Marshall Defeats Ohio State in College Cup Semifinals

In a stunning upset, No. 13 seed Marshall defeated top-seeded Ohio State 1-0 in the semifinals of the NCAA Men's College Cup, securing a spot in the championship match against Vermont. The only goal of the match came from Tarik Pannholzer in the seventh minute, following a defensive mishap by Ohio State. Marshall's goalkeeper, Aleksa Janjic, made five crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet against a Buckeyes team that outshot them 20-8. This victory marks Marshall's return to the finals for the second time since their 2020 championship win. Ohio State's season, although ending in disappointment, was highlighted by their strong performance throughout the year, including winning the Big Ten Tournament. The final match is set for Monday, December 16, in Cary, North Carolina.