Happy Homecoming Week, Cardinal fans! While the fall sports season has officially wrapped up, the excitement is far from over because winter sports are heating up and ready to roll this week.
Cross Country: NCAA North Regional Meet
After a strong showing at the MIAC Championships two weeks ago, the Cardinal cross country teams are primed and ready to carry that momentum into the NCAA North Regional Meet on Saturday, Nov. 15. The race will take place close to home in Colfax, Wisconsin, at the Whitetail Golf Course, the same course the Cardinals competed on earlier this season at the UW–Blugold Invite.
The men’s race begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by the women’s race at noon, as both teams aim for top finishes and a chance to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Championships.
Women’s Basketball: Season Tip-Off
The Saint Mary’s women’s basketball team tips off its 2025–26 campaign tomorrow, Nov. 10, hosting North Central (MN) at 6:00 p.m. inside the David R. Thies Arena.
The Cardinals will be right back on the court for a major matchup on Saturday, Nov. 15, welcoming No. 15-ranked UW–La Crosse for a 3:00 p.m. showdown.
All tickets for Saturday’s game are free to the public! Come out, wear your red, and help pack the arena for an exciting day of Cardinal spirit!
Men’s Basketball: Early Nonconference Action
The Saint Mary’s men’s basketball team (1–0) opened its season with a fast-paced battle against No. 8-ranked Carthage, ultimately falling 98–75 in an entertaining home contest.
Next up, the Cardinals hit the road to face Martin Luther on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. They’ll return home on Saturday, Nov. 15, for a 1:00 p.m. matchup against North Central (MN), another free-admission game, leading into the women’s game later that afternoon.
Women’s Hockey: Conference Opener
Following an even split in their season-opening road trip on Halloween weekend, the Saint Mary’s women’s hockey team (1–1) returns to the ice after a bye week to begin conference play.
The Cardinals travel to Hamline on Friday, Nov. 14 for a 6:00 p.m. puck drop, before returning home to the Saint Mary’s Ice Arena on Saturday, Nov. 15 for a 3:00 p.m. rematch against the Pipers.
Men’s Hockey: Riding Momentum
The Saint Mary’s men’s hockey team (2–1–1) is coming off a strong Parents Weekend that featured a dominant 4–1 win over UW–Stout before falling by the same score to No. 15-ranked UW–Stevens Point.
The Cardinals now turn their focus to conference play, hosting Hamline on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. before traveling to Saint Paul on Saturday for another 7:00 p.m. matchup against the Pipers.
It’s shaping up to be an action-packed week as the Cardinals kick off their winter campaigns in full force. Follow along with all the updates, scores, and highlights at saintmaryssports.com.
Go Cardinals!
