Support the Hawks in Soccer Tournament!

The top-seeded Hartford women’s soccer team will play in the America East Championship tournament right here on campus Sunday, and students can attend the game for free.

The Hawks will play in the semifinals on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m., at Al-Marzook Field (behind the Sports Center). Hartford will face either Binghamton or New Hampshire.

The Office of Student Affairs has agreed to purchase tickets for all University of Hartford students who would like to attend the game. If you are interested, please bring your University of Hartford student ID to the gate at Al-Marzook Field on Sunday afternoon to receive your free ticket.

University of Hartford faculty and staff can purchase tickets on the day of the game or by calling the Athletics Box Office at 768-HAWK (4295). Tickets are $6 for adults and $2 for youth (14 and under).

The Hartford women's soccer team finished the 2006 season as No. 1 in the America East conference. As a result, the Hawks will host the first two rounds of the America East Championship tournament, today (Friday, Oct. 27) and Sunday. First-round games will take place today at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and semifinal matches will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The winners of Sunday’s two semifinal matches will play in the America East Championship game on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Come out and support your Hawks on Sunday as they try to earn a spot in the championship game. For more information on the women’s soccer team’s successful season, visit the Department of Athletics website at www.HartfordHawks.com

Go Hawks!