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Posted by Jason Dannelly - Sat, Nov 28, 2009 - [Men's Soccer] - Viewed 72 times

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- (Updated Bracket) (Opening Round Scoreboard) The NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Opening Round wrapped up today with 15 matches. Ten of the 15 hosts were winners including defending national champion Bethel (Tenn.). Overall, the 15 National Championship Opening Round winners join host Fresno Pacific (Calif.) for the National Championship final site which occurs from Nov. 30 – Dec. 5.

No. 1 seed Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) handled Lee (Tenn.), 2-0 in one of 10 shutouts on the day. Three matches went into overtime including the Biola and Texas at Brownsville match that ended in a shoot-out. Biola prevailed on penalty kicks 4-3 and advanced to the final site.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- (Updated Bracket) (Opening Round Scoreboard) The NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Opening Round wrapped up today with 15 matches. Ten of the 15 hosts were winners including defending national champion Bethel (Tenn.). Overall, the 15 National Championship Opening Round winners join host Fresno Pacific (Calif.) for the National Championship final site which occurs from Nov. 30 – Dec. 5.

No. 1 seed Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) handled Lee (Tenn.), 2-0 in one of 10 shutouts on the day. Three matches went into overtime including the Biola and Texas at Brownsville match that ended in a shoot-out. Biola prevailed on penalty kicks 4-3 and advanced to the final site.

The teams with the largest margins of victory were Rio Grande (Ohio) and Columbia (Mo.) out-scoring their opponents 3-0. Rio Grande defeated Lindenwood (Mo.) while Columbia took down Midland Lutheran (Neb.).

The National Championships final site in Fresno, Calif., includes 15 games beginning with an 11:30 a.m. PST match on Monday, Nov. 30. There are four games scheduled during the first three days. The Semifinals are slated for Friday, Dec. 4 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. and the 2009 champion is crowned at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. For ticket information in Fresno, Calif., call 559-453-2009.

JumpTV Inc. is the exclusive provider of live video and audio-streaming at the NAIA National Championship final site. JumpTV will stream the 2009 NAIA Men's and Women's Soccer and Volleyball National Championships. These events can be viewed by going to watchnaia.com or by clicking here.

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