CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers soccer program earned its 15th bid to the NCAA Tournament, where it will take on North Carolina.
The Niners are in the tournament for the ninth time in 10 years, and eighth time in coach Kevin Langan's nine seasons.
"The boys deserve it," Langan said. "We've had a great last four weeks, very deserving."
The 49ers (6-3-1) earned an at-large bid and will play UNC in the second round, Sunday, May 2, at 5 p.m.
All of this year's tournament games will be played in the state of North Carolina.
Charlotte will meet the Tar Heels at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.
"North Carolina is a college soccer state when you look at the number of North Carolina programs that are in the tournament year after year," Langan said. "For us, it's amazing to be playing in our home state. We have lots of boys who have family up in the Triangle area."
Charlotte's defense has been the key to this season's success.
The 49ers have allowed just 0.88 goals per game, ranking in the nation's Top 50 teams.