INDIANAPOLIS — The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) will make a major statement on the national stage as three member institutions—Ashland University, Cedarville University, and the University of Findlay—officially secured bids to the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship in the Midwest Region.
Leading the charge for the conference is Ashland University, which claimed the Midwest Region’s No. 2 overall seed. The Eagles will take on perennial power Grand Valley State University in an opening-round showdown, looking to continue their dominant postseason form.
On the other side of the regional bracket, conference rivals Cedarville University and the University of Findlay have drawn each other for a high-stakes first-round clash in St. Louis, Missouri. The neutral-site matchup guarantees that at least one Great Midwest program will advance into the regional semifinals.
Both programs earned their way into the national tournament on the back of strong campaigns, with Cedarville’s stingy defense and Findlay’s gritty postseason run cementing their at-large status among the Midwest's elite.
Opening-Round Matchups:
- Ashland University vs. Grand Valley State University
- Location: Midwest Regional Host Site
- Time: 3 P.M. ET
- Cedarville University vs. University of Findlay
- Location: St. Louis, Mo.
- Time: TBA
Live coverage links (broadcast streams and live stats) will be announced via institutional athletic sites and NCAA.com.