The 2016 Summit League men's soccer tournament, was the 11th edition of the

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. It determined the

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's automatic berth into the

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. The

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won The Summit League title, besting the

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, 2–1 in the championship match. It was Denver's fourth Summit League title and their fourth consecutive. The tournament was hosted by the

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and all matches were contested at

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Seeds

The top four teams participate in the tournament. The seeding is based on the program's conference record during the 2016 Summit League season. *Oral Roberts and Fort Wayne also had 2–4 conference records but a poorer goal differential

Bracket

Results

Semifinals

Championship

Statistical leaders

Top goalscorers

References

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