NEW HAVEN, Conn. (November 23, 2025) – Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference champion University of Bridgeport and CACC at-large representative Wilmington University were each unable to advance out of the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament on Sunday. Bridgeport was defeated by Southern New Hampshire University, 1-0, while Wilmington dropped a penalty kick shootout to Franklin Pierce University, 5-4, after the teams tied, 0-0.
Bridgeport, the No. 9 seed in Super-Region 1, face host, top seed, and No. 6 nationally-ranked Southern New Hampshire at Ouellette Stadium in Hooksett, N.H. The Penmen (15-2-2) amassed a 21-5 shot advantage, cashing in on the pressure with a 76th minute goal. Viktor Masek made a season-high 10 saves for the Purple Knights (9-5-8).
No. 7 seed Wilmington (12-3-6) played to a scoreless stalemate with No. 2 seed and host Franklin Pierce (12-3-4) for 110 minutes at Sodexo Field in Rindge, N.H. With the Wildcats shooting first in the shootout, each team made its first four kicks. Wilmington’s fifth attempt was saved and the Ravens converted to advance. Emil Lollike had five saves during the tie, which saw the teams even in shots, 8-8.
In the third round on Nov. 30, Southern New Hampshire will host Super-Region 1 No. 4 seed University of Charleston, while Franklin Pierce will take on No. 6 seed Gannon University in Rindge.
Wilmington was making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021, while Bridgeport was playing in the event for the first occasion since 2007.
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.