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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Both of ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s soccer teams are setting their sights on championship seasons, as the men’s and women’s teams will be entering the postseason as the number one seed in their respective Region 19 tournaments.

The Vikings men’ team will play third-seeded Essex in the semifinals, while the women’s team have earned a first-round bye and will play the winner of the match between Essex and Lackawanna. Both Mercer teams will be playing on their home turf on Saturday, Oct. 28 – men at 10 a.m., women at 3 p.m.

“Mercer has a long tradition of excellence, be it in the classroom, on the court, or on the field, and this year is no exception,” said ¾«¶«´«Ã½ President Dr. Deborah E. Preston. “While our student athletes are all students first, their commitment extends to the field of play. We couldn’t be prouder, and will be rooting them on to victory on October 28!”

In the men’s bracket, the second Region 19 semifinal match game will be between second-seeded Massasoit and fourth-seed Lackawanna (12:30 p.m.). The semifinal winners will meet in the Region 19 Championship at noon on Sunday, Oct. 29, also at ¾«¶«´«Ã½. The winner will advance to the District Championship to take on the winner in Region 12.

In the women’s tournament, the winner will advance to the District Championship on Nov. 4 at Region 20.

History is seemingly on the side of both Mercer teams. The Vikings men’s team defeated Essex 1-0 on Sept. 27, and bested Lackawanna 3-1 on Sept. 30. The women’s team also defeated both of their potential foes, topping Essex 7-2 on Sept. 9, and Lackawanna 11-0 on Sept. 30.

For ¾«¶«´«Ã½ news, scores, and schedules, visit mccc.edu/athletics.

About ¾«¶«´«Ã½
Established in 1966, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. President: Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D.; www.mccc.edu

Forward Teddy Nkamanyi leads the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ men’s soccer team with 11 goals this season.

Celina Oliveira, goalie for the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ women’s soccer team, has 47 saves in 5 games this season.