Vermont Wins First NCAA Men's Soccer Championship in Overtime Thriller

The Catamounts defeated Marshall 2-1 to secure their first national title in a team sport, capping off an underdog run through the College Cup.

Vermont's Maximilian Kissel scored the game-winning goal in sudden-death overtime after breaking free on a long ball past Marshall's defense.
Marcell Papp tied the game for Vermont in the 81st minute, forcing overtime after Marshall had taken the lead through Tarik Pannholzer earlier in the second half.
The Catamounts became the first America East team to reach and win an NCAA national championship in a team sport, finishing the season with a 16-2-6 record.
Vermont's path to the title included victories over higher-seeded teams, including No. 2 Pittsburgh and No. 3 Denver, and a penalty shootout win in the semifinals.
Marshall, seeking its second national title in five years, was denied despite strong performances from goalkeeper Aleksa Janjic and forward Tarik Pannholzer.