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Duke Men, UNC Women Pick Up ACC Soccer Crowns

Nov 6, 2006

RALEIGH, N.C. — Both the Duke men and UNC women soccer teams were crowned ACC champions over the weekend.

UNC's Elizabeth Guess scored in overtime Sunday, giving the Tar Heels a 2-1 win over Florida State. UNC won its 17th ACC title in 19 tournaments.

Guess was also selected tournament MVP.

A year after Duke's Mike Grella scored the game-winning penalty kick to give the Blue Devils an ACC title, he came through again.

The sophomore forward kicked a goal 35 yards out to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 overtime victory against Wake Forest. It is the second straight ACC soccer title for Duke.

Both teams earned automatic NCAA Tournament bids.