Despite being ranked within the top 10 for most of the season, in addition to winning the West Coast Conference championship, the Cougars were left without one of the top 16 seeds allotted in the 64-team tournament.
“We worked really hard this year to get to this spot, and so we’re obviously extremely excited about hosting a first-round NCAA game.”
PROVO — The BYU women's soccer team learned of its draw in the NCAA tournament on Monday, eliciting expected excitement, but also some bittersweet emotions expressed by coach Jennifer Rockwood.
The No. 13-ranked Cougars will host a first-round game against Utah Valley on Saturday, but it will very likely be the only home game played in Provo during tournament play.