INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On Monday afternoon, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the field for the 2024 Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. The Messiah University women's soccer team will host the opening weekend with Gordon College, Skidmore College, and Case Western Reserve making the trip to Grantham.
The Falcons will open the tournament against the Gordon College Fighting Scots on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Skidmore and Case Western Reserve will play in the second game on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The winners will play in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Messiah earned their spot in the NCAA Tournament with a 4-0 win over York in the MAC Commonwealth Championship game. The Falcons claimed their sixth-straight and 21st conference championship in program history. With the bid, the Falcons are making their 24th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.
The Gordon College Fighting Scots enter the tournament with a 10-5-5 record. The Fighting Scots earned an at-large bid after falling in the CNE Championship game, 6-0 to Hartford.
The Skidmore College Thoroughbreds enter the tournament with a 11-3-3 record. The Thoroughbreds earned an at-large bid after falling to Ithaca College, 2-0 in the Liberty League Semifinals. The Thoroughbreds are making their seventh NCAA Tournament in program history and their first since 2013.
The Case Western Reserve University Spartans enter the NCAA Tournament with a 8-4-5 record. The Spartans earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament playing in University Athletic Association, one of the toughest conferences in the country for women's soccer. The Spartans will be making their fifth-straight and sixth overall appearance in 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.
