KUTZTOWN, Pa. – The Kutztown University women's soccer earned the second seed in the Atlantic Region, as announced by the NCAA on Monday evening, and will host a four-team pod at Keystone Field for the First and Second rounds of the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship this weekend.
 
The Golden Bears will make their sixth consecutive appearance in NCAA Regional action and open tournament play against seventh-seeded Point Park (13-6-1) on Friday, Nov 13, at 3 p.m. The other first-round matchup between third-seeded Fairmont State and sixth-seeded West Chester will be at noon, with the winners advancing to Sunday's Second round game at 3 p.m. The East Region has hosting privileges in 2026, meaning that the winner of the two pods this weekend will travel to the highest remaining seed in the East Region next weekend to play the Atlantic Regional Final on November 20, and the National Quarterfinal on the 22.
 
Kutztown has put together an impressive 2026 campaign, finishing 16-2-2 overall and a 12-1-1 mark in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Play. The Maroon and Gold went unbeaten at Keystone Field during the regular season, posting an 8-0-1 home record, while collecting eight victories on the road.
 
KU opened its run in the PSAC Championship with 3-0 win over Edinboro in the quarterfinal round on Nov. 3, before seeing its conference tournament run end with a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Gannon in the semi-finals on Nov. 6.
 
On the other side of the Atlantic Region bracket, top-seeded Gannon earned a first-round bye and will host the winner of the matchup between No. 4 Frostburg State and No. 5 Slippery Rock.
 
Check KUBears.com and follow KU Athletics on Facebook, X and Instagram (KUGoldenBears) throughout the week for game information as the Golden Bears advance in the postseason.