On Sunday, May 2nd, no. 6 ranked Seton Hall Men’s Soccer faced Air Force in Cary, North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Soccer Tournament of the first 32 teams. This was Seton Hall’s first tournament game since 2005 and were able to secure the win 2-1 to advance to the Sweet 16 on Thursday night against Virginia Tech. The last time the Pirates made it to the Sweet Sixteen was 2001.
TODAY'S #NCAASoccer SCHEDULE⚽️‼️
A packed day of men's second-round games! pic.twitter.com/EoB7t3RIbw
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) May 2, 2021
Best of luck to our three #BEfutbol squads in #NCAASoccer action today!
Be sure to follow along with @GUHoyasMSoccer, @marquettesoccer and @SHUMSOC as they begin their tournament runs in North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/3dnGgl2jWX
— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) May 2, 2021
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⏰8 p.m.
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?️Sportsplex at Matthews
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?https://t.co/nhOuWOrr7Y#HALLin ?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/W28dFXqlp4— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) May 2, 2021
Seton Hall men’s soccer plays their first NCAA Tournament match since 2005 tonight. @SHUMSOC kicks off against Air Force at 8 ET. You can watch the game here: https://t.co/hGOMkEA6vu
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) May 2, 2021
HALFTIME:
SHU 0-0 AFShots (OG):
SHU 9 (2)
AF 3 (1)Corners:
SHU – 5
AF – 0— WSOU Sports (@WSOUSports) May 3, 2021
64' | GOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!
James Boote puts the Pirates ahead on the free kick! His first goal of the season!?#HALLin ?⚪️ | #NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/TsOHrQ36tO
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) May 3, 2021
75' | Air Force find the equalizer. All tied at one.
Pirates 1, Falcons 1#HALLin ?⚪️
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) May 3, 2021
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CJ Tibbling with a clutch goal to put the Pirates ahead late! His team-leading seventh of the season!
Pirates 2, Falcons 1#HALLin ?⚪️| #NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/7XOTlWzy6Q
— Seton Hall Men's Soccer (@SHUMSOC) May 3, 2021
One of the great goals in Seton Hall soccer history, and it comes with less than 2 minutes on the line in a game with a Sweet 16 spot at stake. CJ Tibbling writes another chapter to a historic career. pic.twitter.com/BWfK3oYKsF
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) May 3, 2021
The clock strikes midnight on Air Force's Cinderella run. Maximum effort by the Falcons and a strong finish to the season. #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/jt4EPYxPTU
— Air Force Men’s Soccer (@AF_MSOC) May 3, 2021
Seton Hall men's soccer has beaten Air Force 2-1 to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 16 for the 1st time since 2001.
The 12th-ranked Pirates will face unranked Virginia Tech Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals.— Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) May 3, 2021
⚽️ DI Men’s #NCAASoccer Bracket Update ⚽️
We are officially THIRD ROUND BOUND?‼️ pic.twitter.com/QhaO5tTySp
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) May 3, 2021
If my math is right, that’s three @BIGEAST teams moving into the NCAA men’s soccer Sweet 16.
Nicely done, @GUHoyasMSoccer , @muathletics & @SHUMSOC— HolyLandofHoops (@HolyLandofHoops) May 3, 2021
A no hitter for the baseball team and an NCAA Tournament Soccer Win for the men, I'd say that's a productive day #HALLin https://t.co/gZ8VpP8bvQ
— Frank Garrity (@FrankGarrity) May 3, 2021
An unforgettable season comes to a close as the Falcons fall against Seton Hall. The 2020-21 WAC Champions have much to hold their heads high on! The future is bright! GO FALCONS!! #LetsFly https://t.co/qmBEWM1hp7
— Air Force Men’s Soccer (@AF_MSOC) May 3, 2021
This is Seton Hall men’s soccer’s first trip to the Sweet 16 in 20 years. Guys, six years ago, this program did not win a single game. This is a remarkable turnaround of a program by Andreas Lindberg.
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) May 3, 2021
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Our 4 postseason teams are heading to the Sweet 16. @HoyasWSoc wins in the final minute, @GUHoyasMSoccer rolls + @MarquetteSoccer and @SHUMSOC come up clutch. The latest from @John_Fanta: pic.twitter.com/pzhVeLdALR
— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) May 3, 2021