The Cavaliers were led by head coach Steve Swanson, in his twenty-fourth season.

After a September 24 loss to Wake Forest, they dropped out of the United Soccer Coaches poll.

The Cavaliers wouldn't return to the rankings for the rest of the season despite winning three of their last four games.

They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, where they were the third-seed in the UCLA Bracket.

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