"I can't believe it, honestly," said Rosenthal, who was named the NCAA Tournament MVP. "I wanted to come to 'SC to see how good I could get at water polo. I made a decision to stay for this fifth year and oh boy, it's the best decision I ever made."
Jovan Vavic has built a true dynasty in which each class replaces the next. The Trojans lost captains Joel Dennerley and Peter Kurzeka after the four-peat, but the 2012 senior class, which also includes Tobias Preuss, filled the void.
Rosenthal tallied a hat trick in the NCAA title match, while Burton scored twice and provided the game-winning assist. Preuss also netted a goal in his final match as a Trojan.
Seniors from left: Rosenthal, Andrew Reego, Preuss and Burton.
