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	November 10, 2002 LHU Women's Soccer NCAA Tournament Bound Lady Eagles Seated First in Northeast Region

	(Lock Haven, Pa.) - The 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship brackets were released Sunday evening, listing the Lady Eagle (16-2-1) squad as the top seed in the Northeast Region. The women’s soccer tournament field consists of 24 teams, with three teams from each of the eight regions receiving playoff berths. Also earning bids in the Northeast Region were second-seeded Adelphi University (15-1-2) and third-seeded Bloomsburg University (12-5-3). By virtue of its top seed, Lock Haven earns a bye in the first round. Bloomsburg will travel to Adelphi on Wednesday, November 13, for a 1:30 p.m. match-up. The Lady Eagles will host the winner on either Saturday or Sunday, November 16 or 17. The bid marks the fourth-straight trip to the NCAA playoffs for Lock Haven. The Haven owns two regional titles with the most recent coming last season and the other in 1999. Last season, Lock Haven defeated Slippery Rock University, 3-2, in overtime to capture the regional crown. During the 2002 regular season, the Lady Eagles earned wins over both Adelphi (2-0) and Bloomsburg (1-0, ot). The NCAA Quarterfinals will take place on November 23 or 24 with the finals scheduled for December 6 and 8 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Va. A full bracket can be located at http://www.ncaasports.com .
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