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Princeton edged out North Carolina 3-2, winning the national championship title for the first time in program history. Junior Amanda Bird scored the game-winning goal for the Tigers.

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Princeton edged North Carolina with a penalty stroke late in the second half to defeat the Tar Heels 3-2, earning the program's first national title. Amanda Bird scored the game-winning goal.

Princeton Athletics

Second-seeded Princeton defeated defending national champion Maryland in the semifinals with an overtime penalty stroke goal. The Tigers will now play UNC in the NCAA Championship.

North Carolina Athletics

North Carolina advanced to its 15th national championship game after beating Syracuse on Friday. The Tar Heels will play for their seventh national title, facing Princeton.

  • National champions
  • Tigers claim NCAA title
  • Tigers win semis
  • Tar Heels' 15th title game
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