The 1985

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was the 26th 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. The

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won their first national title by defeating the

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in the championship game, 1–0, after eight overtime periods. The final match was played on December 14, 1985, in

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, at the

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for the second straight year.

Early rounds

Final

This game is the longest game in NCAA soccer history, with the winning goal scored at 166 minutes and 5 seconds of playing time. After this game and the 1982 final both went to eight overtimes, the NCAA changed the rules for the 1986 season from unlimited 10-minute overtimes to a maximum of two 30-minute periods divided into halves.

References

NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament seasons

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Early rounds

Final

See also

References