SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Drury women's soccer team (9-2-5, 8-1-4 GLVC) was named among ten teams under consideration for the 2025 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Tournament in the first round of Midwest Regional Rankings released Wednesday, Oct. 29.
 
The rankings are published in alphabetical order to show teams under consideration that are likely to be included in the official rankings next week, on November 5.
 
Other teams under consideration include conference members No. 24 McKendree, Maryville, and Missouri-St. Louis. No. 5 Grand Valley State, No. 13 Ashland, Cedarville, Findlay, Northwood, and Saginaw Valley State are also listed in the rankings.
 
Fifty-six teams will qualify for this year's NCAA Tournament. In the Midwest Region, the top eight teams will earn a spot. In these regions, the first-round matchups pair the No. 1 seed against the No. 8 seed, and the No. 4 seed against the No. 5 seed. The tournament begins with the first and second rounds played on 16 campuses across the country from November 21-23. The two highest-seeded teams in each region will have the option to host these early rounds, provided they meet the required criteria and submit a bid to host.
 
The NCAA selection show is set for Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. CT on NCAA.com.
 
Drury returns to the field on Friday for the regular season finale in Bolivar against Southwest Baptist. Kickoff against the Bearcats is set for 4 pm.
 
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