Vermont Reaches First NCAA College Cup Final

The Vermont Catamounts advanced to their first-ever Men's College Cup final after defeating the Denver Pioneers in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 tie through regulation and two overtimes. Denver's Sam Bassett initially put his team ahead with a goal, but Vermont's Yaniv Bazini equalized late in the game, sending it to penalties, where Vermont triumphed 4-3. This victory marks Vermont's fifth consecutive triumph in the tournament, having previously dispatched Iona, Hofstra, San Diego, and Pittsburgh. Despite Denver's strong defensive record and their second College Cup appearance, they were unable to secure a win. The Catamounts will face the winner of the Ohio State versus Marshall semifinal in the national championship game. The match underscored the intensive rivalry and competitive spirit shared between the teams.