Country at Leopard Invitational (Saturday, 10:00)
The Muhlenberg teams run at Lafayette in their final tuneup for the Centennial Conference Championships.