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<p><img src='http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2050404635_057f74108a_m.jpg'/></p> <p>Bring on the Friars!</p> <p>NORFOLK, Va. -- CAA Champion Old Dominion will host an NCAA Men's Soccer Championship game for the sixth straight season this Saturday night as it entertains the Providence Friars at 7:00 pm. The Friars received an at-large bid into the tournament after going 9-7-2 overall and 5-4-2 in Big East action this season. The Monarchs earned the CAA's automatic berth into the tournament by winning its first CAA title since 1991, after going 12-6-3 on the season. </p> <p>"We're very excited to be playing at home," said head coach Alan Dawson. "At this point in the season, every team is a talented team and we look forward to playing Providence here on Saturday." </p> <p>At the CAA Tournament, ODU advanced in the semi's with a 2-1 win over VCU with goals from Stig Haddal and A.J. Kulp. They then battled to a scoreless tie with Towson in the championship game and advanced with a 4-2 shootout victory. It will be the Monarchs sixth straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. </p> <p>The Friars earned an at-large bid as they make an appearance in their third straight NCAA Tournament. They were bounced in the first round last season by CAA champion Hofstra. </p> <p>Kick-off is set for 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 24. Admission for the first round matchup is $7 for adults and $5 for children. A limited number of ODU students will be admitted free with a valid student I.D. The winner of the game will face the #6 seeded Brown University Bears in Rhode Island</p>