Want to keep up with the Eagles during the NJCAA National Tournament? Here's how...
Tournament Website:††http://soccer2014.yc.edu/
This includes all relevant information for the tournament including schedules and results.
Live Stream Link:†††http://www.njcaatv.com/soccerchamp/
Travel/Tournament Schedule†
November 15:† Depart NTCC around 12:00 p.m.
November 16:† Arrive in Prescott, AZ.
November 17:† Practice Day:† 10:30 a.m, Tournament Banquet 6:30 p.m.
November 19: Game 1 vs. Monroe College (NY) (Pool Play) 10:30 a.m. CST
November 20: Game 2 †vs. Louisburg College (NC) (Pool Play) 10:30 a.m. CST
November 22: National Semi-finals 1:00 and 4:00 CST
November 23: National Championship 4:00 p.m. CST
You can also find game updates on Twitter @NTCCeagles & @NTCCsoccer
NEWS STORY:
The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Men?s Eagles Soccer team†is†bound for the NJCAA National Tournament this weekend after defeating Pearl River Community College on Friday. The Eagles will travel to Prescott, Arizona Nov. 18-23 to compete for the†national championship title.
Rimario Gordon scored the first and only goal of the game, assisted by Yannick Koffi, 20 minutes in on Friday. Sal Martinez defended the Eagles' goal from all attempts by Pearl River and the eagles picked up the 1-0 win. The victory falls on the heels of a playoff bid last season that was stopped short during the Region 14 Tournament. This will be the team's first†appearance†at the National Tournament since†the team began playing†in 2010.
The last time NTCC competed at the National level was when the 1996 Baseball team brought the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series title to NTCC.†NTCC President Dr. Brad Johnson expressed his excitement over the win:
"The guys have been ranked all season, which only means they've been everyone else's targets. To improve across the season, win the conference, and now earn a spot in the national tournament is such a great example of the excellence found across the board at Northeast. We are proud of all of them!" Johnson said.
Fans can look for game updates on Twitter via @ntcceagles or @ntccsoccer.
