NCAA Soccer: NC State Advances to National Championship

NC State men's soccer has made history by advancing to the national championship after defeating Saint Louis 2-1. According to On3, the match took place at WakeMed Soccer Park, where a sold-out crowd of nearly 11,000 fans witnessed the Wolfpack's first-ever College Cup win.

Redshirt junior midfielder Isaac Heffess assisted junior forward Donavan Phillips for the first goal in the 69th minute, followed by a second goal from senior midfielder Taig Healy. The Wolfpack dominated the match, outshooting the Billikens 20-5, and held strong defensively, despite a late penalty goal from Saint Louis.

This victory sets up a championship clash against Washington, who advanced by defeating Furman 3-1, as reported by The Seattle Times. The atmosphere was electric, reflecting the excitement surrounding NC State's historic run in collegiate soccer, as noted by Backing The Pack, marking a significant achievement for the program and its supporters.