For those that like seeing the conference championship information all in one area without too much clicking around, here is the AQ Tracker that I created last year. First sheet is the AQ Tracker, second is a list of all the conference tournaments that get updated as they go on, and then the additional sheets are which conference matchups are happening on what days so it's easier to search.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q01GY7C3lBdBc8goCop1YYM-cgdO1gZNFFN0VeGmLQQ/edit?usp=sharing

Times for the third round games are posted on the NCAA website bracket with no mention of locations (that I can find). If those are correct, it seems like Amherst is getting sent to Wisconsin. Seems like other hosts are Middlebury, Mary Washington, and Williams.

An interesting first round storyline. Longtime ONU head coach, Brent Ridenour (who led ONU to the national championship game in 2012), is now the head coach of Franciscan. Current ONU head coach, Chris Matejka, played at ONU for Ridenour as a senior on that 2012 team. Teacher vs pupil matchup.

The AQ sheet is updated and completed.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q01GY7C3lBdBc8goCop1YYM-cgdO1gZNFFN0VeGmLQQ/edit?usp=sharing

There are inconsistencies all over the manual. 2.3 states 43 AQ, then right below says "the 42 conferences granted automatic qualification..." Then, as we've discussed elsewhere, it states how the AQ is earned incorrectly for a few conferences in Appendix B.

I'm fairly certain the men's bracket is released at 1:30 Monday, with the women's bracket following at 2.

Yes, page 45 is the women's. WIAC men are on page 36.

You can check out my spreadsheet I made. The 2024 Pre-Championships manual stated 42 AQs, not including the WIAC, but I saw on the WIAC website that they have an AQ. I believe the AQ number is 43 which leaves 21 Pool C.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q01GY7C3lBdBc8goCop1YYM-cgdO1gZNFFN0VeGmLQQ/edit?usp=sharing

Looks like the NCAA will be streaming all rounds.

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2024/11/4/media-center-division-iii-announces-new-livestreaming-initiative-for-2024-fall-championships.aspx

The 2023 Pre-Championships Manual had both the HCAC and C2C AQ as the Regular Season Champion. Manchester won the HCAC regular season last year and did not make the NCAA tourney so I think it's just incorrectly labeled somehow. The C2C obviously doesn't make sense having the AQ as the Regular Season Champion as all of the teams wouldn't have played each other before the conference tournament.

Go ahead!

I always enjoyed the conference tournament central that was on d3soccer.com, so I created my own version. All the information on the AQ comes directly from the D3 Soccer Pre-Championships Manual.The first sheet has each conference, their region, how the AQ is determined, then eventually which team earned it. The second sheet has each conference tournament game with the seeds, dates, and teams and will be updated after each round.

Couple questions: The manual stated the AQ for the C2C is the regular season champion but that feels wrong. Also, the HCAC also states regular season champion, but I believe last year was determined by the tournament champion and I could not find a conference handbook anywhere.

Let me know if there are any issues! Doing everything by hand with no automation so there is definitely room for error.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q01GY7C3lBdBc8goCop1YYM-cgdO1gZNFFN0VeGmLQQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/soccer/d3/common/2024-25D3XSO_PreChampionshipManual.pdf

Hey Ejay. I'm fairly certain I submitted picks for Week 6, but I'm shown as a blank on the D3soccer.fans standings. Curious if it might've gotten lost during the process!

Midseason Region VII review and outlook time.

OAC - The usual top dogs of Ohio Northern (6-2-2) and John Carroll (6-2-2) once again are looking like strong contenders. Mount Union (6-3-1) built on the success of last year but will need results in conference play to prove themselves. Otterbein (4-3-2) with some questionable performances to start the year but have bounced back nicely to close out nonconference play. The biggest surprise is Wilmington sitting at 7-0-3, although they have had a pretty light schedule. 

NCAC - Kenyon (6-0-3) being undefeated heading into conference play with schedule they had is quite impressive. Ohio Wesleyan (5-3-1) seems to be slightly underperforming in Jay Martin's last year based on previous years but still have good results against Stevens, Calvin, Otterbein, and Mount Union. Denison (5-1-3) with a solid start to their year and should have themselves in the mix for the conference tournament. Wabash (7-2-1) and DePauw (6-2-2) both with solid records. Kenyon, OWU, and Denison should be the top 3 and I imagine Wabash and DePauw will battle for the last spot.

The HCAC, PAC, and AMCC are all the lesser discussed conferences in the region, but I'll try to give them a little love even though I'm in the dark about most of these teams.

HCAC - Hanover has usually been a strong presence in the conference in years past, but are off to a 2-5-2 start. I expect Rose-Hulman to take care of it like they have the last few years.

PAC - I expect it to be one of Franciscan, Geneva, or Grove City to win the AQ out of here, with more of a chance to Franciscan or Geneva who have both faced stiffer competition so far.

AMCC - Alfred St. seems to be the favorite. Previous years favorites of Mount Aloysius and Penn St. -Behrend don't seem to be at the level they usually are.

Baldwin Wallace will only be playing one game that day. They *likely* just listed out both game slots as options because the tournament is fluid rather than being a set schedule. Winners of the Saturday games will play at one time on Sunday and losers will play the other.