CARY, N.C. -- Terps soccer defeats New Mexico 1-0 to capture Maryland's second national title in soccer and second overall this season. Field hockey also won the NCAA Championship last month, defeating Duke 1-0.The Terps beat the Lobos on a Marc Burch goal and held up with unbelievable defense by the defenders and freshman goalkeeper Chris Seitz. Seitz is the first freshman goalie to win the national title since 1990. The win is Sasho Cirovski's first national championship.

Daniel Chiat's Game Story for The Diamondback: Fourth Time's the Charm http://www.diamondbackonline.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/12/12/439d18cc28eca
WMUC Sport's Call from Cary: http://www.wmucsports.com/calls/soccerwin.mp3
The Terps got to the final game by defeating SMU 4-1 Friday night. Graham Zusi (right) scored first and Jason Garey netted two goals in the win.
Thanks to UMTerps.com for the photo.

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