Apaches Head to Nationals: Cochise Set for NJCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament in Enid, Oklahoma
#12–seeded Cochise College enters Group A with #1 Daytona State & #8 Monroe College; first matches begin Sunday, Nov. 16
DOUGLAS, Ariz. (Nov. 11, 2025) — History awaits for the Cochise College women's soccer team, which has been selected as the #12 seed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Tournament. The event runs November 16–22 at the Advance Sports Complex in Enid, Oklahoma.
The Apaches are drawn into Group A, where they'll face two of the top teams in the nation:
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#1 Daytona State College (Fla.) — Coming into nationals after an outstanding season (14–0–0 to date) with 59 goals scored in 14 games, 0.30 GAA and a dominant Region 8 Championship run.
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#8 Monroe College (N.Y.) — Offensive juggernaut in 2025: 15 games played, 78 goals scored (5.20 per game), 23.4 shots per game, 0.222 shot percentage and a GAA of 1.22.
Cochise's Tournament Schedule
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Sunday, Nov. 16 – vs. #1 Daytona State, 10:00 a.m. CT
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Monday, Nov. 17 – vs. #8 Monroe College, 10:00 a.m. CT
Only the top team from Group A will advance to the national semifinal, making these early games do-or-die for the Apaches.
Scouting Notes: Keys to the Bracket
Daytona State looks nearly unstoppable — undefeated so far, elite defense, and well-balanced attack with 59 goals in 14 matches.
Monroe College brings firepower with 78 goals in 15 games and massive attacking volume.
For Cochise, the path is steep but not impossible. The Apaches earned their Region I title by beating a top seed and arriving with momentum. Offensive depth (Diana Taddei, Ana Velazquez, Tiia Kuhmonen) and timely defense and goalkeeping have been hallmarks of their run.
What This Means for the Apaches & Fans
This is Cochise's first appearance in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament for women's soccer — a milestone moment for the program.
Fans can follow the tournament and cheer the Apaches on as they compete on a national stage. The winner of Group A advances, so every moment counts.
How to Watch – Livestream Information
All NJCAA DI Women's Soccer National Tournament matches are broadcast live on the NJCAA Network.
Watch Here: www.njcaa.org/network/live
Note: The NJCAA Network requires a paid viewing subscription or single-event purchase.
Fans are encouraged to log in early to avoid stream delays.
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