Overview
- Washington defeated No. 15 NC State 3-2 in overtime at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
- Zach Ramsey struck in the 44th minute and Joe Dale doubled the lead in the 62nd before Donavan Phillip (66') and Taig Healy (87') leveled for the Wolfpack.
- Harrison Bertos scored 1:54 into extra time for the golden goal, which was confirmed after video review.
- Ramsey was named Offensive Most Outstanding Player, and goalkeeper Jadon Bowton earned Defensive MOP with five saves.
- NC State reached its first national final and finished 16-3-4 behind 18-goal MAC Hermann finalist Phillip, while Washington won in its second title-game appearance under coach Jamie Clark after a 2021 loss.