SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Roger Williams University has earned the top seed for the 2015 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women's soccer championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites Saturday afternoon.
Ranked fourth in the most recent NCAA Division III New England regional rankings, the Hawks (16-0-3 overall) earned the top seed in the conference tournament after compiling an 8-0-1 record in CCC play. Roger Williams will host #8 seed Eastern Nazarene (5-8-3, 2-5-2) in a quarterfinal contest Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Other quarterfinal matchups slated for Saturday include #2 seed Wentworth (15-2-1, 8-1-0), who was ranked 12th in the most recent NCAA Division III New England regional rankings, hosting #7 seed Curry (13-5-1, 3-5-1) at 12:00 p.m. In addition, #3 seed University of New England (11-6-0, 6-3-0) will host #6 seed Gordon (5-8-3, 3-5-1) at 12:00 p.m., while #4 seed Endicott (8-7-2, 5-3-1), while will host #5 seed Salve Regina (9-8-1, 4-4-1) at 3:30 p.m.
CCC tiebreaking procedures were used to determine seeds for Gordon and Curry, both of which tied for sixth place with identical 3-5-1 record in conference play. The Fighting Scots were awarded the sixth seed by virtue of a 1-0 victory over the Colonels on October 3.
Quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinal round which will be played on Wednesday, November 4 at the sites of the each higher seed. 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 WOMEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
All Start Times Subject to Change
Quarterfinals • Saturday, October 31
#8 Eastern Nazarene (5-8-3, 2-5-2) at #1 Roger Williams (16-0-3, 8-0-1), 11:00 a.m.
#7 Curry (13-5-1, 3-5-1) at #2 Wentworth (15-2-1, 8-1-0), 12:00 p.m.
#6 Gordon (5-8-3, 3-5-1) at #3 University of New England (11-6-0, 6-3-0), 12:00 p.m.
#5 Salve Regina (9-8-1, 4-4-1) at #4 Endicott (8-7-2, 5-3-1), 3:30 p.m.
Semifinals • Wednesday, November 4
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)
