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Men’s Soccer claims first ACC Championship after improbable playoff run

The SMU Men’s Soccer team lifts the ACC Championship Trophy following their 1-0 win against the University of Virginia.

With a 1-0 upset win over the University of Virginia on Sunday, Nov. 16, SMU Men’s Soccer became the first team in school history to win an ACC Championship.

SMU entered play Sunday as the No. 25 team in the nation and the No. 7 seed in the ACC tournament, whereas Virginia ranked fourth in the country and held the No. 1 seed in the conference.

“They entered as dark horses, but the SMU Mustangs leave as champions of the ACC!