1962 NCAA soccer tournament explained

NCAA soccer tournament
Year:1962
Num Teams:8
Venue:Francis Olympic Field
Winners:Saint Louis
Count:3
Second:Maryland
Semifinal1:Michigan State
Semifinal2:Springfield College
Matches:7
Goals:46
Award:Gerry Balassi, Saint Louis (offensive)
Don Ceresia, Saint Louis (defensive)
Prev Season:1961
Next Season:1963

The 1962 NCAA soccer tournament was the fourth annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States.

The tournament final was played at Francis Olympic Field in St. Louis, Missouri on November 24.

Hosts Saint Louis won their third title, defeating Maryland in the championship, 4–3.[1]

Qualifying

SchoolRecordAppearanceLast Bid
Hartwick College10–11stNever
Howard6–11stNever
Maryland8–04th1961
Michigan State8–11stNever
Pittsburgh6–0–21stNever
Saint Louis9–0–14th1961
Springfield College8–2–11stNever
Stanford10–11stNever

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1962 Division I Men's Championship Bracket. NCAA. NCAA.org. November 22, 2012. 2.