With the first week of classes underway, three Ball State athletic teams will compete this weekend.
Soccer will play at home against Xavier Aug. 26 and Fort Wayne on Aug. 28.
Field hockey opens its season with a pair of games in North Carolina against Appalachian State Aug. 26 and Davidson Aug. 28.
Weekend schedule
Friday, Aug. 26
Field hockey at Appalachian State, 3 p.m.
Women's volleyball vs. Youngstown State (at Fort Wayne), 4 p.m.
Soccer vs. Xavier, 5 p.m.
Women's volleyball vs. Murray State (at Fort Wayne), 10 a.