WILMINGTON, NC --- The Sea Devil Women's Soccer program is gearing up for their first ever appearance in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in this year's 2016 NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Tournament in Melbourne, Florida.
Cape Fear earned the #11 overall seed in the field, placing them in Pool B versus #2 overall seed and Region 6 Champions, Butler Community College (20-2), and with #7 overall seed, Region 3 Champions, Monroe Community College (12-3-2).
"We will play two programs who have worked very hard through the years to become traditional powerhouses in NJCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer. Butler CC and Monroe Community College have become household names on the national level for NJCAA soccer and that is what we are working towards at Cape Fear. Being able to be in the last 12 teams still playing soccer right now at the NJCAA Division I level is pretty special," Deppa added.
The Sea Devils will begin the tournament along with the 11 other teams in Pool play from Monday-Wednesday (Nov. 14-16), with the top four highest seeds advancing to the semifinals matches on Friday (Nov. 18) afternoon and evening.
Cape Fear's first game of the tournament will be on Monday, November 14, 2016, versus Butler Community College; kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm (EST).
The Sea Devils will then play their second game of the pool play against Monroe Community College on Tuesday, November 15, kick-off for that match is scheduled for 12:30pm (EST).
Cape Fear clinched their spot in the 2016 NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Tournament this past weekend winning the 2016 District L Championship in a (3-1) victory over Harford Community College. (click here to read that article)
Cape Fear Women's Soccer program will have their tournament sendoff this Friday evening inside the Schwartz Center during halftime of the men's basketball game versus Lenoir CC at 7pm (EST).
"We have a supportive team that works hard for each other. I have no doubt what so ever that our girls will continue to do that at the National Tournament. We will use the next few days to prepare, and then we will head to Florida on Saturday, and do everything we can to enjoy and embrace the opportunity this team has earned," Deppa added at the end of his pre-tournament press conference.
Fans can watch both games live simply clicking here to see the LIVE VIDEO as all the action unfolds!
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: PARKING, TICKETS, DIRECTIONS
The NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournamnet will take place on Melbourne, FL at:
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne Campus Soccer Facility
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935
Parking:
Fans can park at the soccer complex parking lot or the south end of the King Center parking lot located on the north side of the Melbourne campus
Ticket Prices:
Tournament Pass All-Matches: Adult - $35, Students - $15
Individual Match Admission: Adult - $10, Students - $7
Children 5 and under: FREE.
Note: College students must present school ID
ABOUT SEA DEVIL WOMEN'S SOCCER OPPONENTS
Butler Community College:
* (20-2) Overall
* (12-0) in Region 6 Conference Play
* Streak: 20 Wins in-a-row
Coaching Staff:
* Adam Hunter (Head Coach, 10th Season)\
* Whitney Berry (Assistant Coach, 4th Season)
Monroe Community College:
* (12-3-2) Overall
* (1-0) in Region 3 Conference Play
Coaching Staff:
* Sal Gavano (Head Coach, 9th Season)
* Loren Inglese (Assistant Coach, 1st Season)
* Quentin Rogers
Stay tuned for exclusive pre-game match reports from the 2016 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship Tournament starting on Monday!
Courtesy of Trent Brinkley
