MANKATO, Minn. – Following a 1-0 win over Bemidji State in the NSIC Tournament Championship, the Mavericks have punched their ticket to the central region tournament. The 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Selection Show is scheduled for Monday night, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. on NCAA.com.

To find out who, where and when the Mavericks will play, tune into the selection show by clicking the link in the top right of this story. MSU earned the NSIC's automatic qualifier to the NCAA postseason by winning their 12th NSIC title in program history and third straight.

MSU will compete in the NCAA tournament for the 20^th time, and continue its run of 15 (13 under coach Bahl) straight appearances. They have appeared in one national championship game in 2024, and hold a record of 16-15-8 in NCAA playoff games.

The Mavericks will be one of eight teams from the central region competing in the NCAA tournament along with other auto bid winners Washburn from the MIAA and Southwestern Oklahoma from the GAC.

Following the selection show on Monday evening, check back with msumavericks.com for more information about the Mavericks upcoming schedule.
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