The Triton College men's soccer team closed out the regular season with 2-1 road win Oct. 24 at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg.

The Trojans (14-1-2), ranked No. 14 in the latest NJCAA Division II poll released Oct. 26 will enter the postseason on a six-game winning streak.

Despite being the second highest rated team among Region 4 squads in the national poll, Triton is the No. 4 seed in the regional tournament. The Trojans did earn a first-round bye and with host on Sunday, November 1, either the No. 5 seed Prairie Sate College or the No. 12 seed Black Hawk College. Game time will be at Noon at the Jorndt Athletic Complex Multi-Purpose Field.

Triton did what they had to do in the regular season finale against the Charger (5-8-2) who in the past has been in the mix for the regional crown, but having their struggles in 2026.

The Trojans got on the board in the 11^th minute on an own goal off a long ball that was sent back over the head the Sandburg goalie. Triton would make the score 2-0 early in the 51^st minute off a penalty kick goal from Mizael Arias.

The Chargers did make things interesting with a tally in the 77^th minute, but Adam Jedrzejczyk held strong in goal for Triton with eight saves on the evening.  

Below is the draw for the Region 4 Division II Men's Soccer Tournament:

First round
Thursday, Oct. 29; 2 p.m.
1 — No. 9 Waubonsee at No. 8 Oakton
2 — No. 12 Black Hawk at No. 5 Prairie State
3 — No. 11 Kishwaukee at No. 6 Lake County
4 — No. 10 Sandburg at No. 7 McHenry

Quarterfinals
Sunday, Nov. 1; Noon
5 — Winner 1 at No. 1 Madison
6 — Winner 2 at No. 4 Triton
7 — Winner 3 at No. 3 Rock Valley
8 — Winner 4 at No. 2 Morton

Semifinals (at higher seed)
Wednesday, Nov. 4; 2 p.m.
9 — Winner 5 vs. winner 6
10 — Winner 7 vs. winner 8

Championship 
Saturday, Nov. 7; 3 p.m.
Madison College is host site

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