SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Flagler College women's soccer team has earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Southeast Regional, as announced Monday evening by the NCAA. This marks the Saints' eighth NCAA Tournament appearance since joining Division II.
 
The Saints will travel to Columbus, Georgia, for a rematch against Peach Belt Conference foe Columbus State (15-3-2 overall, 7-0-2 PBC) on Friday, November 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Cougars are coming off their fourth consecutive PBC Tournament title. Earlier this season, Columbus State traveled to Saint Augustine, where the two teams played to a 2-2 draw. Flagler struck first with a pair of first-half goals before the visiting Cougars answered with two goals in the final 15 minutes.
 
Flagler (7-6-5 overall, 5-2-2 PBC) returns to the NCAA Tournament after missing the postseason last year. The Saints navigated a challenging schedule that featured No. 6 Nova Southeastern, No. 13 North Georgia, No. 15 Lander, No. 7 Catawba, and Embry-Riddle and Columbus State, both of which were receiving votes at the time. Flagler also extended its streak of PBC Tournament semifinal appearances to eight consecutive seasons.
 
Junior standout Ella Gembicki earned First Team All-PBC honors after starting 16 of 18 matches this season. The midfielder recorded four goals, the second-most on the team, and added two assists. Second Team All-PBC selection Brooke Rienecker has provided veteran leadership for the Saints. The senior leads the team with six goals, including a pair of two-goal performances against Middle Georgia and USC Aiken. Fellow senior Avery Raimondo, a Preseason All-PBC selection, also earned Second Team All-PBC recognition after starting all 18 matches and anchoring the midfield.
 
Phoebe Davidson has provided an offensive spark for Flagler, recording three goals and a team-high four assists in her first season with the Saints. Freshmen Netanya Brown and Eleanora Close have each appeared in all 18 matches, including six starts. Brown has recorded three goals and an assist, while Close has added a goal and an assist. The freshman connection came through in the PBC Tournament quarterfinals against Lander, combining for two goals to help propel the Saints to victory.
 
All first and second-round regional matches will be played at Walden Soccer Complex in Columbus, Georgia.
 
Additional information regarding tickets, admission, and streaming will be announced as it becomes available.
 
NCAA Southeast Regional Schedule
Friday, Nov. 13

• Flagler at Columbus State – 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15

• Flagler/Columbus State winner vs. Catawba/UNC Pembroke winner – 1 p.m.

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