Women's Soccer

SSAC Women's Soccer Postseason Scenarios

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference women’s soccer regular season is winding down, with the first round of the conference tournament set for Oct. 29-31 at campus sites. 
 
With everyone having 2-3 games left, there is still a lot of movement that is mathematically possible. 
 
SSAC Championship, Presented by Chappy’s Deli
The top eight teams in the standings advance, with the higher seeds hosting round one. The four winners will advance to Montgomery for the semifinals Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex, with the finals set for Saturday, Nov. 7.
 
Tickets for the final site are available for purchase at ssacsports.com/tickets and games will be streamed live for free on the Urban Edge Network. Opening round ticket sales and streaming are handled by the host institutions. 
 
Current Standings
1. UT Southern - 33
2. William Carey - 30
3. Xavier - 28
4. Life - 25
5. Thomas - 19
6. Dalton State - 17
7. Mobile - 16
8. Point - 13
9. Faulkner - 13
10. Blue Mountain Christian - 8
11. Wesleyan - 7
12. Brewton-Parker Christian - 7
13. Andrew - 1
14. ABAC - 1
 
Postseason Spot Clinched
UT Southern, William Carey, Xavier and Life have clinched spots in the championship. 
 
Regular Season Champion
UT Southern can clinch the regular season title with a win against Dalton State Friday. William Carey, Xavier and Life are all mathematically alive but need help. UTS owns the head-to-head v. William Carey and Xavier, and closes the regular season v. Life. 
 
Top Four Seeds
UT Southern and William Carey have locked up a top four seed, while Xavier, Life and Thomas are in contention for the remaining two host seeds. Xavier and Thomas close the regular season on Tuesday, while Life has a win over Thomas and tied with Xavier. 
 
Final Spots
Thomas, Dalton State, Mobile, Faulkner and Point are jostling for the final four spots in the postseason field. Thomas has wins over Mobile and Faulkner and a tie with Dalton, while they play Point Thursday. Mobile has wins over Dalton State and Point with a tie v. Faulkner, while Faulkner owns the head-to-head with Point. Current goal differential is Thomas (6), Dalton State (4), Mobile (2), Faulkner (-4) and Point (-4).
 
Remaining Schedule
Thursday
Brewton-Parker Christian @ Andrew
Thomas @ Point
Mobile @ ABAC
Faulkner @ Wesleyan
 
Friday
UT Southern @ Dalton State
Blue Mountain @ Life
 
Saturday
Mobile @ Wesleyan
Faulkner @ ABAC
Thomas @ Andrew
Xavier @ William Carey
Brewton-Parker Christian @ Point
 
Sunday
Blue Mountain Christian @ Dalton State
UT Southern @ Life
 
Monday
Andrew @ William Carey
 
Tuesday
Life @ ABAC
Thomas @ Xavier