Final Post

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Men's Championship All Tournament Team

Brad Murphy--Michigan
Ouadhah Ragued--UCLA
Luke Mihalovic--Arizona
Matt Zelensek--Illinois
Armando Flores--UCSB
Hector Truitt-Burgueno--Arizona
Austen Collie--Texas Tech
Garrett Berg-Texas Tech
Michael Hempstead--Texas Tech
Brian Summerville--Illinois (Outstanding Goalkeeper)
Joe Ferreira--UCSB (MVP)

UCSB Owns the NIRSA Titles in 2007

University of California Santa Barbara owns the hardware. Both the men and women win. Let the celebration begin in SoCal.

UCSB Wins It!!

UCSB keeper comes up big as the Gauchos win in PK's 4-1

PK Round 3

UCSB 3
Texas Tech 1

PK Round 2

UCSB 2
Texas Tech 1

PK Round 1

UCSB 1
Texas Tech 1

Pk's will decide it

Texas Tech and UCSB will go to kicks to decide the 2007 National Champion.

3 minutes left

Looks like PK's might decide this one

Pressbox Music

Some more interesting facts--

The pressbox has played a wide variety of music hits--

The Hustle
Kung Fu Fighting
Rubber Band Man
Drop it Like Its Hot
Back in Black
Super Freak


Just trying to stay awake and hoping for one team to decide this game.

OT Update

1st OT in the books. Still 0-0 in the Pcola.

Men's Open All Tournament Team

Scott Ziomkowski--Michigan State
Nicholas Giorgio--Connecticut
Casey Aull--Kansas
Shane Rasch--Missouri
Olantomiwa Ogunsola--James Madison
Brian Lindsey--Missouri
Chris Wernikowski--James Madison
Matt Grabner--Missouri
Corey Merriman--Kansas
Alex Cohen--Kansas (Outstanding Goalkeeper)
Ross Pfeifer--Missouri (MVP)

OT for the men as well

Tech and UCSB starting the 1st overtime. Two 10 minute periods will hopefully decide the champion.

10 minutes to play...

Still 0-0. UCSB doing a good job playing with 10.

Fun Factoids

-Texas Tech and UCSB played in the same pool during the tournament.
-No teams from the same school have ever won both the Women's and Men's National Championship
-In 1997 Texas Tech won both the men's and women's open tournament

Just some fun stuff during the slow second half

20 minutes to go

Game is still tied 0-0

UCSB Player receives a red card

The Gauchos are playing a man down for the 2nd half. We will see if that has an effect as the half progresses.

Stats Update

The stats through the first half
Texas Tech
Score - 0
Shots on Goal - 0
Corner kicks - 0

Univ. of California Santa Barbara
Score - 0
Shots on Goal - 4
Corner Kicks - 2

At the half

The score remains tied 0-0 at the half

Slow 1st Half

Under 7 minutes to play 0-0 score.

Men's Update

A slow start to the men's final here in Pensacola. One shot on goal and a 0-0 tie

Men's Final Underway

Texas Tech and UCSB are now underway. Please feel free to send comments or questions. Live blogging rolls on from Escambia County Stadium courtesy of your NIRSA tournament staff.

Women's Championship All Tournament Team

Rachel Marshall--Michigan State
Samantha Picraux--Colorado
Cassidy Runyan--San Diego State
Lisa Marlow--San Diego State
Daniela Espinoza-- UCSB
Ashley Abbuzzese--Virginia Tech
Laura McCoy--Delaware
Katie Allen--UCSB
Joanna Marlow--Penn State
Rosie Cobie--San Diego
Emily Ottiniano--UCSB (Outstanding Goalkeeper)
Allie Browne--UCSB (MVP)

Weather Update

Clear, 63 degrees as the starting lineups are introduced for the men's final.

Men's Championship Game Next

Texas Tech and UCSB coming up next for the 2007 Men's National title.

UCSB Wins the Title!!

UCSB keeper makes two great saves and the Gauchos are National Champions!!

PK Round 4

UCSB 4
SDSU 1

PK Round 3

UCSB 3
SDSU 1

PK Round 2

UCSB 2
SDSU 1

PK Round 1

UCSB 1 SDSU 1

PK's to decide it Part 2

We will do shot by shot blog during the PK's

PK's to decide it

PK's will decide the 2007 Women's National Champion.

2nd OT

6 minutes to play. Still 1-1.

1 minute to play in OT 1

A flurry of shots from UCSB but no goals. UCSB has turned up the heat so far

OT Procedure

Two 10 minute halves to hopefully decide the national champion. If not PK's.

OT to determine the winner

Tied 1-1 as we had to overtime in the women's championship game.

2 minutes to go.....

Still tied 1-1......

Sunlight Fading

The sun is setting here in Pensacola........6 minutes to play and neither team has made a good run in several minutes. Is OT in our future?

Men's Championship Coming Up

Don't forget the join us at around 5pm for the Men's National Championship. Texas Tech vs UCSB

Women's Update

Score still tied 1-1 with 13:30 to play

Stats Update

SOG
UCSB 8
SDSU 3
Corners
UCSB 2
SDSU 1

23 minutes to go in the game we are still tied 1-1

Women's Open All Tournament Team

Ashley Trexler--Arizona
Aileen Giron--Arizona
Krissie Rohde--Texas State
Rebecca Wilcox--California
Mallory Primm--California
Joanna Tung--California
Nellie Furrow--Virginia
Meghan Hall--Villanova
Emily Werner--Villanova
Tiffany Viilalba--Villanova
Lindsay Hazlett--Villanova (Outstanding Goalkeeper)
Christina Sangiacomo--Villanova (MVP)

2nd Half Underway

Aztecs 1 Gauchos 1 as we begin the 2nd half

Fans logging in to the live blog

Please send your questions via the comments if you have any.

Aztecs Tie it up

#6 Cassidy Runyon with a great direct kick into the top corner of the net. The score is tied in the 23rd minute.
UCSB 1 SDSU 1

Other Scores from Today

Women's Open Final
Villanova 3 Cal Berkeley 1
Men's Open Final
Kansas 1 Missouri 1 Missouri wins 4-2 PK's
Men's Championship Consolation Final
Texas A&M 1 Penn 0

Weather Update

Great day in Pensacola. Sunny temps about 70 and light winds. Escambia County Stadium is a great venue for the 14th NIRSA Soccer Championships.

Women's Final Underway

UCSB and San Diego St. are just underway and the Gauchos score in the first minute!! 1-0 UCSB. Goal scored by #18 Allie Browne.

I thought we were in Pensacola

Later today UCSB will have both their men's and women's teams playing in the final in both championship divisions. Both will be the home team in their scheduled finals.

Final Games at 1pm

3 Finals are being played now:

Men's Open: Kansas vs. Missouri
Women's Open: California vs. Villanova
Men's Championship Consolation: Texas A&M vs. Pennsylvania

Weather 1pm

66 degrees, 9 mph winds and sunny.

2nd UCSB team in Final

The UCSB Women's team advances to the final after a 4-1 PK win over Penn State after a 0-0 score in regulation.

UCSB will take on defending national champion San Diego State. The game will be played on Field 10 at 3pm.

2006 Finalist Ousted UCSB advances to Final

UCSB defeated Illinois 5-3 in PKs after a 0-0 score in regulation play. Both 2006 finalists have been eliminated in the semifinal round.

UCSB will now take on Texas Tech in the Men's Championship Division Final set for 5pm on Field 10.

Men's Defending Champions Ousted

Texas Tech defeated Michigan 2-1 ending the Wolverines run at a repeat. The Red Raiders await the winner of the Illinois-UCSB game which has headed to PKs.

Women's Defending Champs Back in Final

2006 Champion San Diego State is back in the final as they defeated Michigan State 2-0. It is the second consecutive year San Diego State defeated Michigan State in the semifinal round.

They await the winner of the Penn State-UCSB game which has headed into overtime.

Championship Division Semifinals underway

After a few overtime games at 8am, we are underway with all semifinals:

Men's Championship Division:
Illinois vs. UCSB
Texas Tech vs. Michigan

Women's Championship Division:
UCSB vs. Penn State
San Diego State vs. Michigan State

Weather at 10am

64 degrees and sunny, winds at 8 mph.

Men's Open Final Set

Missouri defeated Michigan State 4-1 in PKs after a 1-1 regulation score. 2006 Open Finalist Kansas defeated James Madison 2-0 in overtime.

The Border Showdown between Missouri and Kansas for the open final will take place at 1pm.

Women's Open Final Set

California defeated Arizona 3-0; Villanova defeated Virginia 2-0.

California will face Villanova today for the final at 1pm.

Men's Consolation Final Set

Texas A&M defeated Georgia 3-0 while Penn defeated Navy 1-0 in overtime.

Texas A&M will face Penn for the consolation championship at 1pm.

Six Games on Tap at 8am

The six games that will start at 8am include:

Men's Open Division Semifinals:
Michigan State vs. Missouri
James Madison vs. Kansas

Women's Open Division Semifinals:
California vs. Arizona
Virginia vs. Villanova

Men's Championship Consolation Semifinals:
Pennsylvania vs. Navy
Texas A&M vs. Georgia

Championship Division Semifinals in both Men's and Women's will kick off at 10am.

Good Morning Weather!!

The final day of the championships is looking to be a great one. We have sunny skies with the temperature at 47 degrees with winds at 4 mph about 15 minutes before kickoff.

Defending Champs "Post" Another PK Victory

Michigan defeated UCLA in an exciting match 1-1 with a 9-8 victory in 10 rounds of PKs to advance to the semifinals.

Second half goals by Michigan's Gari Martinovski on a beautiful free kick 28 yards from the goal and UCLA's Ouadhah Ragued on an equally gorgeous shot from the right side of the penalty box set the scene for the PKs.

In the 10th round, UCLA's Noah Rothstein bounced his shot off of the left post and Michigan's Jason Riley made his true to end the match.

Michigan advances to play Texas Tech in the semifinals.

Men's Championship Semifinals Set

Illinois defeated Indiana 1-1 (3-1)
UCSB defeated Weber State 1-0
Texas Tech defeated Arizona 4-0
Michigan defeated UCLA 1-1 (9-8)

In tomorrow's semifinals set for 10am:

Illinois vs. UCSB
Texas Tech vs. Michigan

Where is Chad McKenzie?

Live Blogs for Championship Games

We will have a live blog for the Women's and Men's Championship Games on Saturday. Please follow the action with us at 3pm for the Women's Championship and 5pm for the Men's Championship.

Men's Quarterfinal Action Underway

Right now:
Indiana vs. Illinois
Weber State vs. California-Santa Barbara
Texas Tech vs. Arizona
Michigan vs. UCLA

Women's Championship Bracket Update

In the Women's Championship:

California-Santa Barbara def. Michigan 3-1
Penn State def. Colorado Gold 1-0
San Diego State def. Virginia Tech 2-1
Michigan State def. Delaware 3-0

In tomorrow's Women's Championship Semifinals to be played at 10am:

California-Santa Barbara vs. Penn State
San Diego State vs. Michigan State

Women's Open Bracket Update

In the Women's Open Bracket:

California def. Alabama 3-0
Arizona def. Colorado "B" 1-0
Virginia def. Vanderbilt 2-0
Villanova def. Texas State 1-0 OT

In tomorrow's Women's Open Semifinals to be played at 8am
California vs. Arizona
Virginia vs. Villanova

Men's Open Bracket Update

In the Men's Open Quarterfinals:

Michigan State def. Connecticut 3-2
Missouri def. Oregon 2-1
James Madison def. Virginia Tech 2-0
Kansas def. Florida 2-1

In tomorrow's Men's Open Semifinals at 8am:
Michigan State vs. Missouri
James Madison vs. Kansas

Men's Champ Consolation Bracket

Update from the consolation bracket of the men's championship division:

Penn def. Auburn 1-0
Navy def. San Diego State 2-0
Texas A&M def. Augustana 4-1
Georgia def. Kansas State 3-2

Consolation Semis Saturday at 8am:
Penn vs. Navy
Texas A&M vs. Georgia

Weather Update 8pm

Clear skies, 49 degrees with winds at 3 mph.

Next Blog at approx 8:30p

Blogger will be at games between 4-8pm. Updates will occur then.

Weather Update 3:30pm

Sunny, 60 degrees winds at 5 mph

Men's Championship Quarterfinals set

Tonight at 8pm at the Brosnaham Sportsplex:

Indiana vs. Illinois
Weber State vs. California-Santa Barbara
Texas Tech vs. Arizona
Michigan vs. UCLA

Defending Champs Survive advance to quarterfinals

Michigan needed penalty kicks to defeat Texas today 2-1 (4-3 after 6 PK rounds). They will advance to tonight's quarterfinal round to play UCLA as they defeated Penn State.

In other action, Indiana defeated Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Illinois defeated Boston College, Weber State needed PKs to defeat Colorado State Gold, California-Santa Barbara defeated Vanderbilt, Texas Tech defeated Minnesota and Arizona defeated Ohio State.

Women's Open Bracket Set

California vs. Alabama
Arizona vs. Colorado "B"
Virginia vs. Vanderbilt
Texas State vs. Villanova

All games to be played later today.

Women's Open Division Update

In Pool D: Virginia defeated Colorado State Green 1-0 and Alabama defeated LSU 2-0. Virginia and Alabama advance to the quarterfinals.

In Pool E: California defeated Georgia Tech 3-0 and Towson and Central Florida tied at 0. California advances to the quarterfinal.

Women's Open Games at Noon

Virginia vs. Colorado State Green
LSU vs. Alabama
California vs. Georgia Tech
Towson vs. Central Florida

Men's Championship Round of 16 Underway

Indiana vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Illinois vs. Boston College
Weber State vs. Colorado State Gold
California-Santa Barbara vs. Vanderbilt
Texas Tech vs. Minnesota
Ohio State vs. Arizona
Texas vs. Michigan
UCLA vs. Penn State

Women's Open Division Update

In pool C: Vanderbilt and Arizona tied at 0.

Placement in bracket to be determined.

Men's Open Quarterfinals Set

Michigan State vs. Connecticut
Oregon vs. Missouri
Virginia Tech vs. James Madison
Florida vs. Kansas

All quarterfinal games to be played later today.

Men's Open Division Update

In pool C: Virginia Tech and Oregon tied at 0 and Towson defeated Wichita State 3-0. Virginia Tech and Oregon advance to the quarterfinals.

In pool D: James Madison and Missouri tied at 1 and Georgia Southern and Eastern Washington tied at 0. Missouri and James Madison advance to the quarterfinals.

Women's Championship Quarterfinals Set

Michigan vs. California-Santa Barbara
Colorado Gold vs. Penn State
San Diego State vs. Virginia Tech
Delaware vs. Michigan State

All quarterfinal games are to be played later today.

Womens Championship Update:

In pool C: Colorado Gold defeated James Madison 3-0. San Diego State defeated Illinois 1-0. San Diego State and Colorado Gold advance to the quarterfinals.

In pool D: Penn State defeated UCLA 1-0 and Texas defeated Virginia Tech 1-0. Penn State and Virginia Tech advance to the quarterfinals. Virginia Tech defeated UCLA by virtue of most goals scored in their pool.

Weather Update 12pm

56 degrees, sunny, winds at 5 mph. Feels warmer. Great soccer weather.

Indiana defeats UCLA in PK Shootout

After tying their pool play match 2-2, after each defeated Auburn 1-0, after 6 rounds of PKs in which each team only missed in round 4, Indiana's Nick Young put away his PK in round 7 andUCLA's Daniel Croymans' PK hit square off the crossbar and away to end the shoot-out 6-5 in Indiana's favor. Indiana now takes on Wisconsin-Milwaukee and UCLA plays Penn State as Men's Championship Round of 16 play is about to get underway.

Updates to follow.

Games at 10am

Womens Championship Division:
James Madison vs. Colorado Gold
San Diego State vs. Illinois
Virginia Tech vs. Texas
UCLA vs. Penn State

Men's Open Division:
Virginia Tech vs. Oregon
Wichita State vs. Towson
James Madison vs. Missouri
Georgia Southern vs. Eastern Washington

Women's Open Division:
Vanderbilt vs. Arizona

Women's Open Division Update

In pool A: Colorado "B" and Middle Tennessee State tied 1-1. Colorado "B" advances to the quarterfinals. Texas State defeated Penn 2-0.

In pool B: Villanova defeated Florida 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. Kansas defeated Vermont 3-0.

3 Wild card teams will be announced after the conclusion of all pool play games in women's open.

Men's Open Division Update

In pool A: Michigan State defeated Florida to win the pool 3-0. Both teams advance to the open quarterfinals. Alabama defeated Villanova 5-2. Both teams have been eliminated.

In pool B: Kansas defeated Connecticut 3-1 to win the pool. Both teams advance to the open quarterfinals. Iowa State defeated Central Florida 2-0. Both teams have been eliminated.

Indiana-UCLA time update

The PK shootout for Indiana and UCLA is scheduled for 11:45am on field 10 not noon as indicated earlier.

Women's Champ Division Update

In pool A: Delaware defeated Michigan 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals later today. Michigan still won the group with Delaware finishing second. North Carolina defeated Colorado State Gold 3-1. Both teams have been eliminated from bracket play.

In pool B: Defending 2006 Open Champion California-Santa Barbara defeated Texas A&M 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. A&M has been eliminated. Michigan State won the pool with a 2-1 victory over Cornell. Michigan State defeated UCSB earlier in pool play to win the tiebreaker as both teams advanced to the quarterfinal. Texas A&M and Cornell have been eliminated.

More updates soon.

Weather update 10am

The weahter at 10am is as follows: 53 degrees with winds at 8mph.
Updates expected shortly.

Penalty Kicks to decide Men's Pool A in Champ Div.

Indiana and UCLA from the Men's Championship Division finished in a dead heat in Pool A after both defeated Auburn 1-0 and both tied in their own game 2-2. They will head for a penalty kick tiebreaker scheduled for 11:45am on Field 10 of the Brosnaham Sportsplex. The winner will play Wisconsin-Milwaukee immediately afterwards in the beginning of Round of 16 bracket play. The loser will play Penn State.

Games at 8am

In the women's championship division the following games are being played now:
Delaware vs. Michigan
Colorado State Gold vs. North Carolina
Texas A&M vs. California-Santa Barbara
Cornell vs. Michigan State

In the men's open division the following games being played now are:
Michigan State vs. Florida
Villanova vs. Alabama
Connecticut vs. Kansas
Iowa State vs. Central Florida

In the women's open division games being played now are:
Middle Tennessee State vs. Colorado "B"
Pennsylvania vs. Texas State
Florida vs. Villanova
Kansas vs. Vermont

Weather Conditions 8am

Sunny skies and temperatures at 42 degrees at kickoff with winds at around 6 mph. Brisk start to the day.

First Blog from Pensacola Friday

Hello all...we will have a blog with updates from the tournament all day. We hope to update scores and action from the 2007 NIRSA Collegiate Soccer Sport Club Championships. Enjoy!!