2003 NCAA Division II men's soccer tournament explained

NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship
Year:2003
Num Teams:24
Champions:Lynn
(1st title, 2nd final)
Runner-Up:Chico State
(1st final)
Matches:23
Goals:62
Player:Offense:
Andy Hirst, Lynn Univ.
Defense:
Ross Lumsden, Lynn Univ.
Prevseason:2002
Nextseason:2004

The 2003 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship was the 32nd 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 Leon Jackson's late 2nd half goal Lynn (20-0-1) defeated Chico State in the tournament final, 2–1.[1] The final and semi-finals were played at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Virginia

This was the first national title for the Fighting Knights, who were coached by Shaun Pendleton, and had previously been finalists in 1997.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Lynn men take Div. II title . South Florida Sun-Sentinel . December 8, 2003 . 2D . March 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship Records Book. NCAA. NCAA.org. March 22, 2021.