INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The quest for a national title runs through Claremore as the No. 13 Rogers State men's soccer team (12-3-5) continues to make history this season after receiving a program-best No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
 
First-year head coach Jake Simpson's Hillcats will host the first two games at Soldier Field on Thursday and Saturday, both scheduled for 1 p.m. With a win on Saturday, Rogers State will host the next round on its home pitch on Sunday, Nov. 30. The NCAA National Championship game is set for Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. CT in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
 
This marks the Hillcats' highest seed in the tournament, achieving back-to-back qualifications after their inaugural trip to the national tournament last year. They secured their first win against Southern Nazarene (3-2) in overtime before narrowly falling to Saginaw Valley in penalty kicks.
 
Seventh-seed Cedarville (11-1-7) and 10th-seed Northern Michigan (9-4-6) will face off in the opening tournament game at Soldier Field on Thursday at 1 p.m. The winner will advance to challenge the Hillcats for a chance to reach the Sweet 16 on Saturday at 1 p.m.
 
Fort Hays State (17-0-3) received the top seed in the region, while Lincoln (11-1-6) earned the third seed and Rockhurst (12-4-3) secured the fourth seed. All three institutions will host first-round matches on their campuses.
 
For updates on the NCAA Tournament, stay up-to-date on Rogers State University Athletics - Official Athletics Website or visit 2025 DII men's soccer championship: Selection show info, bracket, schedule | NCAA.com.