North Carolina found itself right at home in the DI Women's Soccer Championship matchup, taking home its 21st national title in program history. The Tar Heels defeated Penn State 4-1.

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Of all the 21 NCAA Championships that North Carolina  head coach Anson Dorrance has won, the one his team claimed Sunday against Penn State might be the most impressive and satisfying.

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It wasn't an easy road to the championship for the experienced Tar Heels, who had to take down No. 1 seeds Stanford, BYU and finally Penn State to gain North Carolina's 21st crown.

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After emotional semifinal victories leading into the DI Women's Soccer Championship matchup, North Carolina and Penn State expect nothing less as they prepare mentally for Sunday's title showdown.

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