BROOKVILLE, N.Y. — The LIU men's soccer team, fresh off its second consecutive Northeast Conference Championship, is heading to Maryland for its first-round NCAA College Cup matchup against the Terrapins.

LIU earned its second consecutive NCAA tournament berth after knocking off top-seeded FDU on Sunday with a thrilling 5-4 finish in a penalty shootout.

The Sharks return to College Park, Md., for the second time since 2021. LIU upset Maryland 1-0 in the opening round of the '21 College Cup.

"We earned this, and we are excited to compete on the national stage once again," said head coach Michael Mordocco. "Thursday will be a great test for us."

LIU and Maryland will face off Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ludwig Field in College Park.