PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Nov. 10, 2026) – The Thomas Jefferson University athletic department in conjunction with Thomas Jefferson women's soccer are set to, for the first time ever, host the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Tournament East Regionals at Ravenhill Field for the Round of 48 and the Round of 32.
NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Bracket
Two games are set to be contested between Friday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 3. The first of those matchups will see third-seeded Franklin Pierce University take on sixth-seeded Molloy University. Second-seeded Jefferson, the CACC champions unbeaten in conference play this season, will await the winner on Sunday. Both games are scheduled for 1 p.m., and will be played rain or shine.
No. 3 Franklin Pierce vs. No. 6 Molloy
A shot at the host Rams awaits third-seeded Franklin Pierce and sixth-seeded Molloy when the two programs meet in the opening round game.
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Molloy (7-6-4) enters the tournament unbeaten in its last seven games, allowing just four goals over that stretch. The Lions secured their fifth East Coast Conference championship by outlasting Mercy, 6-5, in penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw.
Franklin Pierce (14-3-2), meanwhile, returns to the national tournament after reaching last season's national championship game. The Northeast-10 runner-up features McKenna Maguire, who leads the Ravens with nine goals and eight assists, and NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year Jess LaCroix, who has recorded nine shutouts.
The Ravens took the first meeting between the teams, 2-0, on September 16, and the team that prevails in the rematch will come down to whether or not the Ravens' big tournament experience can overcome the swagger and momentum of the ECC champion Lions. The latter will look to do it behind leading scorer Jana Straight, the junior forward who scored in back-to-back ECC Tournament games and has goals in five of her last seven appearances.
Tickets
Advance tickets to both Friday and Sunday's games can be purchased on the
Thomas Jefferson University Hometown Ticketing page at any time leading up to kickoff. The NCAA East Regionals will be a CASHLESS event. Physical tickets will not be available for purchase at check-in.
Adult tickets can be had for $16 while children between the ages of 2 and 12, college students and seniors can purchase tickets for $11 apiece. Children under the age of two may be admitted for free. All purchases come with a $1 service charge.
Ravenhill Field
Ravenhill Field is located at the southern-most point of campus off of School House Lane.
From the Gallagher Athletic Center parking area, turn left onto Henry Avenue, then turn right onto West School House Lane. Continue past Vaux Street and turn left into the Ravenhill campus entrance in front of Ravenhill Mansion. Follow the driveway and turn left behind the mansion to reach the parking lot adjacent to Ravenhill Field.
Refer to the
Thomas Jefferson University Campus Map for more information.
Safety Protocols
Thomas Jefferson University asks all spectators to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment at Ravenhill Field throughout the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Regional Tournament. Guests should follow instructions from event staff, Public Safety personnel and public-address announcements at all times. Walkways, entrances, exits and emergency access routes should remain clear, and spectators should remain in designated viewing areas and off the sidelines. Only eligible credentialed media members will be permitted sideline access.
Fans are expected to treat student-athletes, coaches, officials and fellow spectators with respect. Please refrain from abusive language, threatening behavior, throwing objects or entering the playing field, team benches and other restricted areas. Report unsafe behavior, suspicious activity or unattended items to event staff or Public Safety immediately.
In the event of severe weather or another emergency, follow instructions from tournament personnel and proceed calmly to the shelter or exit identified by staff. During lightning, seek shelter inside a substantial enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows closed. Trees, tents and open-sided shelters do not provide adequate protection. Remain in a safe location until tournament personnel announce that spectators may return.
Guests requiring medical attention or assistance should notify the nearest event staff member. For an emergency requiring immediate police, fire or medical response, call 911 and notify Jefferson's East Falls Department of Public Safety at 215-951-2999. Emergency blue-light phones throughout campus also connect directly to Public Safety. When requesting assistance, identify your location as Ravenhill Field and provide your specific location within the venue.
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