Eckerd College earned the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Division II South Regional and will face fifth-seeded Lee (Tenn.) in the opening round. The Eckerd women’s soccer team is scheduled to play Friday, November 13, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with Nova Southeastern serving as the regional host. The game time remains to be determined.
Eckerd enters the NCAA Tournament after winning the Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship. The Tritons also claimed a share of the Sunshine State Conference regular-season title. Their postseason victories included wins over Saint Leo and Tampa before the conference championship match.
Eckerd rallied for conference title
Eckerd rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Nova Southeastern in the Sunshine State Conference championship match. Amy Woodhead scored both of Eckerd’s goals, including the equalizer in the 83rd minute. The Tritons then prevailed 4-3 in a penalty kick shootout to capture the conference championship.
The regional berth also follows a season that brought conference recognition to two Eckerd players. Madi Winn was named Sunshine State Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, while Nell Doe was named Freshman of the Year. The honors add individual recognition to Eckerd’s regular-season and tournament championships.
NCAA South Regional schedule
Eckerd will meet Lee in the opening round Friday in Fort Lauderdale. The winner will advance to the second round of the NCAA South Regional on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Nova Southeastern will host the regional, and the opening-round time has not been announced.
FSB Take
Eckerd’s path to the NCAA South Regional combines a share of the regular-season title with a conference tournament championship secured after a two-goal comeback. The Lee matchup gives the Tritons an immediate opportunity to build on postseason wins over Saint Leo and Tampa. A victory Friday would send Eckerd into the regional’s second round Sunday.
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