KUTZTOWN, Pa. – For the third time this season, No. 20 Kutztown University women's soccer will take on West Chester in the second-round of the NCAA Division II Championship tournament at Keystone Field. With a spot in next weekend's Round of 16 on the line, kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
 
The second seeded Golden Bears earned their place in Sunday's matchup with a 2-0 victory over Point Park on Friday. Kutztown (17-2-2) returns to the second round since 2024 after not advancing past the opening round a season ago. The sixth-seed West Chester (14-2-3) advanced to the second round after defeating third-seeded Fairmont State, 1-0.
 
Entering Sunday's match with familiarity against West Chester, having defeated the Golden Rams twice during the regular season, Kutztown earned a pair of 1-0 victories, first at home on Sept. 23 before securing another shutout win on the road in West Chester on Oct. 28.
 
The Maroon and Gold have found success on the offensive end this season, scoring 58 goals compared to West Chester's 46. Senior defender Maura Day (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Abington) contributed six goals and a team-high seven assists for 19 points this season, including a goal in Friday's 2-0 win over Point Park. PSAC Freshman of the Year Carly Louey (Hanover, Pa./South Western) leads Kutztown with 36 points, while senior Corinne Morgan (Port Republic, N.J./Cedar Creek) follows with 26. Defensively, Senior goalkeeper Morgan O'Donnell (West Chester, Pa./Bayard Rustin) recorded another shutout Friday for her seventh this season, helping the Golden Bear secure their place in the second round.
 
Ticket sales will be cashless and available on site only. Admission prices are $13 for adults and $8 for students (K-12) and seniors (65+). Students from PSAC institutions will receive free admission with a valid student ID. Children who have not yet reached kindergarten (Pre-K) will also be admitted free.
 
Livestream and live statistics links will be available on the Kutztown women's soccer schedule page.
 
The winner will advance to next weekend's Round of 16, hosted by the highest remaining seed in the East Region. Two additional victories would send the advancing team to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals in Kansas City in December.