After winning Big Ten regular season and tournament championships, Minnesota will be hosting NC State later this week as a No. 4 seed in the NCAA National Tournament.
On Saturday the Gophers will be looking to defend their home field in tournament play once again. But this time it’s on a slightly bigger stage.
Today, Minnesota was announced as a No. 4 seed and host for the NCAA Tournament. With two straight wins in the Big Ten Tournament at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, the Gophers look to be the odds-on favorite as they take on NC State.
Back at the Robbie! #Gophers will host NC State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/LD7B0LCyhj pic.twitter.com/r7qdOxk33L
— Minnesota Soccer (@GopherSoccer) November 7, 2016
Not only are the Gophers currently on a nine game unbeaten streak, they also have the added incentive of hosting a second round match if they can top NC State. After getting knocked out in the second round last year, home field advantage could certainly make a deeper run a reality.
Game details:
No. 4 Minnesota vs NC State
Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
November 12, 7:00 p.m.
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