GC Men’s Soccer: USA South Tournament Seedings Determined

After the completion of the regular season today, the seeding for the men’s soccer tournament has been determined. The 2012 Men’s Soccer Tournament consists of the top-eight teams in the Conference and will begin Saturday, October 27 with quarterfinal matches hosted by the top-four seeds. The lone exception will be at Averett University as the Cougars will host Ferrum on Sunday, October 28. The semifinal and championship games will be played on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3 at the Smith River Sports Complex in Martinsville, Virginia.

The Pride will open the tournament on Saturday at the #5 seed at #4 seed North Carolina Wesleyan. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.

Seeding for the tournament is determined by a point system. Each Conference win is equal to three points while each Conference tie is equal to one point.

Please continue to visit the Tournament Website for up-to-date information.

Tournament Schedule Tournament Bracket

The 2012 Men’s Soccer Tournament seeding is as follows:

   Seed    Team                    Record   Points
   #1      Christopher Newport     6-1-1    19
   #2      Averett                 6-2-0    18
   #3      Methodist               5-1-2    17
   #4      N.C. Wesleyan           5-2-1    16
   #5      Greensboro              3-2-3    12
   #6      Maryville               2-4-2    8
   #7      Ferrum                  1-4-3    6
   #8      Piedmont                1-5-2    5
   --      LaGrange                0-8-0    0

Tournament Schedule
First Round – Saturday, October 27
#8 Piedmont at #1 Christopher Newport – 7:00pm
#7 Ferrum at #2 Averett – 2:30pm (SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28)
#6 Maryville at #3 Methodist – 2:30pm
#5 Greensboro at #4 N.C. Wesleyan – 2:30pm

Semifinals – Friday, November 2 (Smith River Sports Complex – Martinsville, VA)
#5/#4 Winner vs. #8/#1 Winner – 12:00pm or 2:30pm*
#6/#3 Winner vs. #7/#2 Winner – 12:00pm or 2:30pm*
*-The highest seeded team remaining after the first round will play in the 12:00pm contest.

Final – Saturday, November 3 (Smith River Sports Complex – Martinsville, VA)
Semifinal Winners – 2:00pm