INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- Washington and Lee University will have a friend in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament field following the announcement of the 64-team bracket on NCAA.com on Monday afternoon. The Generals, owners of the ODAC's automatic bid, will be joined by the University of Lynchburg as an at-large selection by the Division III Men's Soccer Championship Committee.

Washington and Lee (14-2-4) will be making its eighth national stage appearance following a semifinal showing in 2021. The Generals own a 9-6-3 mark from their seven previous appearances. Lynchburg (11-2-5) is in the NCAA postseason for a 13th time. The Hornets boast an 8-11-1 record in their previous showings, which includes a runner-up finish in 2010.

The field of 64 teams includes 43 squads that earned Pool "A" bids as automatic qualifiers from their respective conferences. Washington and Lee falls into this category. One program received a Pool "B" berth for true independent programs or those competing in leagues without automatic qualification. Pool "C" -- at-large choices among all remaining teams eligible for selection -- account for the remaining 20 teams in the bracket. Lynchburg earned its spot through Pool "C."

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Washington and Lee was selected to host first and second round play this weekend. The Generals open with Brevard College (12-5-3), while the other first round matchup features Case Western Reserve University (9-3-3) and Muhlenberg College (8-5-7). All three of the four teams earned automatic berths to the tournament. Brevard won the USA South crown, Muhlenberg earned the Centennial Conference title. Case Western is an at-large pick out of the University Athletic Association.

Lynchburg stays in-state but will travel to Christopher Newport University (12-3-2) for early round action. The Hornets square off with Catholic University (11-3-4) in their first game, while the host Captains meet Rosemont College (10-2-5). CNU was on the wrong end of a shootout with Mary Washington for the Coast-to-Coast Conference (C2C) championship, affording the Captains an at-large selection. Rosemont won the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) title, while Catholic earned its place via an at-large berth out of the Landmark Conference.

First and second round play is set for Friday through Sunday, November 11-13. Sectionals and quarterfinal action will be competed on November 18-20. The remaining four teams will come to ODAC country with the conference serving as co-hosts with the City of Salem and Roanoke College for the national semifinals and championship. Kerr Stadium will be the setting for all three games. The semifinals will be on Thursday, December 1, while the championship will be played Saturday, December 3.

Game times and ticket information will be announced later this week. For more information, visit the websites of any of the participating schools. You can also go to the home of the ODAC on the Internet at www.odaconline.com. Don't forget to become a fan of the ODAC on Facebook and follow @odacathletics on Twitter and Instagram.