Traveling down south into hostile territory, the women’s volleyball team came away with an upset over No. 24 Loyola Marymount University, topping the Lions 3-2. Two days before the victory, the Broncos knocked off Pepperdine University.

Hess recorded 19 kills in the team’s upset of the No. 24 Loyola Marymount University Lions.

Saturday was a day of personal bests and major improvements for the Santa Clara men and women’s cross-country teams.

Hall of fame player Ronnie Lott joined Santa Clara women’s soccer head coach Jerry Smith to discuss football, controversy and life in this year’s first installment of the President’s Speaker Series on Oct. 9.

Playing for 110 minutes in 90-degree weather is always a challenge, but the men’s soccer team overcame the heat while facing the University of San Francisco on Sunday in their last game before their conference season begins.

The women’s soccer game last Sunday was a hard-fought battle. During the hottest part of the day, Santa Clara traveled north to take on the University of San Francisco Dons in a grueling match.

The Ruff Riders launched an initiative to rouse school spirit by hosting tailgating events at off-campus residences.

The San Jose Sharks look to be a forceful contender again this season. After placing second in the Pacific Division last year, they qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a feat they have accomplished 10 years in a row.

Jerry Smith, coach of the Santa Clara women’s soccer team, held the first installment of the Jerry Smith Coaching for Life Academy on Oct. 9. The workshop focused on leadership and self-esteem in athletics.

Nobody thought the San Francisco Giants would win their Division Series matchup against the Washington Nationals. By nobody, I mean the “experts.”

The Broncos faced a gruesome schedule that included visiting the No. 24 ranked University of San Diego and then battling No. 10 Brigham Young University in Utah this past weekend.

Eneme scored a goal versus West Coast Conference opponent University of San Diego in a losing effort. The score was 2-1.

The Bronco squad hosted their first game at Sullivan Aquatic Center of the season last Saturday night to a full and energetic crowd.

The Santa Clara women’s tennis team began their fall season at the Cal Nike Fall Invitational this past weekend.

This past Sunday marked something worth celebrating here in Santa Clara. The San Francisco 49ers earned their first win in the shiny new Levi’s Stadium -- and a much-needed win at that.

Roe ran the fastest time for the Broncos at the Stamford Invitational on Saturday with a time of 25:56 in the 8K.

The men and women’s cross-country teams made strong showings in two different venues this weekend.