Missouri State soccer eliminated from American tournament, awaits postseason bid

Missouri State soccer team was knocked out of the American Conference Tournament on Wednesday after a 3-0 loss to Charlotte in the semifinals held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Bears struggled to find the back of the net, with Charlotte scoring three goals throughout the match. The 49ers opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, and despite a strong effort from Missouri State, they could not find a way back into the game.

Charlotte sealed the victory in the 84th minute with a goal from Xavier Halloway. Missouri State finished the match with eight shots, only four of which were on target. The team's first game in 10 days followed a first-round bye after a 4-2 victory over Charlotte in the regular season finale on November 1. Missouri State now awaits news of an NCAA Tournament bid, expected to be announced on Monday, November 16.

The team has an RPI of 23 and has consistently been in the top 25 throughout the season. There are 25 at-large bids available in the 48-team postseason tournament. Missouri State has won its first-ever American Conference title this year, and the selection show for the NCAA Tournament will start at noon on Monday, November 16. The first round of the tournament will take place on Thursday, November 19.

Liam Keating covers high school sports and Missouri State athletics for The Springfield News-Leader.