Host Lindsey Wilson goes for its fifth straight NAIA men's title — and seventh in eight years — at the national championships that begin Thursday and Friday in Bowling Green, Ky., with first-round action.
Sophomore Boyzzz Khumalo from South Africa leads the Blue Raiders with 23 goals and 14 assists in 20 games. Ray Wells' roster includes players from nine countries — five from England, four from Scotland and Trinidad & Tobago, two from Kenya, Liberia and Cameroon and one from France, South Africa and the Cayman Islands.
The top seed in the 16-team field is Auburn-Montgomery. Action continues with the quarterfinals Nov. 23, the semifinals Nov. 25 and the final Nov. 26.
NAIA MEN'S FIRST ROUND:
Auburn Montgomery (18-1-1) vs. John Brown (13-8-1)
Illinois-Springfield (11-6-1) vs. Covenant (20-2-1)
Mobile (14-4-1) vs. Bethel (17-3-4)
Flagler (17-3-0) vs. Mid-Continent (17-3-1)
Rio Grande (18-0-1) vs. Goldey-Beacom (16-6-0)
Concordia (Calif.) (16-4-2) vs. Park (18-1-2)
Baker (14-3-3) vs. Simon Fraser (13-4-0)
Martin Luther (15-4-2) vs. Lindsey Wilson (19-1-1)