Bruins continue National Tournament run against Madonna
Bellevue faces Madonna in the Second Round of the NAIA National Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
IRVINE, Calif. -- The Bellevue University men's soccer team, following a 3-0 victory last weekend in the Opening Round, is preparing for its second round match in the NAIA National Tournament against Madonna University.
The 10th-seeded Bruins (18-1-2) kick-off with the Crusaders (17-4-0), 1-0 upset winners over 7th-seeded Lindsey Wilson in the Opening Round, on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. Central).
Bellevue and Madonna have met twice before – both meetings coming in California – with each side having won once.
Most recently BU picked up a 2-1 overtime at the Point Loma Nazarene Classic on Sept. 1, 2008. Bruin head coach Mark Heath-Preston assisted Casey Friend's 106th minute game-winner.
Madonna won the first-ever meeting by a 2-1 scoreline back on Sept. 4, 2006. Bellevue assistant coach Tom White assisted on the Bruins' goal.
BU is at the NAIA National Tournament Final Site for the fourth time in program history, and the first time under third-year head coach Mark Heath-Preston.
About Bellevue:
Location: Bellevue, Neb.
League: Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)
Record: 18-1-2
Qualification: At-Large No. 2
Opening Round: def. Marymount, 3-0
Goals Scored per Game: 3.24
Goals Allowed per Game: 0.71
Shots on Target per Game: 8.29
Shots on Target Allowed per Game: 4.19
About Madonna:
Location: Livonia, Mich.
League: Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
Record: 17-4-0 (10-1-0 WHAC)
Qualification: WHAC Regular-Season Champions
Opening Round: def. (7) Lindsey Wilson, 1-0
Goals Scored per Game: 2.76
Goals Allowed per Game: 0.81
Shots on Target per Game: 8.67
Shots on Target Allowed per Game: 3.00
Rankings:
Coaches' Poll:
Bellevue – No. 6
Madonna – No. 19
MRPI:
Bellevue – No. 10
Madonna – No. 28
Notes:
- The Bruins are making their sixth National Tournament Appearance in program history (2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018).
- Bellevue previously reached the Final Site in 2009, 2014, and 2015.
Final Site Schedule & Results
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| Date | Home | Time/Result | Away | Round | Links |
| Second Round (Nov. 26-27, 2018) | |||||
| Nov. 26 | (4) Rio Grande (Ohio) | 2 : 0 | (13) Southern Oregon | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 26 | (5) Missouri Valley | 2 : 0 | (12) Spring Arbor (Mich.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 26 | (8) Baker (Kan.) | 2 : 4 | (9) Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 26 | (1) William Carey (Miss.) | 2 : 1 | (16) Georgia Gwinnett | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 27 | (2) Oklahoma Wesleyan | 2 : 1 | (15) Corban (Ore.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 27 | (10) Bellevue (Neb.) | 0 : 1 (ot) | Madonna (Mich.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 27 | (3) Central Methodist (Mo.) | 2 : 0 | Mid-America Christian (Okla.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 27 | (11) Vanguard (Calif.) | 0 : 1 | Rocky Mountain (Mont.) | Second Round | Box Score | Recap |
| Quarterfinals (Nov. 28, 2018) | |||||
| Nov. 28 | (4) Rio Grande (Ohio) | 1 : 2 (2ot) | (5) Missouri Valley | Quarterfinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 28 | (1) William Carey (Miss.) | 2 : 1 (ot) | (9) Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) | Quarterfinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 28 | (2) Oklahoma Wesleyan | 0 : 1 | Madonna (Mich.) | Quarterfinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 28 | (3) Central Methodist (Mo.) | 1 : 0 | Rocky Mountain (Mont.) | Quarterfinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Semifinals (Nov. 30, 2018) | |||||
| Nov. 30 | (1) William Carey (Miss.) | 1 : 2 | (5) Missouri Valley | Semifinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Nov. 30 | (3) Central Methodist (Mo.) | 2 : 1 | Madonna (Mich.) | Semifinal | Box Score | Recap |
| Championship (Dec. 1, 2018) | |||||
| Dec. 1 | (3) Central Methodist (Mo.) | (4) 2 : 2 (3) | (5) Missouri Valley | Championship | Box Score | Recap |
* - all times central
