Brookhaven, NY-  Dowling College Athletics will play host to the 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Quarterfinals this Sunday, Nov. 23^rd at Golden Lions Field. 

After hosting the 1^st and 2^nd round of the Super Region 4 portion of the Tournament this past weekend, which saw Dowling defeat defending National Champions Franklin Pierce 3-1, the Golden Lions look to continue their strong play against #20 U-Mass Lowell at 1:00pm on Sunday.

The Regionals are the first NCAA Tournament to be hosted at the new athletics complex in Brookhaven, NY, which showcases 3 new fields, including a multi-purpose field that plays host to the Men's and Women's Soccer and Lacrosse teams of Dowling.  The new complex highlights many state-of-the-art features, including new wireless scoreboards, heated press boxes with full wireless internet capabilities, playing fields consisting of advanced field turf, new locker rooms, and a cutting-edge sports medicine facility.

"We're extremely honored to be hosting an NCAA Division II event at Golden Lions Field" said the Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Athletics, Rick Cole. "We're thankful of the NCAA for giving us this opportunity and we wish both teams the best of luck on Sunday."  

At 17-3-0 on the season, the #12 Golden Lions defeated #20 U-Mass Lowell in a hard fought match, 1-0, in their home opener in August.  The winner of Sunday's match will continue to the Final Four which will take place on Dec. 4^th in Tampa, FL. 

-Provided by Dowling Sports Information department.