INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On Monday afternoon, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the field for the 2024 Division III Men's Soccer Tournament. The Messiah University men's soccer team will travel to Williams College for the opening weekend.
The Falcons will open the tournament against the Red Dragons of Cortland on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Williams and Manhattanville will play in the other first round game at 11:00 a.m. The Second Round game on Sunday will feature the two winners from Saturday's opening round at 1:00 p.m.
Messiah earned their spot in the NCAA Tournament with a 2-1 win over York in the MAC Commonwealth Championship game. The Falcons claimed their sixth-straight and 21st Conference Championship in program history. With their appearance the Falcons are making their 34th appearance in program history to the NCAA Tournament.
The Cortland Red Dragons enter the tournament with a 15-3-5 record. The Red Dragons earned the automatic bid after a 3-1 win over No. 17 Buffalo State in the SUNYAC Championship game. The Red Dragons are making their 20th DIII NCAA National Tournament in program history.
The Williams College Ephs enter the tournament with a 10-4-3 record. The Ephs earned the at-large bid after falling in the NESCAC Tournament Semifinal, 2-1 to the Connecticut College Camels. The Ephs are making their 21st NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.
Manhattanville University Valiants enter the tournament with a 13-7-1 record. The Valiants won the Skyline Championship, 4-3 over St. Joseph's University - Long Island to earn an automatic bid. The Valiants are making their fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament in program history.
Fans are encouraged to follow GoMessiah.com throughout the week for a full preview of this weekend's action.
