Play begins this week in the NCAA Division II men's and women's tournaments. The final fours for both men and women will be played Nov. 16-19 in Pensacola, Fla., as part of the NCAA Division II National Championship Festival,
Here's a look at the eight men's regional seeds.
FRANKLIN PIERCE. The Ravens captured both the Northeast-10 regular-season and tournament titles. Goalkeeper James Thorpe has allowed only seven goals in 18 games. He was named the N-10 Tournament MVP after leading the Ravens to shootout wins in the semifinals and finals.
SIU-EDWARDSVILLE. Great Lakes Valley Defensive Player of the Year John Matthews and all-conference defenders Zach Bauer and Mike Zaegel lead the Cougars, who finished the regular season with five straight shutouts. They went on to win the Great Lakes Valley Tournament with a 3-2 overtime victory over UW-Parkside.
FT. LEWIS. The defending national champion Skyhawks will take a 21-game home winning streak into the postseason. Englishman John Cunliffe has 26 goals and 13 assists to give him 72 goals and 59 assists for his career.
CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS. CSUDH is making its seventh consecutive postseason appearance after winning the California Collegiate Athletic Association title with a 2-1 win over Cal State L.A. First-team All-CCAA selections Jesse Graham and Sammy Rivas have combined for 15 goals and 9 assists.
