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Urbana University Men’s Soccer Urbana University Quick Facts ------------------- 2 Head Coach Nick Roberts ------------------------ 3 Assistant Coaches --------------------------------- 4 2012 Team Photo/Roster ------------------------- 5 2012 Upperclassmen --------------------------- 6-9 2012 Newcomers ----------------------------10-11 2011 Team Stats --------------------------------- 15 Men’s Soccer Record Books --------------------- 16 Urbana University Athletic Facilities ------------ 17 About Urbana University --------------------18-19 2012 Schedule -------------------------------- Back The 2011 Urbana University Men’s Soccer Media Guide was written and designed by Chris Anders and the Sports Information Department at Urbana University with assistance from Head Coach Nick Roberts and the UU Athletic Department. The photography is courtesy of Mark Reidinger (SciotoPhoto.PhotoReflect.com) and the Sports Information Department. The 2011 Cover features (from left to right) Braxton Williams, Aaron Wong-You, Joey Perkins and Derrick Smith.
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School: _______________________ Urbana University Location: _________________________ Urbana, Ohio Founded: ________________________________ 1850 Enrollment: _______________________________ 1,505 Nickname: __________________________ Blue Knights Colors: _______________________ Royal Blue & White Affiliation: _______________________ NCAA Division II Conference ______ Great Midwest Athletic Conference Home Field _____________ Urbana University Stadium Surface _______________________ Artificial Field Turf Capacity ________________________________ 3,000 President _____________________ Dr. Stephen B. Jones Athletic Director _____________________ Doug Young SWA _____________________________ Nicole Pluger Faculty Athletic Representative ________ Dr. Jim Judge Assistant AD of Media Relations ________ Chris Anders Head Coach ________________________ Nick Roberts Alma Mater ________________ Mercyhurst College ‘94 Career Record (Yr.) _________________ 52-55-7 (8th) Record at Urbana (Yr.) _______________ 25-40-5 (5th) Web site: ______________________ sports.urbana.edu Athletics Phone __________________ (937) 484-1308 Coach Roberts’ Phone _____________ (937) 484-1291 University Phone: _______________ 1-800-7-URBANA
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BLUE KNIGHT HEAD COACH NICK ROBERTS Nick Roberts, a native of Knutsford, England, and a 1994 graduate of Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. has been at the helm of the Urbana University men's program since the 2008 season. Roberts has experience playing and coaching soccer at a multitude of levels.
Complex board of directors, which was the driving force in raising $1.5 million to build a new soccer complex for Santa Rosa United. He continues to coach in the youth arena in Columbus with the Classic Eagles Soccer Club. His U-17 boys' team won the State Championship in May of 2012.
"Coach Roberts provides a wealth of experiences in recruiting from our area, as well as a lifetime of soccer knowledge," said Urbana University Director of Athletics Doug Young. "He has the type of exuberance for the game and our program that our student-athletes need."
From 1994-1997 Roberts was a player/head coach in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) for Columbus USL Professional team posting a 27-15-2 record. He was named to the USL National All-Star team as a coach in 1996.
Roberts has also coached at the highest level of soccer, serving a four-year appointment (1997-2001) as an assistant coach and head scout for The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). During his tenure, The Crew was twice East Coast Conference finalists. They were also a finalist at the U.S. Open Cup.
He has an extensive playing background as well. He played at the youth and senior levels with Witton Albion FC, Winnington Park FC Roberts' has begun to implement his vision to make the men's soccer and Knutsford Town in the Cheshire League, England. program into one that will eventually compete on a national level. First, he guided the program through the tricky 3-year transitional In 1989 he was awarded an athletic scholarship to Mercyhurst period of changing from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Over that time, College, an NCAA D-II institution. There, he was a four-year starter, the program developed one of the toughest schedules in the region earning all-conference honors. at the D-II level. In 2010, the Blue Knights played 8 opponents ranked in the top 20 nationally. In those 3 transitional years, Roberts After his collegiate career, Roberts played and coached posted a credible 18-30-4 record with his fledgling NCAA D-II professionally in the United Soccer Leagues with Columbus USL from program. In 2011, the program showed even more promise, 1994-1997. beginning the year 6-5-1 before major injuries derailed the team and sent the Blue Knights on a 5-game losing streak (including 3 Roberts holds the United States Soccer Federation National 'A' OT losses at home) and a 7-10-1 overall record. Despite the late License (2002), The English Football Association Preliminary License struggles, the Blue Knights secured the program's biggest win, a 1- (1987) and the National Soccer Coaches of America Premier 0 decision over undefeated and 5th ranked Mercyhurst in Coaching License (2009). He graduated from Mercyhurst College September. with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing in 1994. "My expectations are that, first, the players will be excellent students Coach Roberts currently resides in Columbus with his wife Kori and and good people," explains Roberts. "Secondly, they will work sons Sebastian (4) and Zavier (2). diligently in becoming the best players they can on the soccer The Coach Roberts’ File field, representing the team and Urbana University well. My goal Birth date ............................................ May 12, 1967 is to develop the soccer program at Urbana over the next number of years into a collegiate program that will be able to compete on High School ....... St. Ambrose — Manchester, England a national level." Education ................. Mercyhurst College (NCAA D-II) Roberts came to Urbana from Wittenberg University, where he was an assistant coach for the men's soccer program from 20062008. During the 2007 season, the Tigers were consistently ranked in the top 25 in the nation in NCAA D-III. He has been actively involved with coaching youth, ODP and club teams in Ohio and California since 1994. From 2002-2006, Roberts was the director of coaching and player development for Santa Rosa United, a 40-team youth soccer club in Santa Rosa, California. SRU won two national titles under the direction of Roberts, a feat the organization had never accomplished before. He also served on the Santa Rosa board of directors, and the Sonoma Soccer
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......... 1994 — Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing Record at Urbana (Yrs.) .................... 25-40-5 (4 yrs.) Overall Head Coaching Record (Yrs.)52-55-7 (7 yrs.) Other Head Coaching Experience ............................. ....... Columbus USL Pro Team (United Soccer Leagues) Coaching Honors........ Named 1996 National Coach ......................................................... for USL All-Star game ...................................................................... USSF ‘A’ license ............ Football Association English Preliminary license ............................ Assistant Coach of the Columbus Crew Family Wife, Kori; Sons, Sebastian (4) and Zavier (2)
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT RHYS CANNELLA Email: rcannella@urbana.edu Phone: (937) 561-3352 Rhys Cannella joined the Blue Knight coaching staff in the summer of 2011 as a graduate assistant. In his first season with the program, Urbana improved its win total and scored a 10 road victory over previously undefeated and 5th ranked Mercyhurst College. Cannella comes to Urbana from Tiffin University, where he earned NCAA Division II First Team All-American honors as a player. Cannella received his undergraduate degree in sports management from Tiffin this past spring. Originally from Luton, England, Rhys is the son of Karen and Luigi Cannella. He has 2 younger brothers, Francesco and Fabio, and a younger sister, Danika.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT AARON WONG-YOU A three-year starter for the Blue Knights, Coach Aaron Wong-You joined the Urbana University soccer coaching staff prior to the 2012 season. Wong-You's strong presence in the Blue Knights' back line from 2009-11 helped Urbana upset multiple ranked opponents over his career in the Royal Blue and White. When the Blue Knights starting goalkeeper went down with a season-ending injury late in 2011, WongYou stepped into an unfamiliar position to help his squad. In all, Wong-You appeared in 48 games, including 47 starts, for Urbana, scoring 1 goal from his defensive position. He came to Urbana from Tri County Technical College in the Carolinas where he was named Rookie of the Year for Coach Jim Borrichy. Wong-You is a product of the highly rated Winstars Soccer Academy in Toronto, Canada. He also played for the UMSC Strikers, and he served as team captain for 3 years at Sir Oliver Mavat C.I. , earning Team MVP honors as a senior. Aaron is the son of Elvis and Anne Wong-You. He is studying exercise science at Urbana University.
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# Name Ht. Yr. Pos. Hometown 1 Darragh McGinley 6'1 Sr. GK Dublin, Ireland 2 Ashton Winkler 5'10 So. D Sylvania, Ohio 3 Joe Carter 5'10 So. MF Johnstown, Ohio 4 Aaron Burt 6'2 Fr. D Norfolk, England 5 Mwaliko Ahmed 5'9 So. MF Columbus, Ohio 6 Evan Burkholder 5'11 So. MF Plain City, Ohio 7 Joey Thouvenot 6'2 Fr. D O'Fallon, Illinois 8 Edward Willoughby 5'9 Sr. D Sidcup, England 9 Mark Whittle 6'1 Sr. F Olney, England 10 Tyler Wason 6'0 Jr. F Mississauga, Canada 11 Yves Nzwanga 5'11 Jr. MF/F Columbus, Ohio 12 Conner Benson 6'0 Fr. D Piqua, Ohio 14 Jared Brand 6'6 Fr. F Southend on Sea, England 17 A.J. Bokeno 5'8 Fr. MF Murray, Kentucky 20 Carl Peers 5'8 Jr. MF Liverpool, England 24 Michael McFarlane 6'1 Fr. MF Haddington, Scotland 25 Alpha Barry 5'11 Fr. MF Columbus, Ohio 28 Josh Bechtol 6'0 Fr. GK Tipp City, Ohio 29 Matt Zaikos 6'2 So. GK Markham, Canada 31 Stefan Mariano 5'10 Jr. MF Dunrobin, Canada 32 Chase Newman 5'10 RFr. F Eaton, Ohio 33 Samba Ba 5'9 Fr. D Columbus, Ohio Head Coach: Nick Roberts (Mercyhurst, ‘94), 5th Season Graduate Assistant: Rhys Cannella (Tiffin, ‘11), 2nd Season Student Assistant: Aaron Wong-You, 1st Season BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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High School Institute of Art & Design St. Francis de Sales Johnstown-Monroe Methwold West Jonathan Alder O'Fallon Township Colfe's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Beechcroft Piqua Southend Murray St. Edmunds Knox Academy Beechcroft Tippecanoe Brother Andre All Saints Catholic Eaton Walnut Ridge
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Previous School St. Michael's College
Sussex Leeds Metropolitan Shawnee State
Cincinnati State
Indiana Tech Tiffin Tiffin
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Blue Knight Notes - 2012 -Named to the Athletic Director's Spring Honor Blue Knight Notes - 2012 - Named to the Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll. Roll. 2011 - Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Starting goalkeeper for the first 13 games of the season...Suffered a season-ending shoulder injury late in regulation vs. Tiffin University...Team was 6-5-1 before his injury (1-5-0 after his injury)...Allowed 24 goals in his 13 starts for a 1.80 GAA...Made 86 saves, for an average of 6.6 saves per game...Recorded a season-high 13 saves vs. Slippery Rock on 10/8....Recorded his only shutout of the season on the road at #5 Mercyhurst (had 9 saves in UU's 10 win).
2011 - Earned All-Ohio Independent Second Team honors...Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in all 18 games starting in 17...Recorded 2 assists vs. Slippery Rock on 10/8/11 and vs. Malone on 10/31/11...Recorded 2 goals on the season, first goal was in a 4-2 victory vs. Findlay on 10/14/11 and his second goal vs. Ashland on 10/23/ 11...Ranked 3rd on the team in points (6) and assists (2)...Tied for 4th on the team in goals (2) and shots on goal (10)...Ranked 5th on the team in shots (18)...Also, ranked 4th on the team in shot on goal percentage with .556.
College Notes: Team Captain and Player of the Year for St. Michael's College...Also attended the Institute for Art and Design, where he played for Coach Eddie Gormley...His squad won the Colleges and Universities Football League in 2009...Also won the Colleges Football Association of Ireland Cup in 2007.
College Notes: Played at Sussex University for Coach Terry, finishing runnersup in the Sussex District in 2009 and 2010...Top goal scorer for Sussex in both 2009 and 2010.
Prep Notes: Played club ball for VEC FC in Ireland.
Personal: Son of Ed and Bernadette...Born June 19, 1990...Working towards his MBA as a grad student at Urbana University.
Prep Notes: Played club ball for Crowborough FC.
Personal: Working towards his MBA while at Urbana University...Son of Ciaran and Barbara McGinley...Born September 3, 1987.
Darragh McGinley’s Career Goalkeeping Stats
Edward Willoughby’s Career Stats
Year GP GS
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Min
GA Avg Saves Pct W L T SHO
2011 13 13 1198:30 24 1.80
86
.782 6 5 1
1
2011 18 17 2 2
6
18
.111
10
.556
0
0-0
Total 13 13 1190:30 24 1.80
86
.782 6 6 1
1
Total 18 17 2 2
6
18
.111
10
.556
0
0-0
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BLUE KNIGHT SENIORS & JUNIORS
Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Named to the Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll. 2011 - Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in 9 games for the Blue Knights, starting in 8 before a season ending injury...During the 9 games Mark scored 11 points for the Blue Knights (4 goals, 3 assists)...Best game of the season came on 9/20/11 vs. Wheeling Jesuit, scoring 2 goals in a 3-1 victory for the Blue Knights..Team was 5-4-0 before his injury (2-6-0 after his injury)...Ranked 2nd on the team in many categories: points (17), goals (4), game winning goals (1), assists (3), shot percentage (.235) and shot on goal percentage (.647)... Also, was ranked 3rd on the team in shots on goal (11). College Notes: Played at Leeds Metropolitan University for Coach Lee Padmore...Won the BUCS League 3 straight years. Personal: Son of Tony and Claire...Born November 22, 1987...Working towards his graduate degree at Urbana University.
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Named All-Ohio Independent First Team and All-ICAA First Team...Amongst the D-II state leaders for goals, assists and points all season long...Finished with a team-high 11 goals, 6 assists and 28 points...Led Urbana in shots (64), shots on goal (31) and gamewinning goals (4)...His hat trick in a 4-2 win at home over regional rival Findlay helped Urbana to a 6-5-1 start...Along with defender Joe Carter and midfielder Joey Perkins, Wason was the only Blue Knight to start all 18 games this season...Twice won Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week honors (Week 1, 2 goals in home-opening win; Week 5, OT golden goal vs. Charleston). 2010 - Redshirted his first year. Prep Notes: Tyler played high school soccer for Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, scoring 20 goals in 2008 and 25 in 2009. Wason was also named the MVP of the school's volleyball team, earning OLMC's Athlete of the Year in 2008. He played his club ball for the Oakville Bluestars in 2009, winning the U21 Ontario Provincial Championship. The Bluestars also finished undefeated that season in the Ontario Soccer League. In 2007 and 2008, he played for the Mississauga Falcons on the club level, making the OYSL All-Star team in 2007. The Falcons were Ontario Cup Finalists that season. Personal: Son of Peter and Nancy Wason...Born August 24, 1990.
Mark Whittle’s Career Stats
Tyler Wason's Career Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
2011 9
8 4 3 11
17
.235
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.647
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0-0
2011 18 18 11 6 28
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.484
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1-1
Total 9
8 4 3 11
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.235
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.647
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Total 18 18 11 6 28
64
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College Notes: Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Tiffin University for Coach Rudy Brownell...Played alongside current UU assistant coach Rhys Cannella...Appeared in 11 games, making 3 starts as a freshman...Played in 11 games as a sophomore, scoring once and assisting on another goal for the 11-6-1 Dragons.
College Notes: As a sophomore at Shawnee State University, he scored twice, including 1 game-winner, in 15 games for the 9-9-1 Bears...As a freshman in 2010, Yves played in all 18 games, taking 18 shots, scoring twice and recording an assist vs. Cincinnati Christian on 11/1. Prep Notes: Played at Columbus Beechcroft HS.
Prep Notes: Played for Coach Brendan Shane at All Saints Catholic High School in Dunrobin, Ontario.
Personal: Son of Mazomba and Adrienne...Born December 18, 1991...Computer Information Systems major at Urbana University.
Personal: Son of Alice and Remy Mariano...Brother Serge...Born August 21, 1991...Sports Management major at Urbana University. College Notes: Played 2 seasons at Cincinnati State University for Coach Mike Combs before transferring to Urbana...In his last season, Peers played 9 games, scoring 9 goals and recording 3 assists, earning First Team AllConference and First Team All-Region honors...Cincinnati State finished 16-5-0 in 2011. Prep Notes: Played at St. Edmunds of Canterbury for Coach Don Mellon. Personal: Son of Paul Peers and Sylvia Mindley...Born February 5, 1991...Education major at Urbana University.
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BLUE KNIGHT SOPHOMORES
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Played in 16 games, starting in 11 of those contests... Credited with shutting down #5 Mercyhurst's best player in the 1-0 upset on 9/16/11. Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in and started 11 games for the Blue Knights before going down with an injury...Ashton recorded his first career assist vs. Salem International on 11/2/11 after returning from the injury that cost him 7 games of the season. Prep Notes: 4-year varsity letterman for Coach Lee Aliakbar at St. Francis de Sales HS in Toledo...Named Honorable Mention as a junior and 1st Team All-District as a senior...Served as a team captain as a junior and senior...Received the Joe Smith Award and the Leadership Award...Finished as high as District runner-up at de Sales. Played club ball for Pacesetter SC. Personal: Son of Kevin & Renee Winkler...Born April 25...Sports Management major.
2010 - Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Redshirted his first season. Prep Notes: Played at Columbus West HS for Coach Keith Hadley...A 2007 All-City 1st team selection...He was also the defensive MVP for his West HS in 2006 and 2007...An honor roll student, Ahmed has received numerous awards for his academics as well as his athletics, including the President's Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Achievement, the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award in 2008, and West HS Student of the Month...Also had perfect attendance, ran track, cross country and wrestled in addition to playing soccer. Personal: Son of Batula Mberwa and Mohamed Muse...Born January 1, 1989...Math Education major.
Ashton Winkler’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Mwaliko Ahmed’s Career Stats
2011 11 11 0 1
1
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Total 11 11 0 1
1
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
2011 16 11 0 0
0
6
.000
2
.333
0
0-0
Total 16 11 0 0
0
6
.000
2
.333
0
0-0
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Played in 18 games, starting all 18 as a true freshman...1 of 3 Blue Knights to start every game...Recorded two assists on the season, first coming at home vs. Tiffin on 10/16/11 and the second coming at home vs. Salem International on 11/2/11...Took 12 shots as a MF...Tied for 3rd on the team in assists (2). Prep Notes: Named Player of the Year, 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team All-State at Johnstown Monroe High School for Coach Josh Stranges. Played club ball for Team Ohio/ Blast F.C. Personal: Son of Craig & Donna Carter...Born November 22, 1992...Sports Management major.
Joe Carter’s Career Stats 2
12
.000
3
.250
0
0-0
Total 18 18 0 2
2
12
.000
3
.250
0
0-0
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Prep Notes: Named 3rd Team All-Central District in 2010 for Coach Ivan Mast Jr. at Jonathan Alder HS. Played club ball for Classic Eagles FC. Personal: Son of Arden & Marsha Burkholder...Born September 9, 1992...Computer Science major.
Evan Burkholder’s Career Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A 2011 18 18 0 2
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Played in 12 games as a freshman midfielder for the Blue Knights...Recorded his first assist in the third game of the season vs. Ohio Valley in a 3-1 on 9/6/11...Came off the bench and scored his first goal, a game-winner, at #5 Mercyhurst to secure the 1-0 UU victory on 9/16/11... Ended the season tied for 2nd on the team in game winning goals.
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A 2011 12 0 1 1 9
3
13
.077
4
.308
1
0-0
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.077
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Prep Notes: An all-conference player from the Miami Valley League, Benson was also a state ODP player and attended regional camp in 2010....Played at Piqua under former Blue Knight soccer player Nick Guidera...Earned All-GWOC honors 4 times (2nd Team as a freshman, sophomore Personal: Son of Malcolm and Suzanne Burt, and and junior, 1st team as a senior)...Played club soccer he has two siblings, Murray and Morgan...Born for Northern Alliance...Also an honor student at September 19, 1992...Athletic Training major at Piqua, posting a 3.25 GPA. Urbana. Personal: Son of Lisa and Wil Benson...Born February 20, 1994...Business Marketing major at Urbana. Prep Notes: Represented the Norfolk School of Boys for 3 consecutive years and played for club teams Mundford Youth and Lynn Town U18’s...Also played for the Dereham Town Football Club in the Eastern Counties Premier League.
Prep Notes: Played for Coach Jason Turkington at O'Fallon Township High School...An AllSouthwestern Conference player, Joey scored 4 goals and added 13 assists in his senior season as O'Fallon captured Conference and Regional Championships...Received the Heart of the Team Award...Also has played club soccer for Scott Gallager Soccer Club, a national level club...Graduated with a 3.2 GPA from high school.
Prep Notes: Played for Coach Jim Baurer at Murray High School, scoring a team-high 8 goals and recording 18 assists in his final season at MHS...Named Team and Offensive MVP, and he was an all-state and all-region selection in 2011...Also led the team in goals as a junior...As a club player, Bokeno starred for W. KY Futbol Club, MCSA Blackhawks and KY ODP. Personal: Son of Mike and Margo Bokeno...Born July 26, 1994...Sports Management major at Urbana.
Prep Notes: Early in his playing career, he had trials at Hibernian FC, eventually moving to Tynecastle FC where he played for 4 successful seasons...His team participated in The Gothia Cup (World Youth Championships) in Sweden on 3 occasions...Played for Leith Athletic FC where he stayed for 1 season before returning back to his home team of Haddington Athletic FC...Played for Coach Hood at Knox Academy.
Prep Notes: Brand is a high school graduate of Southend High School where he played for Coach John Blandon...Voted the Most Outstanding Athlete in 2012...Captured numerous awards while playing for Southend, and in recent years, he has represented a number of clubs in England, notably the Wakering Rovers, the Kingdown Personal: Son of Ken and Carole Thouvenot...Born Rangers and Southend Manor. October 11, 1993...Business major at Urbana Personal: Jared is the son of Paul and Nikki Personal: Born November 23, 1993...Son of University. Brand...Born April 30, 1994...Business major at Gary and Caroline McFarlane...Business major. Urbana University.
Prep Notes: Played at Beechcroft High School for Coach Matt Gloriosso. Personal: Son of Ibrahimo Barry and Kadya Diallo...Born October 21, 1992...Undecided major at Urbana University. BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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Prep Notes: A versatile player from Tippecanoe High Sc hool, Bec htol played 3 years at goalkeeper and his senior season as center forward...Earned All-Miami Valley 3rd Team honors as well as the CBC Sportsmanship Award...Also played for the Metro Rapids Premiere, performing as the starting keeper on the squad in the Midwest Regional League (MRL)...In his final competitive prep season, he played for the Galaxies Elite out of Dayton, Ohio.
College Notes: Redshirted a season under Coach Rudy Brownell at Tiffin University before transferring to Urbana...The Dragons finished 105-4 in 2011.
Prep Notes: Team captain and 2-year varsity letterwinner at Walnut Ridge High School for Coach J.D. Elerick...Named team's 2011 Defender of the Year...Also a recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award.
Prep Notes: A 2-year team captain at Eaton High School for Coach Bruce Porter...Earned 2nd Personal: Son of Abda and Fatimata Ba...Born Team All-Southwestern Buckeye League honors his April 19, 1994...Undecided major at Urbana junior and senior year. He was named All-Preble University. County 1st Team as a senior, 2nd Team All-Miami Valley in 2011, and he played in the District 15 Personal: Son of Dave and Sheryl Bechtol...Born All-Star game. December 8, 1993...Exercise Science major. Personal: Son of Brenda and Deron...Has a sister Mackenzie...Born September 17, 1992...Criminal Justice major at Urbana University.
College Notes: Played his freshman year at Indiana Tech University for Coach David Bolchart before transferring to Urbana...Appeared in 5 games, making 3 starts in goal for the 10-5-3 NAIA Warriors...Finished 1-2 with 11 saves in 293 minutes in goal. Prep Notes: 3-year captain at Brother Andre CHS for Coac h Joe Colangelo...Also has experience playing in the Canadian Soccer League with the York Region Shooters Reserves, where he hellped lead the team to the finals...Starting keeper in the OSL with Olympiakos...Performed his technical training with Everton and Wigan Youth Academy's in England. Personal: Son of Jim and Mary Zaikos...Born December 13, 1993...Sports Management major.
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Urbana University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 02, 2011) Overall: 7-10-1 Home: 5-4-1 Away: 2-6-0 Neut: 0-0-0 ## Name 10 Tyler Wason 9 Mark Whittle 17 Seppi Welzmueller 11 Henrique Guitti 8 Ed Willoughby 21 Brandon Thompson 7 Joey Perkins 6 Evan Burkholder 20 Aaron Wong-You 14 Ryan Little 1 Darragh McGinley 18 Joe Carter 24 Dustin Daugherty 16 Robert Reed 12 Nicodemus George 13 Zach Stacy 5 Mwaliko Ahmed 3 Braxton Williams 2 Ashton Winkler 4 Derrick Smith Total............... Opponents........... ## Name 1 Ben Edwards 1 Darragh McGinley 20 Aaron Wong-You 14 Ryan Little Total............... Opponents...........
GP-GS 18-18 9-8 17-17 16-15 18-17 18-6 18-18 12-0 14-14 11-5 13-13 18-18 1-0 3-0 13-13 2-0 16-11 12-12 11-11 2-0 18 18
GP-GS 2-2 13-13 3-2 1-1 18 18
G 11 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 41
|—————— SHOTS ——————| A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT 6 28 64 .172 31 .484 4 1-1 3 11 17 .235 11 .647 1 0-0 0 6 19 .158 9 .474 0 0-0 2 6 24 .083 10 .417 0 0-0 2 6 18 .111 10 .556 0 0-0 0 2 22 .045 14 .636 0 0-0 2 4 16 .062 8 .500 0 0-0 1 3 13 .077 4 .308 1 0-0 0 2 5 .200 4 .800 0 0-0 0 2 2 .500 1 .500 1 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 2 2 12 .000 3 .250 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 6 .000 2 .333 0 0-0 0 0 8 .000 2 .250 0 0-0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 19 73 228 .118 110 .482 7 1-1 34 116 317 .129 156 .492 9 1-1
|— GOAL AVERAGE —| |— SAVES —| Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct 181:31 3 1.49 13 .812 1198:30 24 1.80 86 .782 191:59 7 3.28 15 .682 90:00 7 7.00 0 .000 1662:00 41 2.22 115 .737 1662:00 27 1.46 83 .755 Team saves: 1
2011 Urbana University Overall Team Statistics Overall: 7-10-1 Home: 5-4-1 Away: 2-6-0 TEAM STATISTICS
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SHOT STATISTICS........ Goals-Shot attempts.. 27-228 Goals scored average 1.46 Shot pct............. .118 Shots on goal-Attempts 110-228 SOG pct.............. .482 Shots/Game........... 12.7 Assists.............. 19 CORNER KICKS........... 83 PENALTY KICKS.......... 1-1 PENALTIES.............. Yellow cards......... 26 Red cards............ 2 ATTENDANCE............. Total................ 2394 Dates/Avg Per Date... 10/239 BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
41-317 2.22 .129 156-317 .492 17.6 34 96 1-1 25 2 1120 8/140 15
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RECORD ——| L T Sho 1 0 1 5 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 2 7 1 5
Urbana University Men’s Soccer Year-by-Year Results 2011: 7-10-1 2010: 6-10-2 2009: 6-10-1 2008: 6-10-1 2007: 4-11-2 (1-5-0, AMC) 2006: 11-7-0 (3-5-0, AMC) 2005: 6-10-1 (2-5-1, AMC) 2004: 9-8-3 (4-3-1, AMC) 2003: 9-9-2 (3-4-1, AMC) 2002: 14-6-0 (2-4-0, AMC) 2001: 8-12-0 (6-10-0, AMC) 2000: 6-14-0 (2-9-0, AMC) 1999: 5-13-0 (2-9-0, AMC) Overall Program Record: 97-130-13 Overall Win Percentage: .431 Overall Conference Record: 25-54-3 Overall Conference Win Pct: .317 2O12 MEDIA GUIDE
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GOALKEEPERS' RECORDS
TEAM RECORDS
Most Saves - Career
Most Wins - Season
14
2002
14-6-0
Best Win % - Season
.700
2002
14-6-0
Best Conference Record
4-3-1 2004
9-8-3
Most Goals - Season
61
2001
20 games
Fewest Goals Allowed - Season
24
2006
18 games
Lowest GAA - Season
1.30
2002
26 goals/20 games
Most Saves - Season
Most Saves - Game
20 games
325
Aaron Vorst
224
Kyle Wunderlich 2001-2004
2001-2004
105
Aaron Vorst
102
William Harvey
2010
17
Ryan Michaels
vs. Goshen 9/13/07
2002
Most Saves - Shutout
17
Ryan Michaels
vs. Goshen 9/13/07 (0-0,2OT)
Lowest GAA - Career
1.30
William Harvey
2010
2.00
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
0.72
Kyle Wunderlich 2002
Most Assists - Season
77
2001
Most Shutouts - Season
9
2002
20 games
Most Shots - Season
328
2001
20 games
Lowest GAA - Season
Most Consecutive Wins
8
2002 & 2006
Micah Fisher
2006
Most Goals - Game
15
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Highest Save Pct. - Season .829
0.74
William Harvey
2010
Most Assists - Game
17
2001
on 14 goals
Most Shutouts - Career
9
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
Most Points - Game
45
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
5
William Harvey
2010
Most Shots - Game
65
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most Shots on Goal - Game
39
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Most Goals - Career*
Most Goals - Season*
Most Goals - Game
45
Josh Baskin
41
Dan Melendrez 1998-2001
2003-2006
17
Bastian Zenk
2001
17
Josh Baskin
2003
17
Stuart Brown
2010
4
Matt Spirk
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
4
Stuart Brown
vs. SSU, 10/16/10
3
Tyler Wason
vs. Findlay 10/14/11
3
Stuart Brown
vs. #12 Gannon, 10/19/10
Will Daniels
2008
3
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
3
Josh Baskin
2004
3
Josh Baskin
2003
3
Nate Webb
2002
3
Bastian Zenk
2001 1999
3
Daniel Lantis
Pat Thompson 2001-2004
34
Zack Weaver
2001-2004
33
Josh Baskin
2003-2006
Most Assists - Season
14
Dan Melendrez 2001
Most Assists - Game
3
Chris Toth
3
Josh Baskin
vs. Trinity, 9/8/06
Most Points - Career
123
Josh Baskin
2003-2006
104
Dan Melendrez 1998-2001
Most Points - Season
40
Josh Baskin
40
Dan Melendrez 2002
8
Bastian Zenk
8
Matt Spirk
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
8
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Stuart Brown
vs. SSU, 10/16/10
Most Points - Game
8
Most GK Minutes - Career
4,404 Aaron Vorst
2010 2001-2004
Most GP at GK - Career
59
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
Most GK Starts - Career
47
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
Most GW Goals - Career
5
Pat Thompson
2001-2004
2003
2001
Pat Thompson 2001-2004
Most Game-Winning Goals -Season 4
Stuart Brown
2010
4
Tyler Wason
2011
12
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
12
Jon Snyder
vs. Point Park, 8/26/07
8
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
8
Stuart Brown
vs. Mt. St. Joe's 10/6/10
Most Games Played - Career
79
Chad Wells
2001-2004
Most Games Started - Career
78
Chad Wells
2001-2004
Most Shots on Goal - Game
William Harvey
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most Game-Winning Goals -Career 5
Most Shots - Game
Kyle Wunderlich 2001-2004
5
* Lee Shreiner scored 16 goals in 1975 at a time when Urbana University had Men’s soccer in the late ’60s and ‘70s, but the University dropped soccer in the late ‘70s. He also had 53 career goals scored and 33 career assists during his 4 year varsity career from 19721975. He is a member of Urbana University’s Hall of Fame
3
35
Most Assists - Career*
5 Most Shutouts - Season
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY
As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana University’s strength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculum supported by strong student services. Urbana University prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service to society through excellent classroom instruction, real world experiences, community partnerships, and technology. It is the mission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in a small college environment emphasizing student learning through individual attention, excellence in instruction, career-oriented programs, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values.
Campus facilities include a blend of modern and traditional architecture, creating a peaceful and safe setting for learning and interacting with faculty and students. Set on 128 acres, the campus consists of academic and administrative buildings including the modern Lewis and Jean Moore Center for Mathematics and Science, the multipurpose Warren G. Grimes Center, a recently renovated Commons area, a brand new Student Center, a women’s residence hall completed in the fall of 2000, a new men’s residence hall completed in the summer of 2004, and an honors residence hall completed in 2007. State-of-the-art residence halls offer both traditional rooms and suite-style accommodations. Students can participate in the many cultural, educational, recreational and social events held on campus. Movies and professional acts supplement social activities such as dances, ski trips, clubs, Homecoming activities, special entertainment and others. A variety of student organizations provide students numerous opportunities for campus involvement and leadership development. Vocal music and dramatic activities are offered for all interested students and members of the Urbana community. The Performing Arts Department at Urbana seeks to develop the artistic talents of the student body. Urbana University’s Honors Program can provide the knowledge and skills needed to gain acceptance to a graduate or professional school and/or leadership role at home or abroad. It can also prepare you to assume lifelong service to the community, whether local, state, national, or international.
The Urbana University Bookstore carries text books, office and school supplies, Blue Knight apparel and merchandise, along with a wide variety of snacks and drinks. Visit Urbana University’s Online Bookstore to purchase a Blue Knight hoodie, hat, or T-shirt at www.urbana.bncollege.com. Blue Knight Stadium is home to the Urbana University men’s soccer team. The stateof-the-art stadium was built on the south end of campus in 2006. The Blue Knights play and practice on the stadium’s allweather field turf. The field has seating capacity for over 3,000. Men’s and women’s soccer games are often popular events on campus on autumn afternoons. Admission is free, so come out and support the Blue Knights as often as you can! BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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It’s true! T. Coleman duPont graduated from Urbana University Prep School Division in 1879 and went on to become President of the Dupont Chemical Company! Birdie Kim, the 2005 U.S. Open Women’s Golf Champion owes part of her success to one of our alumni? Absolutely. Miles Nixon, an Urbana grad, was Birdie’s caddy! An Urbana University graduate has been in the boxing ring with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Oscar de La Hoya, and George Foreman? Believe it! Brian Garry has officiated over 1400 professional boxing matches including 50 world titles! David Letterman had an Urbana alumnae as a guest MULTIPLE TIMES on his show? You can bet on it! Gretchen Worden, best known for revitalizing the famed Mutter Museum, appeared with Dave many times. One of our former basketball stars plays professionally for the Harlem Wizards? Yes, it’s true. Eric Jones is a key member of the Wizards and their famous basketball entertainment show. Urbana University students really can reach for the stars! Seriously. One of our former students, Tom Hennon, has been a crew member on the space shuttle Atlantis, and flown three space missions! The University of Kansas Women’s Resource Center is named after an Urbana alumnae? Dr. Emily Taylor was the original founder of a women’s higher education development program from which OVER 100 women have gone to become college or university presidents or chancellors! An Urbana alumnae was President of the West Virginia Institute of Technology and led them to become one of the best rated comprehensive universities in the country? Dr. Karen LaRoe recently retired and is now on the Urbana University Board of Trustees.
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY Urbana University administers aid from a number of federal and state programs, including Pell Grants, Ohio Instructional Grants, SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, Student Stafford Loans, and Parent Plus Loans. For more information on financial aid check our website at http:// www.urbana.edu/finaid.htm or call the Urbana University office of financial aid at 937-4841355 or 1-800-7 URBANA ext. 1355. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year of high school, though there is no stated deadline. While admissions are flexible based on high school achievements and grades, applicants are usually accepted based on having a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 and an ACT score no less than an “18” (or SAT score of 860). Urbana University is a member of NCAA Division II. The Blue Knight athletic teams compete against NCAA D-I, D-II, D-III and NAIA programs from across the country in 15 intercollegiate sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s swimming. Women’s lacrosse became the 15th intercollegiate team during the 2010-11 school year, and men’s and women’s bowling club teams were added in 2009. A variety of activities are also offered for student enrichment including: theater, concerts, pep and marching bands, choir, movies, parties, guest speakers, comedians, flag football, intramural basketball, skiing, student newspaper, sand volleyball, indoor pool, student government and nearby outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.).
The 27,000-square-feet Student Center is one of Urbana University’s newest on-campus facilities. Features include the Bundy Wellness Center, lounge, conference and meeting rooms, snack bar, and a bookstore. Wireless computer service is available throughout the facility.
In 2003, a major renovation project was completed at Barclay Hall and adjacent Bailey Hall. The two buildings, which house classrooms, are now connected by an atrium and a secondary walkway.
Urbana University is dedicated to providing superb residence hall facilities to its students. McConnell Hall (above) was completed in the summer of 2007, and Sycamore Residence Hall (left) was completed in 2004.
URBANA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Allied Health Radiographic Imaging Respiratory Care Business Administration Accounting General Management Human Resource Management Marketing Communication Business Marketing Communications Journalism/Public Relations Theatre Computer Information Systems Computer Programming E-business Management Information Systems System Analysis and Design Systems and Network Administration Criminal Justice Education Early Childhood Development Education Early Childhood Education (K-3) Middle Childhood Education (4-9) Adolescent/Young Adult Education (7-12) English Family Studies History Liberal Studies Mathematics Nursing-BSN Completion Program for RN’s only Philosophy and Religion Studies Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Science Biology Chemistry Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Sociology Sports and Health Studies Athletic Training Exercise Science Recreation Sports Management Coaching Certificate Graduate Programs of Study Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Classroom Teaching
The Warren G. Grimes Center (left) has been a mainstay on Urbana University’s campus for decades. Located on the south end of campus, the Grimes Center houses the gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts, a new state-of-the-art free weight room, along with all of the athletic staff offices and additional classrooms. A sand volleyball court is located behind the Grimes Center. The facility is a hub for almost all student-athlete activity on campus. Student-athletes can be found in Grimes lifting weights, shooting hoops, working out or talking with coaches at all hours of the day. BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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