2008 NECC Men’s Soccer Championships Pairings Announced

ATTLEBORO, Mass.--Mitchell has claimed the top seed for the 2008 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men's Soccer Championship, which begins with semifinal matchups on campus sites Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m and Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. The Mariners (9-8 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming NECC tournament after posting a perfect 6-0 conference record.

Both the Becker Hawks (9-8-1 overall)  and the Daniel Webster Eagles (9-7 overall) tied for second in conference action each with a 4-2 record in 2008 play.  

As specified in the NECC men's soccer championships guidelines, a two-way tie will be broken first by head-to-head results. Becker defeated Daniel Webster 1-0 on October 25 earning the #2 seed and a chance to host one of the two semifinal games.

Daniel Webster earns the #3 seed in tournament play, while the Lesley Lynx (5-12-1 overall) round out the pairings notching the final spot at the #4 seed with a 3-3 conference record.

Both #1 Mitchell and #2 Becker will host the semifinals on Thursday, October 30. Mitchell will host a 2:00 p.m. start while Becker will host a 6:00 p.m. start under lights. The Mariners will face the #4 Lynx in New London, Conn., while the #2 Hawks will host the #3 Eagles in Leicester, Mass.

The higher seeds earn the opportunity to host the semifinals and championship matches. The NECC sponsors seven men's soccer teams from  nine member institutions.

2008 NECC MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Semifinals • Thursday, October 30
#4 Lesley (3-3, 5-12-1) at #1 Mitchell (6-0, 9-8), 2:00 p.m.
#3 Daniel Webster (4-2, 9-7) at #2 Becker (4-2, 9-8-1), 6:00 p.m.

 Championship Match • Sunday, November 2
Semifinal Winners, 1:00 p.m. (at higher seed)