The 49ers won their second consecutive American Athletic Conference championship, beating Florida International 2-1 in overtime. Photo: Matt Smith/The American/courtesy of Charlotte 49ers athletics
Charlotte 49ers men's soccer has a date with the NCAA tournament.
Catch up quick: The 49ers (11-2-5) won the American Athletic Conference championship over the weekend, granting them an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
Why it matters: The 49ers are hungry for their first national championship.
What's next: The 49ers play at NC State (8-4-5) on Nov. 21 at 7pm in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The winner will play at Georgetown (11-4-5) on Nov. 24 in the second round.