Story by: Lauren Sullivan, media relations intern

Not sure what fun events to attend during USD's homecoming and family weekend? Here's the breakdown of what's to choose from. Each year in October, families fill the University of San Diego campus to celebrate the beginning of another school year and the strong Torero athletics program. Torero athletics put together a fun-filled weekend to celebrate Homecoming with food, sun, and sports. This year, Homecoming and Family Weekend takes place starting on Thursday, October 6, through Sunday, October 9. Laid out below is a schedule of events that USD has to offer to families and alumnus.

Thursday, October 6
• Kicking off Homecoming and Family Weekend, the Torero Men's Basketball Team will host their Sixth Man Night in the Hahn University Center Forum at 6 p.m. This night will feature dinner and an auction as the attendees are introduced to the 2016-2017 men's basketball team. Additionally, they will celebrate the journey of the Torero's history, through the rise to Division I and their first Conference Championship (1984) under Coach Jim Brovelli. Don't miss this blast from the past as the basketball team gears up for their next season. Tickets cost $175 per person. To register CLICK HERE

• The 6th-ranked women's volleyball team will be in action at the Jenny Craig Pavilion with a 7:00 p.m. WCC match against Pacific University.

Friday, October 7
• Join the Torero rowing program in celebrating Homecoming and Family Weekend at the Mission Bay Boathouse. There will be a sleuth of activities to choose from while getting to know the 2016 men and women's rowing teams. For a $225 donation to the rowing program, you can join student athletes in a boat and learn rowing basics beginning at 4:00 pm. Following they will open up their widely acclaimed taco-bar where guests can eat while watching an alumni race and a boat parade. Following the event will be a bonfire social. Tickets to attend, with access to the taco-bar, beer and wine, cost $15. To register CLICK HERE

Saturday, October 8
• The Swimming & Diving program is putting on their annual alumni meet at 10 a.m. at the Sports Center pool. The event includes brunch and is free to attend; however, the Swim & Dive teams do suggest a contribution to the program.

• Join the Torero community as they come together before the big Homecoming football & volleyball games for a tailgate! On the Valley Field at 11 a.m., come enjoy food and activities for all ages. Tickets for adults cost $25 with the inclusion of a beer garden, while tickets for children 12-17 cost just $10. Keep an eye out for two separate Torero Athletic tents with information on a variety of Torero Athletic topics. After spending time playing games and enjoying a BBQ, follow the crowd to Torero Stadium as the football team takes on the Davidson College Wildcats. To register CLICK HERE

• The 6th-ranked women's volleyball team will hold their homecoming game at 12:00 p.m. in the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Toreros host Saint Mary's College in a key WCC contest. To register and attend CLICK HERE

• With a 1 p.m. kickoff, the Torero football team will take on the Davidson Wildcats in their big Homecoming game. It will be the second home conference game in the 2016 season where the Toreros will be competing for a conference title. USD has won 24 straight PFL home contests. Come help cheer them on to another victory and No. 25!

Sunday, October 9
• Close out Homecoming and Family Weekend with some exercise at the Cross Country Alumni 5K Race at the Mission Bay Children's Playground. The race will kick off at 10 a.m. where contestants will race around a 1K loop in teams of five. Don't have five on your team? No problem! You can "borrow" a current cross country athlete to run one of your laps. Following the race, contestants and fans will enjoy breakfast burritos and share stories about their cross country experiences. Joining costs $30. To register CLICK HERE

Whatever you and your family decide to do for Homecoming and Family Weekend, it should be fun. Keep these athletics events in mind as you make your plan for your weekend at USD (Oct. 6-9). #GameChangers