Six women’s college soccer teams from the region played in conference finals Sunday, but just one secured an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament: Navy.
The Mids recovered from a first-half deficit to defeat arch-rival Army, 2-1, in Annapolis to win the Patriot League title and punch their first ticket to the national competition since 2007.
In the 79th minute, sophomore Victoria Tran (Clarksville, Md.) whipped in a shot after falling down as top-seeded Navy (16-2-3) won its fourth league championship.
“This team is very special,” Coach Carin Gabarra said after a 13th consecutive match decided by one goal or ending in a draw.