Michelle Sproat | Co-Sports Editor
Sept. 30, 2016; 5:15 p.m.

Lindenwood University is home to multiple nationally ranked teams. Here’s a list of some of their local games this weekend and why you should be there.

Men’s Ice Hockey vs Minot State

When: Friday at 7 p.m.
Where: Lindenwood Ice Arena in Wentzville
Why: Men’s ice hockey currently holds the title as  American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I National Champions. Not only that, but they are currently ranked second in the ACHA. This Friday night game is the first home game for the season.

Men’s Water Polo vs the Missouri Valley Conference Crossover

When: Saturday at 1:15 p.m vs University of Missouri and at 4 p.m. vs Saint Louis University.  Sunday at 11:20 a.m. vs Washington University and at 3 p.m. vs McKendree University.
Where: Saint Louis University Natatorium
Why: The men’s water polo team are back-to-back Collegiate Water Polo Association National Champions. They are aiming to get a three-peat this year.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

When: Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Pattonville High School
Why: The teams, laden with national championship hopefuls, are having their first meet of the year.