FAIRMONT, W.Va.- Three Mountain East Conference men's soccer programs earned berths to the 2026 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship, as announced Monday night during the NCAA Selection Show.
The University of Charleston secured the No. 1 seed in the region and will host first and second-round contests. The Golden Eagles will face the winner of the Nov. 13 matchup between No. 8 Franklin Pierce and No. 9 Mercy on Nov. 15. MEC member Concord, the region's No. 5 seed, will take on No. 4 Gannon on Sunday at noon ET in Charleston, West Virginia. The winners of those two contests will advance to the next round on Nov. 20, with a berth in the regional championship game on the line.
Davis & Elkins College earned the region's No. 2 seed and will also host first and second-round action. The Senators will meet the winner of Friday's matchup between No. 7 Millersville and No. 10 Georgian Court on Nov. 15.
In the final United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, Charleston ranked No. 3, Davis & Elkins was No. 10, and Concord received votes.
Charleston enters the NCAA Tournament with a 16-2-1 record after capturing its ninth consecutive MEC Championship on Nov. 8. Davis & Elkins brings a 13-1-3 record into postseason play, while Concord enters with a 12-4-2 overall mark.
NCAA DIVISION II MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
First round: Friday, Nov. 13
Second round: Sunday, Nov. 15
Third round: Friday, Nov. 20
Quarterfinals: Sunday, Nov. 22
Semifinals: 11 a.m. ET & 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 3
Championship: 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 5