2012 Northeast Conference Men's Soccer Championship
Hosted by Quinnipiac University
******UPDATE 11/10 - Due to unplayable field conditions at Quinnipiac following Wednesday's storm,Sunday's championship game will be played at West Haven High School, in West Haven,CT. Directions are below.*******
All Tournament games will be streamed on NEC Front Row.
You can also watch on your mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad and Android phones,
by typing NECFrontRow.com into your browser and clicking on the game link.
Follow the championship on Twitter - @NECmsoccer
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Semifinals |
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Fri. |
Nov. 9 |
Semi: #4 Saint Francis (PA) 1, #1 Quinnipiac 1 (2 OT)
(SFPA Advances on Penalty Kicks, 4-3)
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FINAL l Boxscore | Recap l Highlights
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Semi: #2 Fairleigh Dickinson 1, #3 Monmouth 1
(FDU Advances on Penalty Kicks, 4-3)
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FINAL l Boxscore | Recap l Highlights |
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Championship |
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Sun. |
Nov. 11 |
Championship:
#4 Saint Francis (PA) 1, #2 Fairleigh Dickinson 1
(FDU Advances, Earns Championship 6-5 in PKs) |
FINAL l Boxscore | Recap | Highlights
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Tournament Format
The top four finishers, based on winning percentage during the Conference’s regular season will compete in a two-day, single-elimination tournament. The high seed will host the entire event. If the high seed is unable to host, then the option goes to the #2 seed.
Click here for NEC Men's Soccer Tiebreaker Policy
NEC Schools That Sponsor Men's Soccer
Bryant, Central Connecticut State (ineligible for 2012 NEC Tournament), Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Monmouth, Mount St. Mary’s, Quinnipiac, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart, St. Francis (NY) and Saint Francis (PA).
Defending Champion
Monmouth
The winner of the NEC Tournament will advance to the NCAA Tournament which begins with first round play on November 15.
Tickets
Tickets will be available the day of the event at the host site. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $3 from senior citizens and children between the ages of 11-18. Children under the age of 11 and NEC students with an institutional I.D. will be admitted free.
Directions To West Haven High School
Fitzgerald Sports Complex
Ken Strong Stadium
1 McDonugh Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
FROM ROUTE 34: Take a right at Forest Road (Nissan car dealership on right)—continue going straight to Route 1. At light cross over Route 1 to Campbell Avenue (Hess gas station on your left). Keep going straight down Campbell Avenue until you reach Captain Thomas Boulevard. Take a right and continue on Capt. Thomas until you see Turk's Restaurant. Take a right at Turk's (Dyke Street) and follow this road into the WHHS complex.
FROM I-95 NORTH & SOUTH: Exit 42 (Saw Mill Road). At the end of the exit take a right onto Saw Mill Road. Continue on this road (past the WH Police Dept.; under railroad bridge) which will lead into Kelsey Ave. Go straight on Kelsey Avenue (you will pass Painter Park on your right) until you get to Captain Thomas Boulevard. Take a right onto Capt. Thomas and then another quick right (Dyke Street). Follow this road into the WHHS Complex.
Preferred Hotel Partner
Recommended Choice Area Hotel
Clarion Hotel & Suites
2260 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 288-3831
To receive a 15% discount at any Choice property nationwide, simply call 877-240-AWAY (2929) or visit choicehotels.com and click on "Enter Special Rate ID." The NEC’s discount code/special rate ID is 00167920.
Ruby Tuesday
Official Restaurant Partner of the Northeast Conference
North Haven
150 Universal Dr. North, North Haven, CT
Ph: (203) 239-1473
To receive special offers from Ruby Tuesday, sign up for the restaurant's "So Connected" program.
NEC Men's Soccer History
NEC Men's Soccer Championships (1997-11)
NEC Men's Soccer Recordbook
A Brief History Of NEC Men's Soccer
NCAA Men's Soccer Participation