Vermont Reaches First NCAA College Cup Final

The Vermont Catamounts men's soccer team has reached the pinnacle of their NCAA journey by advancing to their first College Cup national championship final, following a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the Denver Pioneers. Initially, the game remained locked at 1-1 after Vermont's Yaniv Bazini equalized late in the match, leading to a tense penalty shootout where Vermont triumphed. This victory marks a historic achievement for Vermont, being the first America East school to reach a national championship game in any team sport. Vermont will face the winner of the match between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 13 Marshall, who themselves upset top-seeded Ohio State. The Catamounts have had a remarkable tournament run, also defeating No. 2 Pittsburgh to secure their place in the semifinals. The championship match will take place at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, with national coverage on ESPN2.