2002 NCAA Division II men's soccer tournament explained

NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship
Year:2002
Num Teams:16
Champions:Sonoma State
(1st title, 2nd final)
Runner-Up:Southern New Hampshire
(2nd final)
Matches:15
Goals:56
Player:Offense:
Tony Bussard, Sonoma State
Defense:
Matt Bernard, Sonoma State
Prevseason:2001
Nextseason:2003

The 2002 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship was the 31st annual tournament held by the NCAA to determine the top men's Division II college soccer program in the United States.

On the strength of three 2nd half goals Sonoma State (19-3-1) defeated Southern New Hampshire in the tournament final, 4–3.[1]

This was the first national title for the Seawolves, who were coached by Marcus Ziemer. Sonoma State had previously been College Cup finalists in 1991.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Sonoma State soccer . Napa Valley Register . December 10, 2002 . C-3 . March 22, 2021.
  2. Web site: NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship Records Book. NCAA. NCAA.org. March 22, 2021.