INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On the heels of winning its eighth consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) postseason championship, the Yellowjacket men's soccer team has earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament.
 
After tuning into the NCAA's selection show Monday, the Yellowjackets learned they will be traveling to Northfield, Minn., taking on North Park in the opening round Saturday. The opening kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.
 
UW-Superior enters the regional tournament riding an eight-match winning streak, allowing just four goals to the opposition, and scoring 57 in the process. Furthermore, the Yellowjackets sit atop the nation in goal differential, points-per-match, scoring offense, total goals and total points.
 
Also apart of the four-team regional are Wartburg and tournament-host St. Olaf, who commence action at 11 a.m. at Rolf Mellby Field.
 
Yellowjacket NCAA Tournament Playoff History
2017 – St. Paul, Minn.
St. Thomas – L, 3-4

2018 – St. Paul, Minn.
Augsburg – W, 2-1
St. Thomas – L, 0-5

2019 – Decorah, Iowa
Central – W, 3-2
Luther – T, 1-1 (2 OT)

2021 – Chicago, Ill.
Washington (St. Louis) – L, 0-1
 
2022 – Naperville, Ill.
North Central (Ill.) – L, 2-3

2023 – Northfield, Minn.
St. Olaf – L, 1-7