Utah vs. Victoria Santa Barbara Invite Final - Game Recap
Watch the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 Santa Barbara Invite men's final between Utah Zion Curtain and Victoria Vikes. The teams, both winners of close semi-final battles, go head-to-head in a highly anticipated matchup that showcases their skills in a battle for supremacy. With standout players like Will Selfridge, Ian Cunningham Ward, Dustin Schrader, Kane Harper Tubs, Max Pnuzo, and Petno, this video highlights the excitement and intensity of the game. From Utah's dominant offense to Victoria's impressive defense, the action unfolds with flicks, hammers, forehand hucks, and give-and-go strategies. The players display their techniques, including coin tosses, fake-outs, and precision throws, as they battle for every point. With a mix of youthful energy and seasoned experience, both teams push each other to new heights, culminating in an electrifying conclusion that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
Watch the thrilling conclusion of the Santa Barbara Invite as top teams Utah and Victoria clash in a final round showdown.
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2026 Santa Barbara Invite men's final. All Northwest battle here. Utah Zion Curtain and the Victoria Vikes going at it. Both teams won very close semi-finals to get to this point. It's Utah out on offense first and this flick's going to find the waiting arms of Will Selfridge. And that's how we get this final started. Victoria's first offensive point here and young handler Callahan McCulla's throw taken away by the right hand of Ian Cunningham Ward. Cuttingham Ward going to show he can do it on both sides of the disc as he puts out this flick to Dustin Schrader for the quick break for Utah and they'll do a little celebration afterwards. Victoria not phased however this next offensive point as Max Pnuzo finding Kane Harper Tubs. Now Victoria showing they can play some defense as Max Capuinski going to deny this throw. He's going to take off eventually. Lachland Marges hammer is going to find him. Not in the end zone quite yet. So he'll do his best Rowan McDonald impression. Throw a little coin toss for the UIC break. And they're fired up after that one. The excitement is going to continue for that victorious side. Marges working a little give go and eventually finds Marcus Hernandez yet gets bookends on the play. And of course that's worthy of some dancing celebration. Get used to hearing this all year as backs Petno finding now Label with a gigantic hammer down field. Utah saying, "Hey, we got the big throws as well." Oscar Brown's flick evades multiple defenders. It's going to find [music] the hands of Isaiah Cleer. Penuzo's hammer perhaps scaring some people off cuz that fake puts the defense to sleep. Callahan McCulla will get the disc and the score for half out of that break. Puzzo said, "Hey, I still got the hammers going. I'm going to link up with one of my U 2014 Canada teammates in Ricky Tran." This throw for now. Label is too far as Utah going to take advantage right away. It's Rhettburg showing his best forehand huck. He's going to put this one out for Lucas Reevy. And we got a tie ball game. Victoria looking to respond here. It's the reverse of earlier. Label's backhand going to find Petnel who grabs it over two defenders, stares them down as he throws the assist. Wild stuff there...
