Weekend events bringing plenty to cheer about on campus

Boilermaker fans will have a range of sporting events and spirit activities to enjoy this weekend. Volleyball, football and soccer all are set for home events.

FRIDAY

Soccer (women's): Purdue women's soccer takes on Northwestern at 7 p.m. Friday at the Boilermaker Soccer Complex. Soccer

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Volleyball (women's): The four-team Boiler Box Challenge starts Friday and builds to a Saturday night showdown with Notre Dame in Mackey Arena. Last time was raucous. This time? Session information

SATURDAY

Boilermaker Crossing: Purdue fans can meet the teams, play on inflatable games, get prizes, listen to live music and more at the family-friendly Boilermaker Crossing at 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday at Sally and Bob Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility's Holloway Gymnasium side. The event is free.

211° Session: The 211° Session pre-game pep rally will feature the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band, football head coach Darrell Hazell and the Boilermaker football players. The event starts at 1:19 p.m. in Mackey Arena.

Pre-game concert: Purdue Bands & Orchestras' jazz bands will hold a pregame concert at 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Slayter Center.

Purdue vs. Virginia Tech (Family Day): The game starts at 3:30 p.m. at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ticket information is available here.

SUNDAY

Soccer (women's): Purdue women's soccer takes on Northwestern at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Boilermaker Soccer Complex.  Soccer

ADDITIONAL GAME-DAY RESOURCES

* Boilermaker Depot: Game-week activities and spirit initiatives
* Guide to 2015 Purdue Football
* 2015 GameDay Central
* Game notes for Purdue vs. Indiana State

NEXT WEEKEND

Purdue football: Purdue takes on Bowling Green (Hammer Down Cancer game) at noon Sept. 26 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ticket information is available here.