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Akron Earns No. 16 National Seed in NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship
November 14 | Men's Soccer
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron men's soccer team learned its draw for the 2022 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Monday, Nov. 14, and the Zips (11-3-5) earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the winner of the Pittsburgh (8-4-5)/Cleveland State (11-3-5) match in second-round action on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium.
In the other half of the Zips' draw, No. 1 Kentucky (14-0-5) awaits the winner of Thursday's Hofstra (14-3-3)/South Florida (8-6-4) tilt on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Also seeded in the Zips' region are No. 8 Oregon State (7-3-6) and No. 9 Lipscomb (14-2-2). The remaining top-four overall national seeds went to No. 2 Washington (15-1-3), No. 3 Syracuse (14-2-4) and No. 4 Virginia (10-4-4).
The 2022 College Cup will be played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Dec. 9 and 12.
The Zips will be making their 35th all-time appearance in the NCAA postseason.
Tickets are available now by going to GoZips.com/Tickets or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron men's soccer team learned its draw for the 2022 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Monday, Nov. 14, and the Zips (11-3-5) earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the winner of the Pittsburgh (8-4-5)/Cleveland State (11-3-5) match in second-round action on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium.
In the other half of the Zips' draw, No. 1 Kentucky (14-0-5) awaits the winner of Thursday's Hofstra (14-3-3)/South Florida (8-6-4) tilt on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Also seeded in the Zips' region are No. 8 Oregon State (7-3-6) and No. 9 Lipscomb (14-2-2). The remaining top-four overall national seeds went to No. 2 Washington (15-1-3), No. 3 Syracuse (14-2-4) and No. 4 Virginia (10-4-4).
The 2022 College Cup will be played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Dec. 9 and 12.
The Zips will be making their 35th all-time appearance in the NCAA postseason.
Tickets are available now by going to GoZips.com/Tickets or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) during our business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
ABOUT ZIPS ATHLETICS
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Learn more at gozips.com.
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