SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Endicott College has claimed the top seed for the 2015 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's soccer championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites Saturday afternoon.
The Gulls (13-1-3 overall) earned the top seed in the conference tournament after posting an 8-0-1 record in CCC play. Endicott will host #8 seed Curry (10-8-1, 2-6-1) in a quarterfinal contest Saturday at a time to be announced.
Other quarterfinal matchups scheduled for Saturday include #2 seed Western New England (10-7-0, 8-1-0) hosting #7 seed Nichols (7-11-0, 3-6-0) at 1:00 p.m. In addition, #3 seed Gordon (12-4-0, 7-2-0) will host #6 seed Roger Williams (8-8-1, 4-5-0) at 1:00 p.m., while #4 seed Wentworth (13-4-0, 6-3-0) will host #5 seed Salve Regina (6-9-2, 4-4-1) at a time to be announced.
The quarterfinal matches being hosted by Endicott and Wentworth will be part of a men's/women's doubleheader being played each site. Times for games played at both sites will be announced when pairings for the CCC women's soccer championship are announced on Wednesday.
Third-seeded Gordon and fourth-seeded Wentworth enter the CCC Championship as the only CCC squads ranked in the current NCAA Division III New England regional rankings, as the rivals hold down the eighth and 11th spots in the most recent regional rankings released October 21. Updated regional rankings will be announced on Wednesday, October 28.
Quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinal round which will be played on Tuesday, November 3 at the sites of the higher seeds. Kickoff times will be announced.
Semifinal winners will square off for the conference championship on Saturday, November 7 at the site of the higher seed at a time to be announced
For the Interactive Tournament Bracket - click HERE
2015 CCC MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
All Start Times Subject to Change
Quarterfinals • Saturday, October 31
#8 Curry (10-8-1, 2-6-1) at #1 Endicott (13-1-3, 8-0-1), 12:00 p.m.
#7 Nichols (7-11-0, 3-6-0) at #2 Western New England (10-7-0, 8-1-0), 1:00 p.m.
#6 Roger Williams (8-8-1, 4-5-0) at #3 Gordon (12-4-0, 7-2-0), 1:00 p.m.
#5 Salve Regina (6-9-2, 4-4-1) at #4 Wentworth (13-4-0, 6-3-0),
Semifinals • Tuesday, November 3
1/8 winner vs. 4/5 winner, TBA (at higher seed)
2/7 winner vs. 3/6 winner, TBA (at higher seed)
Championship Match • Saturday, November 7
Semifinal Winners, TBA (at higher seed)
