This week all fall sports teams will be in action, with the Alabama A&M University football team playing in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge, while the volleyball team hosts the Third Annual Betty Austin Invitational. That are just a few sports to highlight a very busy weekend.
 
Thursday, August 27 | Women's Soccer at Chicago State
Chicago, Ill. | 11 a.m. | Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep| Live Stats | Watch Live
Sunday, August 30 | Women's Soccer at Southern Illinois
Carbondale, Ill. | 1 p.m. | Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex
The women's soccer team is seeking their first win of the season and will travel to Chicago State and Southern Illinois during the week.
 
Friday, August 28 | Volleyball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore | Betty Austin Invitational
Huntsville, Ala. | 12 p.m. | Elmore Gymnasium | Live Stats
Friday, August 28 | Volleyball vs. South Carolina State | Betty Austin Invitational
Huntsville, Ala. | 6 p.m. | AAMU Event Center | Live Stats
Saturday, August 29 | Volleyball vs. North Carolina Central | Betty Austin Invitational
Huntsville, Ala. | 6 p.m. | AAMU Event Center | Live Stats
The volleyball team opens the 2026 season with the Third Annual Betty Austin Invitational as the Bulldogs will meet Maryland Eastern Shore, South Carolina State and North Carolina Central during the weekend.
 
Saturday, August 29 |Cross Country at Belmont Opener
Nashville, Tenn. | 8:45 a.m. 
The men's and women's track & field programs begin the season with a short trip to Nashville to compete in the Belmont Opener.
 
Saturday, August 29 | Football vs. Howard | MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Atlanta, Ga. | 6:30 p.m. (CT) | Center Parc Stadium 
Live Stats | Watch Live (ABC) | Listen Live (WJAB)
The football team begins the season on the national stage in the annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge as Alabama A&M and Howard meet for just the second time in program history.
 
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