SAN JOSE, Calif. — Washington State’s historic run through the NCAA women’s soccer championship ended Friday night, at the hands of a North Carolina team with more success and pageantry than any in the sport.
The Cougars scored first and led the 21-time national champion Tar Heels for almost 20 minutes, but North Carolina responded with two goals in the first half and overpowered Washington State with strength and depth to close out a 2-1 win the NCAA Women’s College Cup Friday night at Avaya Stadium.
North Carolina (23-1-1) will advance to Sunday’s national championship (5:30 p.