The 2003 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship was the 32nd annual

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to determine the top men's Division II

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program in the United States. On the strength of Leon Jackson's late 2nd half goal Lynn (20-0-1) defeated Chico State in the tournament final, 2–1. The final and semi-finals were played at the

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This was the first national title for the Fighting Knights, who were coached by Shaun Pendleton, and had previously been finalists in

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