{"id":57957,"date":"2025-09-08T17:40:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=57957"},"modified":"2025-09-08T17:40:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:40:35","slug":"this-week-in-fire-athletics-sept-8-14-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/09\/08\/this-week-in-fire-athletics-sept-8-14-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in Fire Athletics (Sept. 8-14, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s a busy week for Southeastern Athletics, highlighted by a Saturday packed with home action \u2014 the football home opener under the lights at Victory Field and volleyball hosting Ave Maria in the annual alumni match at The Furnace. Fans can secure their football tickets now at fire.seu.edu\/tickets<\/a>, including the exclusive VIP Tent Experience for an elevated gameday atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s Golf Opens at Coastal Georgia Invitational<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The SEU women’s golf team gets the week started on Monday and Tuesday at the Coastal Georgia Invitational, hosted at Prince Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. This early-season tournament features a competitive field and gives the Fire a chance to establish momentum right out of the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volleyball Returns Home for Alumni Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Fire head to Bradenton on Wednesday to face New College of Florida at 7 p.m., then return home on Saturday for a special Sun Conference matchup against Ave Maria University at 2 p.m. inside The Furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday’s contest marks the program’s annual Alumni Day, with former players returning to the Furnace as SEU welcomes Ave Maria in a Sun Conference match. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate SEU’s volleyball legacy while supporting the Fire as they continue conference play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soccer Programs Face Key Road Tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both soccer teams travel to Florida College on Thursday, with the men kicking off at 4 p.m. and the women following at 7 p.m. The men will then face a tough road test at Georgia Gwinnett College on Saturday at 1 p.m., while the women close their week at New College of Florida in Sarasota at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Football Home Opener vs. Reinhardt \u2013 Saturday, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest stage of the week belongs to Victory Field, where SEU football hosts Reinhardt University in the highly anticipated home opener on Saturday night at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans can secure their seats now at fire.seu.edu\/tickets<\/a>. For an upgraded gameday experience, the VIP Tent Experience is available as an add-on package, featuring premium field-level section, catered food, and exclusive access to the pregame atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a big home crowd expected, Saturday is set to be an unforgettable night under the lights as the Fire look to make an early-season statement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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