Christopher Newport Claims Top Seed in CAC Men's Soccer Tournament; Postseason Matchups Finalized
Christopher Newport secured the top seed and homefield advantage following the conclusion of the CAC men's soccer regular season on Wednesday. The 2019 CAC Men's Soccer Tournament will feature all six CAC squads in the postseason and begin this Saturday (Nov. 2).
The top-seeded Captains (9-1 CAC) and second-seeded Mary Washington (7-2-1) will both receive first-round byes and host semifinal contests scheduled for next Wednesday (Nov. 6).
CNU, who already claimed the #1 seed heading into the final day of competition, will await the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between #4 York and #5 Salisbury, while UMW anticipates the victor of the #3 St. Mary's and #6 Southern Virginia matchup.
2019 Capital Athletic Conference Tournament Schedule
First Round - Saturday, Nov. 2
Game 1: #4 York vs. #5 Salisbury, 7 PM
Game 2: #3 St. Mary's vs. #6 Southern Virginia, 4:30 PM
Note - top two seeds gain first-round byes
Semifinal Round - Wednesday, Nov. 6
Game 3: #1 Christopher Newport vs. Game 1 Winner, 7 PM
Game 4: #2 Mary Washington vs. Game 2 Winner, 2:30 PM
Championship - Saturday, Nov. 9
Game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, (TBD)
Note: All matches hosted by higher seed