Northwestern defeated North Carolina 14-11 to capture the championship, the Wildcats' third goal of the afternoon providing the margin in a game where every possession mattered down the stretch. The top-seeded Wildcats improved to 19-3 on the season, while the second-seeded Tar Heels closed their campaign at 19-2.
Northwestern's offense found its rhythm and never surrendered the lead when it mattered most, stringing together the kind of clinical finishing that championship teams require. North Carolina fought to the final whistle, but the Wildcats' three-goal cushion held firm through the closing minutes.
For Northwestern, the victory cements a championship season and establishes the Wildcats as the standard heading into next year. For North Carolina, the 19-2 record is a foundation to build on — and the Tar Heels will be motivated to take the final step in 2026.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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