The 2002 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship was the 31st annual

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held by the

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to determine the top men's Division II

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program in the United States. On the strength of three 2nd half goals Sonoma State (19-3-1) defeated Southern New Hampshire in the tournament final, 4–3. This was the first national title for the Seawolves, who were coached by Marcus Ziemer. Sonoma State had previously been College Cup finalists in

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