1962 NCAA soccer tournament

The 1962 NCAA soccer tournament was the fourth annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States.

1962 NCAA soccer tournament
Tournament details
Country United States
Venue(s)Francis Olympic Field
Missouri St. Louis, Missouri
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsSaint Louis (3rd title)
Runner-upMaryland
Semifinalists
Tournament statistics
Matches played7
Goals scored46 (6.57 per match)
Best playerGerry Balassi, Saint Louis (offensive)
Don Ceresia, Saint Louis (defensive)
← 1961
1963 →

The tournament final was played at Francis Olympic Field in St. Louis, Missouri on November 24.

Hosts Saint Louis won their third title, defeating Maryland in the championship, 4–3.[1]

Qualifying

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Qualified teams
School Record Appearance Last Bid
Hartwick College 10–1 1st Never
Howard 6–1 1st Never
Maryland 8–0 4th 1961
Michigan State 8–1 1st Never
Pittsburgh 6–0–2 1st Never
Saint Louis 9–0–1 4th 1961
Springfield College 8–2–1 1st Never
Stanford 10–1 1st Never

Bracket

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First Round Semifinals Championship
      
Springfield College 2
Hartwick College 1
Springfield College 0
Maryland 5
Maryland 4
Pittsburgh 3
Maryland 3
Saint Louis 4
Stanford 3
Saint Louis 9
Saint Louis 2
Michigan State 0
Howard 1
Michigan State 9

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1962 Division I Men's Championship Bracket" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. p. 2. Retrieved November 22, 2012.