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West Chester makes NCAA DII tournament field for first time in 14 years

West Chester earned an at-large bid and the fourth seed in the Atlantic Region in the upcoming NCAA Division II tournament.

The Golden Rams (11-4-3) will travel to West Virginia to take on top-seeded Charleston on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the regional semifinal.

It’s the first appearance for the program since 2002 when they were knocked out on penalty kicks after a draw against East Stroudsburg. The Golden Rams made seven trips to the NCAA Tournament in the ‘60s and early ‘70s before Division II and III were created, winning a national championship in 1961 with a 2-0 win over Saint Louis in the final.