No. 25 SMU Men's Soccer clinched its first ACC Championship title, defeating No. 4 Virginia 1-0 at First Horizon Stadium. The decisive goal, scored by top scorer Stephan Soghomonian from a penalty in the 57th minute, propelled the Mustangs to victory. With this win, SMU makes history as the first program to earn an ACC title following their move to the conference in the 2024-25 season.

By the Numbers
  • SMU recorded only one shot on target in the first half.
  • Stephan Soghomonian now has 13 goals this season.
State of Play
  • Head Coach Kevin Hudson has now won four conference tournament titles and eight overall championships.
  • The Mustangs are riding a strong defensive performance, with goalkeeper Martin Dominguez earning his sixth clean sheet of the season.
What's Next

SMU awaits its NCAA Championship fate as the Selection Show is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT tomorrow, where the Mustangs will find out their next opponents.

Bottom Line

This championship victory not only highlights SMU's emergence in the ACC but also sets the stage for a promising NCAA run, underscoring the team's exceptional performance under pressure.