No. 25 Indiana men’s soccer will continue its quest for its ninth NCAA Championship, starting in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after earning the No. 6 national seed and therefore a bye in the first round.
The Hoosiers finished the season with an overall record of 12-5-1 (5-5-0 Big Ten). However, with their Rating Percentage Index ranking being No. 10 in the country, the committee opted to slot them higher in the postseason field.
Indiana is led by senior forward Palmer Ault, who is tied for second in the nation in goals scored with 16.
Indiana will play the winner of the first-round match between the University of Kentucky and Saint Louis University at noon Nov. 23 at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington.
The Hoosiers played against both teams earlier this year. Indiana beat then-No. 15 Saint Louis 1-0 on Sept. 3 led by a goal from junior forward Collins Oduro. It beat then-No. 25 Kentucky 2-1 on Oct. 14 with a strong effort by freshman goalkeeper Judewellin Michel and a brace netted by Ault.
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect Indiana men's soccer is pursuing it's ninth NCAA Championship.
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