CSUDH Will Travel to Texas to Play NCAA Men's Soccer Quarterfinal Game
West Texas A&M to host Toros in NCAA quarterfinal playoff game next on Sunday
November 12, 2001

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CARSON, Calif.-It was announced today by the NCAA that the Cal State Dominguez Hills men's soccer team will travel to Canyon, Texas to take on West Texas A&M in the 2001 NCAA II Men's Soccer NCAA Quarterfinals on Sunday, November 18. Kick-off is slated for 1:00 CST.

The quarterfinal matchup will feature Midwest Region champion West Texas A&M and Far West Region champion Cal State Dominguez Hills. WTAMU defeated Fort Lewis (CO) 4-0 last Sunday to advance while CSUDH beat Cal State Bakersfield 1-0 here in Carson last Saturday.

Last year, these two squads battled in Carson in the NCAA quarterfinals with the Toros advancing with a 2-0 shutout. It shouldn't be difficult for the Buffs to get motivated for this weekend's game as they look to avenge that loss. But CSUDH head coach Joe Flanagan thinks that the Toros squad is up to the task.

"Our guys are looking forward to travelling and playing on their field," states Flanagan. "We know they are going to be gunning for us, just like everyone else has this year. But they might have a little bit more of an incentive since we knocked them out of the playoffs last year."

Cal State Dominguez Hills, ranked No. 4 in the NSCAA polls with an 18-2-1 record, will be facing West Texas A&M for the fourth time all-time with the Buffs holding a 2-1 series advantage. The Toros will be looking to even up the series record but know it won't be easy.

"Butch Lauffer (WTAMU head coach) has put together another fine season," says Flanagan. "They had a good result against a strong Fort Lewis team last weekend and are playing good soccer at this point."

WTAMU is now 15-3-1 on the season.

The winner of this weekend's quarterfinal will advance to the elite NCAA Division II Championship on November 29 - December 1, at a site yet to be determined.

For further information, please contact the CSUDH Sports Information Office at (310) 243-3764.