Speaking of "destiny" it seems to me that UCSB is destined to win every tournament. Of course the blogger has seen 4 national tournaments, ALL 4 TIMES UCSB won the national championship. Maybe it IS me :).
But, more than maybe, it is the talent and commitment that UCSB shows at this tournament that leads them victory. They were unscored upon in the playoffs (even against 09 finalist Penn State) until a gritty Texas team took the lead early in the championship game. Champions find a way to win and take advantage of opportunities when they get them. In the 2nd half, UCSB scored to tie the game. Texas took UCSB to the edge and beyond as the game went to "Kicks from the Mark." But even as though the pressure from those kicks grew for each team, it was UCSB that came out on top again in 6 rounds.
I said at the beginning of this tournament (and last) that it all begins and ends with UCSB. However, it appears that it really doesn't end with UCSB...it just continues.
The major award winners were:
GK - Carolyn Upton - UC - Santa Barbara
MVP - Tannia Hernandez - UC - Santa Barbara
Congratulations (AGAIN!) to the 4-time national champions UCSB!