Point Loma wins the 2023 DII women's soccer championship
Point Loma has won the DII women’s soccer national championship on Saturday.
The Sea Lions shut out Washburn on the efforts of defender Emma Thrapp and goalie Julia Pinnell. Thrapp scored the game's lone goal in the 53rd minute and Pinnell slammed the door shut with three saves on six shots on goal.
It’s the first national title in the history of the Point Loma women’s soccer. The Sea Lions finish the season 17-3-0.
Washburn finished the season 21-4-1.
Here was the schedule for the 2023 DII women's soccer championship:
- The 2023 DII women's soccer selection show will air on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30p.m. ET on ncaa.com.
- Click or tap here to rewatch the selection show
- First-round games took place either Thursday, Nov. 16 or Friday, Nov. 17
- Second-round games took place either Saturday, Nov. 18 or Sunday, Nov. 19
- Third-round games took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 or Friday, Dec. 1
- Quarterfinalgames took place onSaturday, Dec. 2or Sunday, Dec. 3
- Semifinal games took place on Thursday, Dec. 7
- The 2023 DII women's soccer national championship final tookplace onSaturday, Dec. 9
Check out the complete bracket here, and catch up on every match from tournament play below:
Bracket
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First round
Thursday, Nov. 16
- Midwest
- No. 5 Cedarville 3, No. 4 Northwood 2 (F/2OT)
- No. 1 Ashland 3, No. 8 Michigan Tech 0
- Southeast
- No. 3 North Georgia 1, No. 6 Wingate 1 (F/PK)
- No. 2 Catawaba 3, No. 7 UNC Pembroke 0
- South Central
- No. 4 UC-Colorado Springs 2, No. 5 St. Mary's (TX) 1
- West
- No. 4 CUI 1, No. 5 Cal State San Marcos 0 (F/2OT)
- No. 3 Cal State LA 0, No. 6 Simon Fraser 0 (F/PKs)
Friday, Nov. 17
- Atlantic
- No. 4 Gannon 1, No. 5 Mercyhurst 0
- No. 3 West Chester 1, No. 6 Frostburg State0
- No. 2 Kutztown 3, No. 7 Concord 2
- East
- No. 5 Southern New Hampshire 2, No. 4 Roberts Wesleyan 0 vs.
- No. 6 Molloy 1, No. 3 Jefferson 0
- No. 2 Adelphi 2, No. 7 Bridgeport 0
- Central
- No. 6 Bemidji State 1, No. 3 St. Cloud State 0
- No. 2 Emporia State 2, No. 7 Fort Hays State 1
- No. 5 Central Missouri State 2, No. 4 Minnesota State 0
- No. 1 Washburn 1, No. 8 Ouachita Baptist 0
- Midwest
- No. 3 Grand Valley State 3,No. 6 McKendree 0
- No. 7 Maryville 2, No. 2 Northern Michigan 1
- South
- No. 5 Nova Southeastern 3, No. 4 West Florida 1
- No. 3 Florida Tech 3, No. 6 Rollins 0
- Southeast
- No. 4 Columbus State 2, No. 5 Flagler 1
- No. 1 Lenoir Rhyne 4, No. 8 Carson-Newman 1
- South Central
- No. 3 Colorado Mesa 1, No. 6 Texas Woman's0
Second Round
Saturday, Nov. 18
- Midwest
- No. 1 Ashland2, No. 5 Cedarville0
- Southeast
- No. 2 Catawaba2,No. 3 North Georgia1
- South Central
- No. 4 Colorado Springs 4, No. 1 Dallas Baptist 2
- West
- No. 1 Point Loma 2, No. 4 CUI0
- No. 2 Seattle Pacific 1, No. 3 Cal State LA0
Sunday, Nov. 19
- Atlantic
- No. 4 Gannon3,No. 1 Charleston (WV) 1
- No. 3 West Chester1, No. 2 Kutztown 0
- East
- No. 2 Adelphi 3, No. 6 Molloy 0
- No. 1 Saint Rose 2, No. 5 Southern N.H. 0
- Central
- No. 1 Washburn 3,No. 5 Central Missouri 2
- No. 2 Emporia State 2, No. 6 Bemidji State 1
- Midwest
- No. 3 Grand Valley State 2, No. 7 Maryville (MO) 1
- South
- No. 3 Florida Tech2, No. 2 Lee 1
- No. 5 Nova Southeastern 1, No. 1 Embry-Riddle (FL) 0
- Southeast
- No. 1 Lenoir-Rhyne 2, No. 4 Columbus State 2
- South Central
- No. 3 Colorado Mesa 1, No. 2 Colorado School of Mines 0 (2OT)
Third Round
Friday, Dec. 1
- East
- Adelphi 1, Saint Rose1 (Adelphi advance on PKs)
- Atlantic
- Gannon 1, West Chester 1 (Gannon Advance on PKs)
- Southeast
- Lenoir-Rhyne 4,Catawba 2
- Central
- Washburn 2, Emporia State 1
- Midwest
- Grand Valley State 1, Ashland 0
- South
- Florida Tech 3, Nova Southeastern 1
Thursday, Nov. 30
- West
- Point Loma 2, Seattle Pacific 0
- South Central
- UC-Colorado Springs 1, Colorado Mesa0
Quarterfinals
Saturday, Dec. 2
- No. 1 Point Loma 1,No. 4 UC-Colorado Springs 0
Sunday, Dec. 3
- No. 2 Adelphi 1,No. 4 Gannon 0
- No. 3 Florida Tech 5, No. 1 Lenoir-Rhyne 4
- No. 1 Washburn 1, No. 3 Grand Valley State 0
Semifinals
Thursday, Dec. 7
- No. 4 Point Loma 3, No. 1 Florida Tech 0
- No. 3 Washburn 1, No. 2 Adelphi 0
National Championship
Saturday, Dec. 9
- No. 4 Point Loma 1, No. 3 Washburn 0
In this single-elimination tournament, 56 teams are selected via regional berths assigned based on access ratio. The following berths are listed below:
Region | 2023-24 Berths |
---|---|
Atlantic | 7 |
Central | 8 |
East | 7 |
Midwest | 8 |
South | 6 |
South Central | 6 |
Southeast | 8 |
West | 6 |
Total | 56 |
*Teams will compete in three- or four-team sites in the first and second rounds. Depending on the number of regional berths, the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds may have a bye in the first round.
In regions with six berths, teams will be paired within their respective region with the No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed, No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed, No. 2 seed vs. the winner of the No. 3/No. 6 seed game and the No. 1 seed vs. the winner of the No. 4/No. 5 seed game. In regions with seven berths, the No. 2 seed will play the No. 7 seed in the first round.
In regions with eight berths, the first-round matchups will be the No. 1 seed vs. No. 8 seed and No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed. The two top-seeded teams in each region shall be offered the opportunity to host, provided minimum site selection criteria are met and a bid has been submitted.
In the third and quarterfinal rounds, provided minimum site selection criteria are met and the field is accessible, the host will alternate by region.
In 2022, Western Washington women's soccer won its second national title over West Chester, 2-1. Here is the full history of the championship:
YEAR | CHAMPION | COACH | SCORE | RUNNER-UP | SITE |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Western Washington(19-2-4) | Travis Connell | 2-1 | West Chester | Seattle, Wash. |
2021 | Grand Valley State(24-1-2) | Jim Conlon | 3-2 (2OT) | Saint Rose | Colorado Springs, Col. |
2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
2019 | Grand Valley State(25-1) | Jeff Hosler | 1-0 (OT) | Western Washington | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
2018 | Bridgeport(20-4-1) | Magnus Nilerud | 1-0 | Grand Valley St. | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
2017 | Central Missouri(26-0-0) | Lewis Theobald | 1-1 (5-3 PKs) | Carson-Newman | Kansas City, Mo. |
2016 | Western Washington(23-0-1) | Travis Connell | 3-2 | Grand Valley State | Kansas City, Mo. |
2015 | Grand Valley State(23-1-1) | Jeff Hosler | 2-0 | Columbus State | Pensacola, Fla. |
2014 | Grand Valley State (22-2-2) | Jeff Hosler | 3-0 | Rollins | Louisville, Ky. |
2013 | Grand Valley State (24-0-1) | Dave Dilanni | 2-0 | West Florida | Evans, Ga. |
2012 | West Florida (24-1-0) | Joe Bartlinski | 1-0 | UC San Diego | Evans, Ga. |
2011 | Saint Rose (24-1-1) | Laurie Darling Gutheil | 2-1 | Grand Valley State | Pensacola, Fla. |
2010 | Grand Valley State (22-1-2) | Dave Dilanni | 4-0 | UC San Diego | Louisville, Ky. |
2009 | Grand Valley State (22-0-4) | Dave Dilanni | 1-0 | Cal State Dominguez Hills | Tampa |
2008 | Seattle Pacific (22-1-2) | Chuck Sekyra | 1-0 (2OT) | West Florida | Tampa |
2007 | *Tampa (20-2-3) | Gerry Lucey | 0-0 (2OT, PK) | Franklin Pierce | Orange Beach, Ala. |
2006 | Metro State (24-2) | Danny Sanchez | 1-0 (OT) | Grand Valley State | Pensacola, Fla. |
2005 | Nebraska-Omaha (20-2) | Don Klosterman | 2-1 (OT) | Seattle Pacific | Wichita Falls, Texas |
2004 | Metro State (25-1) | Danny Sanchez | 3-2 | Adelphi | Wichita Falls, Texas |
2003 | Kennesaw State (25-1) | Rob King | 2-0 | Franklin Pierce | Virginia Beach |
2002 | Christian Brothers (22-1) | Gareth O'Sullivan | 2-1 | Nebraska-Omaha | Virginia Beach |
2001 | UC San Diego (21-2) | Brian McManus | 2-0 | Christan Brothers | UC San Diego |
2000 | UC San Diego (21-2) | Brian McManus | 2-1 | Northern Kentucky | Barry |
1999 | Franklin Pierce (20-1) | Jeff Bailey | 3-1 | Cal Poly Pomona | Barry |
1998 | Lynn (19-1) | Rocky Orezzoli | 3-1 | Sonoma State | Lynn |
1997 | Franklin Pierce (21-0) | Jeff Bailey | 3-0 | West Virginia Wesleyan | Cal State Dominguez Hills |
1996 | Franklin Pierce (18-1) | Jeff Bailey | 1-0 | Lynn | Lynn |
1995 | Franklin Pierce (19-0) | Mark Krikorian | 5-0 | Barry | Franklin Pierce |
1994 | Franklin Pierce (20-0) | Mark Krikorian | 2-0 | Regis (Colo.) | Franklin Pierce |
1993 | Barry (17-1) | Mike Covone | 2-0 | Cal Poly | Barry |
1992 | Barry (17-2) | Mike Covone | 3-2 | Adelphi | Adelphi |
1991 | Cal State Dominguez Hills (18-4-1) | Marine Cano | 2-1 | Sonoma State | Cal State Dominguez Hills |
1990 | Sonoma State (14-4) | Peter Reynaud | 2-0 | Keene State | Barry |
1989 | Barry (17-0-1) | Mike Covone | 4-0 | Keene State | Barry |
1988 | Cal State East Bay (18-2) | Colin Lindores | 1-0 | Barry | Barry |
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