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Maximilian Kissel's Overtime Goal Secures Vermont's First-Ever NCAA Men's Soccer Title, 2-1 Over Marshall

Dec 17, 2024, 03:54 AM

The University of Vermont men's soccer team won its first-ever NCAA Division I national championship, defeating Marshall University 2-1 in overtime at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The game-winning goal was scored by junior Maximilian Kissel in sudden-death overtime, marking a historic moment for the program and the state of Vermont. This victory also made Vermont the first team from the America East conference to reach and win a national championship game in any team sport, and the first Vermont team to win a national title in a team sport, aside from the six skiing championships the university has previously won. The unseeded Catamounts, with a 16-2-6 record, staged a comeback after trailing in the second half, with Marcell Papp tying the game in the 81st minute before Kissel's decisive goal. Vermont's journey to the championship included victories over several seeded teams, showcasing their resilience and determination throughout the tournament. Marshall, with a record of 15-2-7, saw Tarik Pannholzer score his third goal of the season in the game.