The Whitman Blues have repeated as Northwest Conference (NWC) men's soccer champions, securing the conference title in a dramatic finish to the 2026 regular season. The championship came down to the final game of the season, with Whitman claiming the crown over the Pacific Lutheran Lutes.
The Blues conclude the conference season with a 12-2-2 NWC record and finish 13-3-3 overall. With the repeat championship, Whitman has earned the Northwest Conference's automatic qualifier into the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship.
The complete 64-team NCAA Division III championship field will be announced Monday, Nov. 9, during the NCAA selection show, scheduled for 11 a.m. ET on NCAA.com.
2026 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship Schedule
The NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship will begin with first- and second-round action on Nov. 14-15, followed by sectional competition Nov. 21-22. The national semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, with the national championship match set for Saturday, Dec. 5, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Selection Show: Monday, Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. ET | NCAA.com
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First Round: Saturday, Nov. 14
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Second Round: Sunday, Nov. 15
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Sectionals: Saturday, Nov. 21 & Sunday, Nov. 22
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National Semifinals: Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3 p.m. ET & 6:30 p.m. ET
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National Championship: Saturday, Dec. 5 | 12 p.m. ET | Columbus, Ohio