The 1977

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was the nineteenth organized men's

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tournament by the

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, to determine the top college soccer team in the United States.

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won their first national title by defeating the

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, 2–1. The final match was played on December 4, 1977, in

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, at

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Early rounds

Championship Rounds

Third-Place Final

Final

References

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Early rounds

Championship Rounds

Third-Place Final

Final

See also

References