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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2015 SCHEDULE

Table of Contents/2015 Schedule.......................................................... 1 Quick Facts/Athletic Media Relations................................................... 2 Media Information................................................................................... 3-4 2015 UAB Men’s Soccer Team................................................................... 5 2015 UAB Men’s Soccer Roster................................................................ 6 2015 Season Preview.............................................................................. 7-8 Opponent Information............................................................................... 9 Head Coach Mike Getman............................................................... 10-12 Assistant Coach Justus Griffin................................................................13 Assistant Coach Joel Wallace..................................................................14 Support Staff................................................................................................15 Returning Players................................................................................ 16-34 Newcomers............................................................................................ 35-38 2014 Season Review........................................................................... 39-40 2014 Statistics/C-USA Statistics...................................................... 41-43 Year-by-Year Results..................................................................................44 Year-by-Year Leaders/Coaching History.............................................45 All-Time Results.................................................................................... 46-53 All-Time Series Records............................................................................54 Individual Single-Game Records..........................................................55 Individual Single-Season Records................................................. 55-57 Individual Career Records................................................................ 57-58 Team Records........................................................................................ 58-59 Honors and Awards............................................................................ 59-67 All-Time Letterwinners...................................................................... 68-70 NCAA Tournament Participants............................................................71 Conference USA Tournament History.................................................72 NCAA Tournament History......................................................................72 West Campus Field............................................................................. 73-74 Blazers in the Pros............................................................................... 75-76 UAB “Soccer For A Cure Classic”...................................................... 77-78

Date Tue., Aug. 18 Sat., Aug. 22 Fri., Aug. 28 Sun., Aug. 30

Opponent at Louisville (Exh.) Clemson (Exh.) at Memphis Stetson

Fri., Sept. 4 Sun., Sept. 6

vs. Indiana! at Notre Dame!

Fri., Sept. 11 Sun., Sept. 13

UIC^ Gardner-Webb^

7:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 18 Mon., Sept. 21 Fri., Sept. 25 Tue., Sept. 29

South Carolina* Coastal Carolina at Old Dominion* at Georgia State

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 3 Sat., Oct. 10 Sun., Oct. 18 Sat., Oct. 24 Wed., Oct. 28 Sat., Oct. 31

Akron FIU* at New Mexico* Florida Atlantic* at Kentucky* at Marshall*

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 7 Nov. 11-15

Charlotte* C-USA Championship

7 p.m. TBA

Credits The 2015 UAB Men’s Soccer Media Guide is a production of the UAB Athletic Media Relations office. The guide was compiled, designed, written, and edited by Brandon Lee, Assistant Media Relations Director. Assistance provided by Anthony Prisco and all former UAB men’s soccer sports information directors. Editorial assistance provided by Norm Reilly and Mike Getman. Photography provided by: Kentucky Athletics, David Lann, Nik Layman, Jimmy Mitchell, Virginia Athletics, Steve Wood, Michael Wade. Cover and layout design by: Provations Group, Lexington, Ky. |

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! - Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament (Notre Dame, Ind.) ^ - UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic * - Conference USA match All home matches at West Campus Field

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ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

General Information School......................... UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Location.......................................................................... Birmingham, Ala. Founded..................................................................................................1969 Enrollment.......................................................................................... 18,568 President.................................................................................Dr. Ray Watts Athletics Director................................................................Mark Ingram Faculty Athletics Representative........................Dr. Frank Messina Nickname........................................................................................... Blazers School Colors............................................ Forest Green and Old Gold Home Field (Capacity)............................West Campus Field (2,500) Surface....................................................................................Natural Grass Affiliation.......................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference......................................................................Conference USA

Norm Reilly Associate Athletics Director/Communications Phone: 205-934-0730 E-Mail: nreilly@uab.edu

Brandon Lee (Men’s Soccer Contact) Assistant Communications Director Office: 205-996-2576 Cell: 205-908-7890 E-Mail: brlee@uab.edu Twitter: @brlee__

Program History First Season............................................................................................1979 All-Time Record...........................................................353-282-54 (.551) NCAA Tournament Appearances/Last................................. 8/2014 Coaching Staff Head Coach...................................................Mike Getman, Indiana ‘82 Record at UAB......................................................258-156-37 (23 years) Career Record........................................................300-182-6 (28 years) Assistant Coach.................................................. Justus Griffin, UAB ‘94 Assistant Coach......................................Joel Wallace, MacMurray ‘91 Student Assistant............................................................. Sandy Gbandi

TBA Assistant Communications Director Phone: 205-934-7920 E-Mail: TBA

Team Information 2014 Record........................................................................................11-7-2 2014 Conference USA Record/Finish....................................5-3/3rd 2014 Home Record............................................................................ 5-2-2 2014 Road Record.................................................................................. 5-2 2014 Neutral Record............................................................................. 1-3 Starters Returning/Lost......................................................................7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...................................................... 16/5 Newcomers....................................................................................................9

TBA Assistant Communications Director Phone: 205-934-0725 E-Mail: TBA

Taylor Shirey Communications Associate Phone: 205-934-0724 E-Mail: shireytr@uab.edu

Athletic Media Relations Mailing Address: Bartow 105 1720 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 32594 Overnight Shipping Address: 617 13th Street South (Bartow Arena) Birmingham, AL 35294

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MEDIA INFORMATION Note to the Media The 2015 UAB men’s soccer media guide has been assembled in an effort to assist the media in its coverage of the UAB men’s soccer team. The UAB Athletic Media Relations office has attempted to anticipate questions and hope the following answers will assist. However, if one has any additional questions or needs, please do not hesitate to contact the UAB Athletic Media Relations office at 205-934-0722. There are certain policies and procedures laid out on this page by which members of the media are asked to abide to. These policies and procedures are designed to create a good working situation for all. Coach Interviews All requests for interviews with head coach Mike Getman and assistant coaches should be made through the Athletic Media Relations office. Please contact Brandon Lee, assistant director of media relations, to make the necessary arrangements. Player Interviews Interviews with student-athletes are encouraged. All player interviews must be arranged through the Athletic Media Relations office. This policy is intended to ensure that all requests are filled, as well to ensure that interviews are conducted at the best time for both the media representative and the student-athlete. Players are usually available before and after practice, depending upon class schedules. Telephone interviews may also be arranged. Every effort will be made to arrange telephone interviews; however, players’ telephone numbers will not be given out. Student-athletes are instructed not to participate in telephone interviews unless they are arranged through Brandon Lee in the Athletic Media Relations office.

be conducted before or after practice but only with prior arrangement through Brandon Lee in the Athletic Media Relations office. NCAA Guidelines & the Media Media representatives should be aware of several NCAA rules that apply to student-athletes: - Coaches and university officials cannot make comments on prospective student-athletes until they sign a National Letter of Intent. A coach cannot comment on a prospective student-athlete who has only verbally committed. - Student-athletes are not permitted to endorse commercial products. - Student-athletes may not be used in advertisements or endorsements of products, including media-related publications. - Photographers cannot provide student-athletes with free photographs or slides. Media Credentials Please contact Brandon Lee in the Athletic Media Relations office to arrange for press and photo credentials for each Blazer home game. Radio West Campus Field can be set up to host visiting radio. Please contact Brandon Lee in the Athletic Media Relations office at least one week prior to the contest to make arrangements for your broadcast. An area will be set up outside of the press box for visiting radio. We apologize for the inconvenience and will do everything to ensure that your visit to West Campus Field is an adequate and enjoyable one.

Dorms, Locker Rooms & Training Facilities

Media Services

Student-athletes’ dorm rooms and apartments, the locker room, the training facilities, and weight rooms are off limits at all times to everyone except authorized personnel. The same policy applies to the UAB locker room at road venues.

- Fax and e-mail service for postgame information is available. Please make your request prior to the day of the game with Brandon Lee in the Athletic Media Relations office.

Men’s Soccer Practices Most UAB men’s soccer practices are open to the media. Please call the Athletic Media Relations office to confirm practice times, to let us know of your plans to attend practice, and to make specific interview requests. Taped interviews may

- Stat packets and updated cumulative season statistics will be available in the press box following each home contest. Telephones and fax machines are available in the Athletic Media Relations office. - Game programs, game notes and updated statistics will be available in the press area upon your arrival at each UAB home game.

Head coach Mike Getman talks with AL.com’s Drew Champlin before UAB’s game against then-defending national champions Indiana on Sept. 6, 2013. 3

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LOCAL MEDIA DIRECTORY

UABSPORTS.COM

Print Media

CBS 42 2075 Golden Crest Drive The Associated Press Birmingham, AL 35209 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1940 205-322-4200 Montgomery, AL 36104 (FAX) 205-320-2722 800-821-3737 (In-state only) Chris Breece (Sports Director) 334-262-5947 chris.breece@wiat.com (FAX) 334-265-7177 (Lauren Sisler, Chris McCulley) John Zenor (jzenor@ap.org) Radio AL.com 2000 4th Ave. N. WJOX-FM 94.5 (All Sports) Birmingham, AL 35203-3840 244 Goodwin Crest Drive, 205-325-2431 Suite 300 (FAX) 305-325-2425 Birmingham, Ala. 35209-3700 Gary Estwick (Beat Writer) 205-942-6690 gestwick@al.com (FAX) 205-945-3999 sports@al.com UAB Broadcasting Kaleidoscope (Student) HUC 135 Blazer IMG Sports Network Birmingham, AL 35294-1150 1530 3rd Ave. South 205-934-3354 Birmingham, AL 35294 (FAX) 205-934-8050 205-996-5812 sports@insideuab.com (FAX) 205-934-7505 Mason Ellenberger (General UAB Reporter (Campus) Manager) Birmingham, AL 35294-0113 Mason.Ellenberger@img.com 205-934-2040 (FAX) 205-934-7911 Internet Television ABC 33/40 800 Concourse Pkwy Birmingham, AL  35244-1874 205-982-3988 (FAX) 205-982-3942 Mike Raita (Sports Director) miker@abc3340.com (Jeff Speegle, Stu McCann, Joe Whelan)

Blazersportsreport.com Jack Williams (jack@jackwilliams.org) Larry Powell

UABSports.com is the most comprehensive sports web site for the Blazers’ athletic programs. The site provides fans with the latest news, results and features on all 18 UAB athletic teams. The site provides fans with a look at student-athlete and coaching staff biographies, all the latest news, game notes, weekly releases, press conference transcripts, rosters, statistics, feature stories, and much more. Fans can watch all Blazer home games in 2015 via live video webcasts. Fans can log on and watch the Blazers live by subscribing to Blazers All-Access ($79.95 per year or $9.95 per month). A subscription to Blazers All-Access allows fans to view UAB athletic events that are streamed live, highlights, interviews, press conferences, and exclusive subscriber-only features. Follow UAB men’s soccer all year long online at UABSports. com!

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORY Follow the UAB men’s soccer team all season long through a variety of social media avenues, provided by the UAB athletics department. Use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for a unique look into the UAB men’s soccer team throughout the 2014 season. During all games, follow along on the UAB Men’s Soccer Twitter account for live updates and fan interaction. Also, checkout the page for photos and videos pertaining to the action. Social Media Directory UAB Athletics Facebook: /UAB.Blazers UAB Athletics Instagram: UABathletics UAB Athletics Twitter: @UABathletics UAB Athletics YouTube: UABathletics UAB Men’s Soccer Twitter: @UAB_MensSoccer

FOX 6 1720 Valley View Birmingham, AL 35209-1251 205-583-4345 (FAX) 205-583-4356 Rick Karle (Sports Director) sports@wbrc.com (Mike Dubberly, Sheldon Haygood) NBC 13 1732 Valley View Birmingham, AL 35209-1251 205-558-7347 (FAX) 205-323-3314 Don Hawes (Sports Director) dhawes@wvtm.com (Tom Annino, Kyle Burger)

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Top Row (Left to Right): Evan Scarbrough, Erik Henze, Eder Mora, Kevin Wallace, Ryan Sullivan, Chris Reichman, Clayton McDonald, David Valverde, DeAndre Robinson Middle Row (Left to Right): Mike Getman, Justus Griffin, Sandy Gbandi, Mathieu Laurent, Lars Willemse, Hunter Weber, Joe Kuzminsky, Kyle Lancaster, William White, Berry Sonnenschein, Chandler Stroupe, Joel Wallace, Jeremy McLane, Laurie Fincher Bottom Row (Left to Right): Rami Dajani, James Ngoe, Henrique Sposito, Karl Chester, Stewart Abrahart, Ian Svantesson, Freddy Ruiz, Cole Iverson, Lawson Crider, Aaron Getman-Pickering, Ian Cavanah

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2015 UAB MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER Numerical Roster No. Player 00 Kyle Lancaster 0 Hunter Weber 1 Joe Kuzminsky 2 Berry Sonnenschein 3 Karl Chester 4 Cole Iverson 5 Lars Willemse 6 DeAndre Robinson 7 Ryan Sullivan 8 William White 9 Rami Dajani 10 Freddy Ruiz 11 Henrique Sposito 12 Eder Mora 13 Stewart Abrahart 14 David Valverde 15 Mathieu Laurent 16 James Ngoe 17 Evan Scarbrough 18 Chris Reichman 19 Ian Svantesson 20 Aaron Getman-Pickering 21 Chandler Stroupe 22 Kevin Wallace 23 Lawson Crider 24 Erik Henze 25 Clayton McDonald Alphabetical Roster No. Player 13 Stewart Abrahart 3 Karl Chester 23 Lawson Crider 9 Rami Dajani 20 Aaron Getman-Pickering 24 Erik Henze 4 Cole Iverson 1 Joe Kuzminsky 00 Kyle Lancaster 15 Mathieu Laurent 25 Clayton McDonald 12 Eder Mora 16 James Ngoe 18 Chris Reichman 6 DeAndre Robinson 10 Freddy Ruiz 17 Evan Scarbrough 2 Berry Sonnenschein 11 Henrique Sposito 21 Chandler Stroupe 7 Ryan Sullivan 19 Ian Svantesson 14 David Valverde 22 Kevin Wallace 0 Hunter Weber 8 William White 5 Lars Willemse Coaches Mike Getman Justus Griffin Joel Wallace Sandy Gbandi Jeremy McClane

Pos. GK GK GK D F M D M M M F F M M D M D D D D D M D F F D M

Ht. 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-6 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1

Wt. 175 195 180 170 165 175 175 150 165 170 165 160 160 175 190 150 175 155 165 160 210 150 170 160 170 165 160

Cl. Fr. R-Jr. R-Jr. So. R-Sr. R-Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. R-Sr. So. So. Jr. R-So. Fr. Sr. R-Jr. R-So. Fr. R-Jr. Fr. Fr.

Hometown/Last School Woodstock, Ga./Etowah HS Little Rock, Ark./Central HS Denver, Colo./D’Evelyn HS Tilburg, Netherlands/Tilburg University Kathleen, Ga./Perry HS Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS Veenendaal, Netherlands/Beekdal Lyceum Snellville, Ga./Brookwood HS Prospect, Ky./Clemson Hamilton, Bermuda/University of the South Niles, Ill./Maine East HS Fort Payne, Ala./Fort Payne HS Brazil/Colegio Imaculada Campinas Dalton, Ga./Dalton HS Duluth, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian School Mobile, Ala./Davidson HS Markham, Ontario/ESC Renaissance Bradford, England/Dixons City Academy Searcy, Ark./Searcy HS Englewood, Colo./Cherry Creek HS Orlando, Fla./Lyman HS New Paltz, N.Y./New Paltz HS Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain HS Fulton, Mo./Fulton HS Mayfield, Ky./Carl Sandburg Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park HS Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain HS

Pos. D F F F M D M GK GK D M M D D M F D D M D M D M F GK M D

Ht. 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-6 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3

Wt. 190 165 170 165 150 165 175 180 175 175 160 175 155 160 150 160 165 170 160 170 165 210 150 160 195 170 175

Cl. R-Sr. R-Sr. R-Jr. Jr. R-Jr. Fr. R-Sr. R-Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. R-So. So. Jr. R-So. So. Sr. So. Fr. R-Jr. Jr. Jr.

Hometown/Last School Duluth, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian School Kathleen, Ga./Perry HS Mayfield, Ky./Carl Sandburg Niles, Ill./Maine East HS New Paltz, N.Y./New Paltz HS Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park HS Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS Denver, Colo./D’Evelyn HS Woodstock, Ga./Etowah HS Markham, Ontario/ESC Renaissance Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain HS Dalton, Ga./Dalton HS Bradford, England/Dixons City Academy Englewood, Colo./Cherry Creek HS Snellville, Ga./Brookwood HS Fort Payne, Ala./Fort Payne HS Searcy, Ark./Searcy HS Tilburg, Netherlands/Tilburg University Brazil/Colegio Imaculada Campinas Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain HS Prospect, Ky./Clemson Orlando, Fla./Lyman HS Mobile, Ala./Davidson HS Fulton, Mo./Fulton HS Little Rock, Ark./Central HS Hamilton, Bermuda/University of the South Veenendaal, Netherlands/Beekdal Lyceum

Head Coach (24th Season) Assistant Coach (21st Season) Assistant Coach (7th Season) Student Assistant (1st Season) Director of Operations (3rd Season)

Pronunciation Guide 1 Joe Kuzminsky Kuzz-Min-SKEE 2 Berry Sonnenschein Sau-nens-chain 5 Lars Willemse Williams 9 Rami Dajani RAH-me Day-JA-nee 11 Henrique Sposito En-REE-kay SPA-zito 12 Eder Mora E-dur 13 Stewart Abrahart ABE-rah-heart 6

15 Mathieu Laurent LA-ront 16 James Ngoe Un-GO 18 Chris Reichman RIKE-man 19 Ian Svantesson SVON-tuh-son 21 Chandler Stroupe Stroop 24 Erik Henze HEN-zee

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2015 SEASON PREVIEW Expectations are high for the 2015 edition of UAB men’s soccer, and rightfully so, as the Blazers have qualified for the 48-team NCAA Tournament three times in the last four seasons. Seven starters return from the 2014 squad, including the 2014 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year in Freddy Ruiz, plus four other all-conference players from a year ago – Ian Svantesson, David Valverde, DeAndre Robinson and Mathieu Laurent. “Everybody is really excited,” head coach Mike Getman said. “We return a lot of talented players and a lot of players with NCAA Tournament experience. Last year we were playing really well at the end of the year and lost in penalty kicks in the NCAA Tournament. The team came away with a lot of confidence and the guys have been waiting for eight months to get back on the field for games that count. Everybody is excited and everybody knows this could be a special year. We return a real strong core from last season, but we do have some really exciting young players joining us as well. In every way we expect this to be a great year.” New to the program this season are eight newcomers – three defenders, one keeper, three midfielders and one forward – plus the introduction of the new BBVA Compass Field, a project that Getman hopes will be put in use before the 2015 campaign is over. “For 22 years we’ve played at West Campus Field and it’s been a good home and we’ve had a lot of success there, but the new field is going to be so beautiful,” Getman said. “We’ve waited for it for so long and these players have watched the building process begin and it’s almost complete. Everybody is looking forward to that new facility, and of course, it’s right next to our current game field so you can’t help but see it every single day. It adds excitement to our current players, adds excitement to our future recruits, our staff is looking forward to it like crazy and I think we all know we’re going to have one of the nicest homes in college soccer. We can’t wait for it to be done.” The Schedule Matches against seven NCAA Tournament teams, including nine home contests, highlight the 2015 slate for the Blazers. Three of UAB’s opponents were among the top 16 seeds in last year’s national tournament. “If you want to be the best, you have to play the best,” Getman said. “If you want your players to continue to improve and develop, you have to give them new challenges every year. This schedule is certainly the most difficult we’ve had in a long time.” To kick off the 2015 campaign, the Blazers will take part in two exhibitions. The Green and Gold will make the trip to Louisville Aug. 18, before hosting Clemson Aug. 22. Following the preparation games, the regular season gets underway Aug. 28 at longtime rival and former C-USA member school Memphis. “We open up with Louisville and Clemson, two teams that were in the Sweet 16 last year,” Getman said. “Then we have Memphis, who’s been a perennial foe, a team that we’ve had a great rivalry with over the years, and obviously is a former C-USA team. So that’ll be a good matchup with them in the first regular season game of the year at their place.” The home slate opens Aug. 30 at West Campus Field against Stetson, a team the Blazers have never faced. While there is no history on the field, there is off, and it’ll certainly prove to be an intriguing matchup according to Getman. “Stetson is our first home game,” Getman said. “Their head coach is my former assistant coach, Ernie Yarborough. He was the conference coach of the year last year in his first year as a head coach and did a great job at Stetson and really turned the program around. They’re going to give us a very good challenge and a team we’ve never played before so it’ll be something new. The teams don’t know each other but our coaches do, so we know what their style of play will be.” To kick off the first of two tournaments, UAB will make the trek to Indiana to face Notre Dame and the Hoosiers in the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament. “Heading up to Notre Dame, they were No. 1 in the nation for much of the year last year,” Getman said. “Playing at their place is always a great challenge and they’re simply a great team. Indiana is my alma mater and we’ve had a great series over the years. Two years ago they were defending national champions and we beat them here and it was a very exciting match. I’m certain they’re going to want revenge after that. They were winning with 15 seconds left in the game and we managed to steal it from them. I expect it to be a great match and a fun game.” From there, UAB hosts four matches in a row, including the 18th Annual “Soccer 7

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for a Cure” Classic. “It just continues on with more great games,” Getman said. “Our classic here, we’ll have two very difficult games with Illinois-Chicago, a very successful team over the years, and Gardner-Webb, who we haven’t played in a few years. The last time we played them they eliminated us in the NCAA Tournament about 10 years ago, and again I think that’ll be a very good game.” The C-USA slate opens Sept. 18 with a home match vs. South Carolina. In all, the Blazers will host four league matchups (South Carolina, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Charlotte) and travel to Old Dominion, New Mexico, Kentucky and Marshall in league play. “All the conference games, they’re always going to be challenging,” Getman said. “This conference is one of the top leagues in the country. Every game in the league will be challenging, but we’ve also got Akron coming to us. They were national champions just a few years ago. Every single game will be a big game. Every game is a game we think we can win, but we also know if we don’t play well we will lose. I think that’s what it takes to develop players and to develop our team. You have to play great teams day in and day out to push yourself and we’ll push, there’s no doubt about that.” The Forwards There’s no doubt UAB’s strong suit heading into the year is it’s group of forwards, who have consistently ranked near the top of the NCAA in scoring average in recent years. As noted before, the 2014 C-USA Offensive MVP Freddy Ruiz returns, along with Rami Dajani, Karl Chester and Lawson Crider. The Blazers also add newcomer Kevin Wallace to the equation. “You win or lose by scoring goals and we’ve been one of the top goal scoring teams in the country the past three years,” Getman said. “We return all but one of the forwards from last year. Freddy Ruiz, who was the conference offensive player of the year, returns for his senior season. Rami Dajani had a great year last year and scored a lot of big goals. Karl Chester, who will also be a senior, has battled through some injuries, but he’s the healthiest he’s been, fittest he’s been and I certainly expect him to have a great senior season. Lawson Crider, who joined us a year ago, now has a year with us under his belt. He’s a great goal scorer. He didn’t get as much playing time last year, but he’s made huge progress and is an amazing finisher. All four of those guys return to give us more than enough talent to continue scoring goals.” Combined, Dajani and Chester scored six goals in 2014 and played in all but two matches. Wallace, an all-state selection in 2014 from Missouri, also brings more depth at the position. “We also have Kevin Wallace joining us as a freshman,” Getman said. “He’s a big, athletic kid who works his tail off and he gives us a fifth forward who I think can score for us. Up front will certainly be one of the strengths of this team. Which players will play what role is still to be determined, but we know no matter what we’ll be able to put the ball in the back of the net.” The Defenders Defense has also always been an advantage the Blazers have held, especially with its stout defenders in Ian Svantesson, Lars Willemse, James Ngoe and Stewart Abrahart Those experienced players return for 2015, along with a plethora of newcomers. “We graduated Darion Copeland, our captain, who’s a great player and started every single game for four years, so he certainly leaves a hole. But, we return everybody else that played significant minutes,” Getman said. “We also return Stewart Abrahart, who sat out the second half due to injury. In a sense we lost one starter and gained one starter, so it’s a very experienced back line. Between Stewart Abrahart, Lars Willemse, James Ngoe, Ian Svantesson, all four of those have started a lot of games for us over the last three or four years, but there’s a lot of other young guys who have also showed that they can contribute.” Along with the four returnees, Evan Scarbrough and Chandler Stroupe are back, plus the addition of Berry Sonnenschein, Erik Henze and Chris Reichman. Laurent, who played in all 20 games last season, is questionable heading into 2015 due to injury. “Evan Scarbrough really had a great spring and stepped up. Chandler Stroupe is also ready to have a great year for us. The back line for us is deep, talented and athletic. We’ve got some good young players coming and joining us. Berry Sonnenschein from Holland I think is going to compete for a starting position right away. Even though in my mind we return four starters, we have potentially 5-6 guys that really could be starting. It’s a deep group, athletic group, maybe most important it’s an experienced group. I feel very confident in our ability to defend. We’ll have to figure out again exactly what combination of B l a z e r s


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2015 SEASON PREVIEW players, but having depth is really important. Defenders tend to take a beating over the course of the season, so being able to rest some people and share the load I think will be really important for us.” Last season, the UAB defense posted four shutouts. But even outside of their defensive skills, they also showed they can score. Between Svantesson, Willemse, Ngoe and Abrahart, the group combined for six goals and 11 assists. “Mathieu Laurent, who started every game the second half of the season, returns at the center of the back, but he was also injured this summer. Erik Henze is a freshman who’s joining us from here in Birmingham. He’s a big, powerful kid who will give us depth at the center back spot especially with Mathieu being injured. Chris Reichman is a defender from Colorado and very versatile player. He can either play from the left or right side and can even play the center. He’s a very good athlete, great skill, and a terrific soccer mind. He’s one who as he gets comfortable with what we’re doing, is going to make a big impact on UAB soccer. He’s going to be a new player that nobody has seen, but I think they’re going to enjoy watching him play.” The Midfielders Losing all-conference player Alex Clay and Pachinno Roberts certainly hurts, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players in waiting for the 2015 campaign. “This will probably be the area with the most change,” Getman said. “Just because we graduated two seniors that started and played an awful lot of minutes last year – Alex Clay and Pachinno Roberts. Even Diego Navarrete, who played as a forward, played some in midfield. There will definitely be some change.” Returning in 2015 are William White, 2014 all-freshmen selections David Valverde and DeAndre Robinson, along with Henrique Sposito, Cole Iverson and Aaron Getman-Pickering. “William White, who played a little bit at the end of the year last year, has really stepped up and showed that he can be a major impact player, so we’re excited to have him back there. David Valverde, who started almost every game as a freshman, is a year more experienced and a year more ready to go, tremendously talented and has proven that he can compete at this level.” Of the group of returnees, three played in nearly every match, while three saw playing time in a number of contests in 2014. “DeAndre Robinson, who came in last season hurt as a freshman, is fully healthy and fully fit and had a great spring for us,” Getman said. “He’s shown what a dangerous player he can be and what he’s capable of at midfield so we expect his minutes to go up and him make a contribution. Henrique Sposito, who we had as a starter coming into the season, got hurt in preseason and barely played the whole year. He’s healthy and fit and back, and I think he’s a tremendous talent, probably the most skillful player on our team, so I think having him back in our lineup will improve our ability to keep possession. Cole Iverson is a fifth-year senior and he’s just been Mr. Reliable and that guy we’ve been able to plug in almost anywhere on the field. I expect him to have a great senior season. He’s skillful, smart, tough and a very complete player. There’s a lot of options, a lot of people, there’s some new guys coming in I think that will compete right away.

Forward Freddy Ruiz, the defending C-USA Offensive Player of the Year, returns for his senior campaign in 2015. The Goalkeepers Returning in goal for his junior season and second as a starter for UAB is keeper Joe Kuzminsky. The Denver, Colo. native tallied 69 saves a year ago and put together a 1.14 goals allowed average. “Just as you win with the ability to score goals, you win with the ability to keep the ball out of the net,” Getman said. “Joe had a great year for us last year, played almost every minute of every game. He’s rock solid and is a year older, has a year more experience, so I certainly expect him to have another fantastic season.” Behind Kuzminsky is Hunter Weber, a returning junior, and incoming freshman Kyle Lancaster. “Hunter Weber, who was in the No. 2 role last year, had a great spring and has worked incredibly hard this summer and made terrific progress,” Getman said. “I think we have two experienced goalkeepers that are both ready to play. We’re very solid in goal. Kyle Lancaster, a freshman who will join us, gives us even more depth, He’s young, talented and I think he’ll push both of those guys for playing time. There’s three to give us the comfort to know that if somebody is having an off day or somebody is a little beat up, no matter what we’re going to be safe in goal and that last line will be a very safe place for us.”

“Aaron Getman (Pickering) will be going into his junior season with us. He’s been sort of Mr. Versatility. He and Cole have kind of been plugged into spots to where we needed them. They both had great spring seasons for us. Aaron played a lot at defensive midfield, then he played a lot of attacking midfield, and again he’s a very technical, smart player and works his tail off everyday and I expect him to have a big year.” Among the newcomers at the midfield position are Ryan Sullivan, Eder Mora and Clay McDonald. Each are extremely talented according to Getman, and expected to make a big contribution moving forward. “Ryan Sullivan is a transfer from Clemson,” Getman said. “He’s a big, powerful kid and has some experience at a high level and I think he’ll contribute. Eder Mora, who has been to our camp for the past five or six years, is the top player coming out of Georgia. He’s very skillful, very smart and I think he’s going to make a major impact right away and compete for a starting position right away. Clay McDonald, because he’s a local kid, not everybody in the country knows him, but he’s very athletic and very skillful and capable of making an impact from the first day. There are a lot of guys that can help us get it done at midfield. There’s a lot of new names that maybe our fans don’t know, but a lot of them are guys who have played a role for us and are now ready to show what they can do.” 8

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OPPONENT INFORMATION Louisville Cardinals (Louisville, Ky.) Head Coach...........................................................Ken Lolla School Record/Yrs....................................... 111-56-25/9 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 320-140-53/25 2014 Record...............................................................11-8-3 Men’s Soccer SID........................................... Garrett Wall Office Phone...............................................502-852-3088 E-Mail...............................................g.wall@louisville.edu Website..........................................................GoCards.com Clemson Tigers (Clemson, S.C.) Head Coach..................................................Mike Noonan School Record/Yrs..........................................44-40-17/5 Career Record/Yrs..........................................44-40-17/5 2014 Record...............................................................14-7-3 Men’s Soccer SID................................. Matt Rhinesmith Office Phone...............................................864-656-9227 E-Mail....................................... mrhines@g.clemson.edu Website............................................. ClemsonTigers.com Memphis Tigers (Memphis, Tenn.) Head Coach.......................................Richard Mulrooney School Record/Yrs..................................................... 0-1/1 Career Record/Yrs..................................................... 0-1/1 2014 Record................................................................. 9-7-2 Men’s Soccer SID...........................................................TBA Office Phone...................................................................TBA E-Mail.................................................................................TBA Website....................................................GoTigersGo.com Stetson Hatters (DeLand, Fla.) Head Coach..........................................Ernie Yarborough School Record/Yrs................................................. 8-7-2/1 Career Record/Yrs................................................. 8-7-2/1 2014 Record................................................................. 8-7-2 Men’s Soccer SID..............................................Cris Belvin Office Phone...............................................386-822-8937 E-Mail...............................................cbelvin@stetson.edu Website.......................................................GoHatters.com Indiana Hoosiers (Bloomington, Ind.) Head Coach.................................................. Todd Yeagley School Record/Yrs..........................................59-34-17/5 Career Record/Yrs....................................... 66-43-19/16 2014 Record...............................................................12-5-5 Men’s Soccer SID............................. Melanie Schneider Office Phone...............................................812-856-2939 E-Mail.................................................. ms48@indiana.edu Website..................................................... IUHoosiers.com Notre Dame Fighting Irish (South Bend, Ind.) Head Coach.....................................................Bobby Clark School Record/Yrs.....................................182-74-45/13 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 335-137-70/27 2014 Record...............................................................12-5-4 Men’s Soccer SID...........................................................TBA Office Phone...................................................................TBA E-Mail.................................................................................TBA Website..................................................................UND.com UIC Flames (Chicago, Ill.) Head Coach................................................... Sean Phillips School Record/Yrs............................................ 46-38-7/5 Career Record/Yrs............................................ 46-38-7/5 2014 Record................................................................. 7-8-2 Men’s Soccer SID...........................................Laura White Office Phone...............................................312-996-5880 E-Mail.....................................................lwhite88@uic.edu Website......................................................UICFlames.com Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (Boiling Springs, N.C.) Head Coach......................................................Tony Setzer School Record/Yrs.................................. 188-301-35/28 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 188-301-35/28 2014 Record...............................................................3-13-1

Men’s Soccer SID.....................................Whitney Noble Office Phone...............................................704-406-3981 E-Mail................................ wnoble@gardner-webb.edu Website....................................................GWUSports.com South Carolina Gamecocks (Columbia, S.C.) Head Coach....................................................Mark Berson School Record/Yrs.................................. 461-210-68/37 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 472-215-68/38 2014 Record............................................................ 10-10-0 Men’s Soccer SID........................................Koby Padgett Office Phone...............................................803-777-8017 E-Mail......................................................kpadgett@sc.edu Website.......................................GamecocksOnline.com Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Conway, S.C.) Head Coach.............................................. Shaun Docking School Record/Yrs.................................. 229-101-27/17 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 249-121-29/19 2014 Record...............................................................16-6-1 Men’s Soccer SID.............................................. Cody Bays Office Phone...............................................843-349-6467 E-Mail...................................................cbays@coastal.edu Website................................................GoCCUSports.com Old Dominion Monarchs (Norfolk, Va.) Head Coach.................................................. Alan Dawson School Record/Yrs.................................. 206-111-32/18 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 335-141-42/27 2014 Record...............................................................13-7-1 Men’s Soccer SID...........................................................TBA Office Phone...................................................................TBA E-Mail.................................................................................TBA Website.................................................... ODUSports.com Georgia State Panthers (Atlanta, Ga.) Head Coach................................................ Brett Surrency School Record/Yrs............................................ 43-46-5/5 Career Record/Yrs............................................ 43-46-5/5 2014 Record...................................................................8-10 Men’s Soccer SID.....................................Matt Arsenault Office Phone...............................................404-413-4034 E-Mail............................................marsenault1@gsu.edu Website....................................GeorgiaStateSports.com Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio.) Head Coach.................................................. Jared Embick School Record/Yrs............................................ 30-10-3/2 Career Record/Yrs..........................................77-31-11/6 2014 Record...............................................................13-6-1 Men’s Soccer SID........................................Sean Palchick Office Phone...............................................330-972-2677 E-Mail............................................spalchick@uakron.edu Website.............................................................GoZips.com FIU Panthers (Miami, Fla.) Head Coach..............................................Scott Calabrese School Record/Yrs................................................. 6-9-1/1 Career Record/Yrs..........................................63-53-17/7 2014 Record................................................................. 6-9-1 Men’s Soccer SID......................................... Greg Kincaid Office Phone...............................................305-348-1496 E-Mail....................................................... grkincai@fiu.edu Website....................................................... FIUSports.com New Mexico Lobos (Albuquerque, N.M.) Head Coach............................................ Jeremy Fishbein School Record/Yrs.....................................179-60-29/13 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 274-120-39/22 2014 Record...............................................................11-6-1 Men’s Soccer SID.............................................. Terry Kelly Office Phone...............................................408-829-9224 E-Mail................................................ terrykelly@unm.edu Website.........................................................GoLobos.com

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Florida Atlantic Owls (Boca Raton, Fla.) Head Coach....................................................... Kos Donev School Record/Yrs.................................. 206-257-29/28 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 206-257-29/28 2014 Record...............................................................1-13-2 Men’s Soccer SID................................Rachel Rodriguez Office Phone...............................................561-430-7148 E-Mail.......................................rrodriguez2014@fau.edu Website...................................................... FAUSports.com Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington, Ky.) Head Coach.......................................... Johan Cedergren School Record/Yrs............................................ 27-24-9/4 Career Record/Yrs............................................ 27-24-9/4 2014 Record...............................................................10-6-4 Men’s Soccer SID...............................................Jake Most Office Phone...............................................859-218-1475 E-Mail..................................................jake.most@uky.edu Website....................................................UKAthletics.com Marshall Thundering Herd (Huntington, W. Va.) Head Coach.......................................................... Bob Gray School Record/Yrs.................................. 176-172-32/20 Career Record/Yrs.................................. 431-248-57/38 2014 Record................................................................. 7-9-3 Men’s Soccer SID........................................... Kyle Gibson Office Phone...............................................304-696-4662 E-Mail...................................... gibson210@marshall.edu Website.......................................................HerdZone.com Charlotte 49ers (Charlotte, N.C.) Head Coach..................................................Kevin Langan School Record/Yrs............................................ 41-14-7/4 Career Record/Yrs............................................ 41-14-7/4 2014 Record...............................................................14-4-1 Men’s Soccer SID........................................ Brent Stastny Office Phone...............................................704-687-1021 E-Mail................................................bmstastn@uncc.edu Website............................................. Charlotte49ers.com


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MIKE GETMAN Head Coach • 24th Season Indiana, 1982 Mike Getman has seen his dream of a UAB soccer program that would compete for conference titles and NCAA Tournament berths come true. Getman, now in his 24th season as UAB’s head coach, has led the Blazers to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a spot in the Elite Eight in 1999 and Sweet 16 in 2001. Additionally, he has led UAB teams to six regular season and tournament championships and has been selected the conference coach of the year on three different occasions. The Getman File Coaching Experience 1992 - Present............................... UAB (HC) 1987-91.....................................Harvard (HC) 1984-86......................................Indiana (AC)

In 2014, UAB qualified for its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last four seasons and eighth overall, hosting an NCAA opening-round matchup for the fourth time in school history. The Blazers finished 2014 as the No. 25 scoring offense in the NCAA (1.80 GPG), the fifth-straight year of finishing in the top-50 in scoring in the NCAA.

The Blazers finished third in the C-USA regular season standings in 2014, the fourth time in the last six seasons of finishing topthree. Seven Blazers were also named All-Conference USA under Getman, as the Green and Gold were ranked as high as No. 18 at one point during the year. In 2013, UAB appeared in the NSCAA/Continental Tire Poll for 12 consecutive weeks and was ranked as high as No. 8 in the nation. The Blazers led the country in scoring, recording 2.39 goals per game in 2013. For the fifth-straight year, UAB won at least 10 matches, as the squad went 12-5-1. The fans came out in bunches to see the 2013 UAB men’s soccer team at West Campus Field, as the squad ranked No. 39 in the country in average home attendance. An average of 968 people attended the Blazers’ home matches last season. For the fourth time since 2003, UAB finished in the top 50 in the nation in average attendance. 3,205 people, a West Campus Field regular-season record, watched the Blazers defeat 2012 national champion Indiana, 2-1 in overtime, on Friday, Sept. 6. In addition, 1,776 people, the 10th-best crowd in facility history, came out to watch UAB play Charlotte to a 0-0 draw in the UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic on Friday, Sept. 1. The 2012 season proved to be another solid campaign, as the Blazers earned an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament, marking the second straight year the team has played in the national tournament. It marked the third time in program history that the Green and Gold played in the NCAA Tournament in consecutive seasons. The Blazers finished the season with a 10-8-2 mark, the fourth year in-a-row with at least 10 victories. In all, it is a far cry from when Getman accepted the job of turning the Blazer program around. He inherited a program in 1992 that had just three winning records in its first 13 seasons. Getman set goals for the program and Blazer fans know that many of those original goals have been met or exceeded. Consider the following: - The Blazers have won 254 matches since 1993 for an average of more than 11 wins per season. - Eight trips to the NCAA Tournament - 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2014 (The Elite Eight in `99 and Sweet 16 in `01). - Six conference titles, including four regular-season championships (C-USA in `95, `99 and `11 and Great Midwest in `94) and two conference tournament championship crowns (C-USA in `99 and Great Midwest in `94). - The Blazers have been ranked in the national poll in 19 of the last 21 seasons, including a highest ranking of No. 3 in 2003 and highest finish of eighth in 1999. - Defeated three No. 1-ranked teams in SMU (2006), North Carolina (2000), and UCLA (1997). - Victories over traditional national powers and ranked teams, such as No. 18 Coastal Carolina in 2014; No. 8 Indiana and No. 24 VCU in 2013; No. 20 Washington in 2012; No. 6 UCF and No. 15 SMU in 2011; No. 10 UIC and No. 13 Kentucky 1 0

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MIKE GETMAN in 2009; No. 3 Indiana in 2007; No. 1 SMU and No. 17 Kentucky in 2006; No. 11 USF in 2004; No. 3 Saint Louis, No. 9 USF, No. 13 Furman (twice), and No. 20 South Carolina in 2001; No. 1 North Carolina and No. 6 Furman in 2000; No. 2 Saint Louis (twice), No. 5 Southwest Missouri State,  No. 17 SMU, and No. 18 Santa Clara, all in 1999; and No. 1 UCLA in 1997. - 123 all-conference honorees. - Six conference Newcomer of the Year awards. - The building of a top-flight soccer facility on campus, West Campus Field. The facility attracts large crowds for not only UAB matches, but serves as a site for international soccer events. The Blazers became the first collegiate program to ever compete against the U.S. National Team in March 2000. UAB has won more than 70 percent of all its matches at WCF. - Getman is the winningest coach in Conference USA history with a record 97 league wins. - More than 100 conference academic honor roll members over the last 20 years. - Five Academic All-Americans. With all of those accomplishments, Getman is not satisfied. “We want to be a national contender every year,” he said. “We play in one of the toughest conferences in the nation, Conference USA, and we feel that our schedule helps us to prepare for postseason play.” In 2005, Getman was named the C-USA Coach of the Decade for his accomplishments during his coaching tenure at UAB. Furthermore, Getman has been named conference Coach of the Year three times. He holds a 300-181-45 (.613) mark in 28 seasons as a head coach and a 258-156-36 (.613) record in 23 seasons at UAB. Even more impressive is the total of 123 all-conference selections he has coached at UAB. From 2008-11, Getman served on the NCAA Men’s Soccer Committee. He also played a large part in bringing the 2011 and 2012 NCAA Men’s College Cup to Birmingham. Furthermore, Getman is ranked among college soccer’s top men’s active coaches (34th in winning percentage and 18th in victories). The 28-year coaching veteran also ranks among the winningest coaches in NCAA Division I soccer history, ranking 46th all-time in victories. Getman is among a handful of coaches who both played for and coached a team to the NCAA College Cup, accomplishing the feat twice as a player and once as a coach. Getman’s players’ successes extend off the field as well. Over 90 percent of student-athletes who have played four years during his tenure as head coach completed their degree requirements. He now boasts more than 100 C-USA honor roll members (3.0 GPA or above), 27 C-USA academic medal recipients (3.75 GPA or above) and five academic All-Americans. How Getman Ranks Winningest Active NCAA D-I Coaches (Wins) Pl. Coach, Team Record 1. Tom Martin, James Madison......................................................... 468-191-64 (.692) 2. Mark Berson, S. Carolina................................................................. 462-205-68 (.675) 3. Bob Warming, Penn State.............................................................. 428-208-74 (.655) 4. Bob Gray, Marshall........................................................................... 424-239-54 (.629) 5. Ralph Lundy, C of C.......................................................................... 423-292-50 (.586) 19. Mike Getman, UAB........................................................300-182-46 (.612) Winningest Active NCAA D-I Coaches (Pct.) Pl. Coach, Team Record (Pct.) 1. Dave Brandt, Navy...............................................................................291-59-28 (.807) 2. Ray Reid, Connecticut........................................................................394-97-61 (.769) 3. Jamie Clark, Washington..................................................................... 80-26-12 (.729) 4. Dave Masur, St. John’s (N.Y.).......................................................... 378-130-78 (.712) 5. Dennis Currier, Dayton................................................................... 281-104-36 (.710) 35. Mike Getman, UAB........................................................300-182-46 (.612) Winningest NCAA D-I Coaches All-Time (Wins) Pl. Coach, Team Record (Pct.) 1. Jerry Yeagley....................................................................................... 544-101-45 (.821) 2. Stephen Negoesco........................................................................... 540-172-66 (.737) 3. Jack Mackenzie.................................................................................. 516-258-76 (.652) 4. Michael Parker................................................................................... 494-192-33 (.710) 5. Tom Martin............................................................................................468-191-64 (.692 41. Mike Getman.................................................................300-182-46 (.612) 1 1

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Getman has further improved his already impressive academic standards over the past few years, as three Blazers have been tabbed the C-USA Scholar Athlete of the Year, with all three honorees coming over the last nine seasons (Lukasz Kwapisz in 2004, Jeremy Drake in 2006 and Wes Johnson in 2008). In fact, in 2006, Drake was tabbed the league’s Scholar Athlete of the Year for men’s soccer, while Lukasz Kwapisz earned the post-graduate scholarship award for men’s soccer. The duo was the only UAB student-athletes to earn the prestigious awards in any sport. UAB fans have responded to the program’s winning ways as home attendance average at West Campus Field over the past few years is close to 1,000. In 2003, UAB was 16th in the nation in average attendance (1,077/game) and 25th in the nation in total attendance (7,545). During the 2006 campaign, UAB ranked 31st in average attendance (853/game) and 43rd in total attendance (5,972). In 2009, UAB ranked 48th in total attendance (6,779). In 2011, the Blazers had three of the top-10 crowds in West Campus Field history. The Blazers opened the 2011 campaign B l a z e r s


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MIKE GETMAN against Clemson in front of 3,141 fans, who witnessed the 2-1 UAB victory. The Green & Gold also played in front of 2,214 fans for the NCAA Tournament second round contest against Charlotte and 1,235 fans to the first-ever soccer match played at Regions Park (Hoover, Ala.) when the Blazers took on Memphis. Those crowds rank among the top in program history. The Blazers finished the 2011 season with a perfect 4-0 record against top-25 teams. UAB closed the year ranked No. 21 in the nation according to the National Soccer Coaches Associate of America (NSCAA) with a 13-5-3 mark. The Blazers finished C-USA play with a 6-1-1 record and a share of the regular season title. In 2009, a West Campus Field record crowd of 3,481 witnessed UAB’s 3-0 exhibition victory over Clemson. Even though that match did not count in the Blazers’ overall record, it served as a catalyst for the rest of the year and what was to come. Getman guided his 2009 squad to a 12-4-2 overall record, including road victories over No. 10 UIC (3-1) and No. 13 Kentucky (1-0). Despite the disappointment in missing the NCAA Tournament, Getman still managed to reach the 10-win plateau for the 14th time in his 18 seasons as head coach at UAB. Prior to the 2011 season, the Blazers last reached the NCAA Tournament in 2006, which capped a stretch of four NCAA Tournament appearances over an eight-year span. The campaign was highlighted when previously undefeated and then-No. 1-ranked SMU invaded West Campus Field. In front of a then-record crowd of 2,755 fans, the Blazers stunned the Mustangs, 2-1, to set off an impressive run of 3-0-2 to end the campaign. UAB also defeated No. 10 Notre Dame (1-0), No. 16 South Carolina (3-2), No. 18 Kentucky (1-0/ot) and No. 24 UNC Greensboro (3-2) during the season. In 1999, the Blazers began the most successful three-year stretch in UAB men’s soccer history by advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals. The Blazers won both the Conference USA regular season and tournament championships, finished eighth in the final NSCAA national poll and posted a 17-6 overall record. The Blazers The Getman family (left to right): Ethan, Rena, Nathan, Mike, and Eli set the school record for wins in a season and had a school record 13-match winning streak. In 2000, the Blazers fell to Washington in a four-overtime match that was arguably the most exciting NCAA Tournament match ever played. It was UAB’s first appearance in the tournament as an at-large team and the first back-to-back appearance in school history. UAB would finish that year 14-5-2 overall mark and a 5-1-2 record in C-USA play. In 2001, UAB made a third consecutive trip to the NCAAs. The Blazers opened tournament play with a 1-0 overtime victory over Furman, then defeated region hosts South Carolina, 3-2, to earn a trip to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three years. Despite dropping a 3-2 double overtime heartbreaker to Clemson, UAB finished 15-6, runner-up in C-USA, and set a school record with nine players selected to all-conference teams. Getman came to Birmingham from Harvard, where he was head coach from 1987-91. During his time at the Cambridge, Mass., school, his teams posted a 42-26-9 (.604) record, including a 21-11-3 (.643) mark in Ivy League play. In his first season at Harvard, he led his team to the 1987 NCAA Final Four, as the Crimson went 14-1-3 and captured the Ivy League title. He became the youngest coach (28) to lead a team to the Division I Final Four. The following season, Harvard was ranked No. 1 for the first time in the school’s history. While at Harvard, Getman developed 21 All-Ivy League players, nine All-New England performers and two All-Americans. He started his coaching career at his alma mater, Indiana, where he served as an assistant coach from 1984-86. In those three seasons, the Hoosiers were in the NCAA Tournament twice and played in the 1984 title game. Getman played professionally as a defender for the Detroit Express of the American Soccer League from 1982-83. He was the team’s Rookie of the Year in 1982, as the Express won the ASL championship. A three-year letterwinner at Indiana, he played fullback for the Hoosiers from 1977-81, during which time IU finished as an NCAA Division I national finalist in 1978 and 1980. A native of Bloomington, Ind., he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana in 1982 and his master’s in athletic administration from IU in 1987. Involved in all facets of soccer, Getman has been South Region coach for the U.S. Soccer Festival. He was the chairman of the soccer games committee for the 1996 Birmingham Olympic Soccer Committee. He has also served as a guest columnist on the 1998 World Cup Tournament for the Birmingham Post-Herald. He and his wife, Rena, reside in Homewood. They have three children, Nathan (21), Eli (16), and Ethan (15).

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JUSTUS GRIFFIN Assistant Coach • 21st Season UAB, 1994 Justus Griffin, who has been a part of the UAB men’s soccer program since head coach Mike Getman’s first season back in 1992, begins his 21st season with the Blazers’ staff. He assists with on-the-field coaching and the general administration of the program. “Justus has been with our program as a player and as a coach for over 20 years and he is a big part of our success,” Getman said. “I am very fortunate to have an assistant who understands our team and what we expect so well.” The Griffin File Coaching Experience 1995 - Present............................... UAB (AC)

Griffin is involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scheduling and coordinating travel. During his tenure, UAB has achieved unprecedented success with eight NCAA tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight and two Sweet 16 teams.

Griffin was a three-year letterwinner for the Blazers (1992-94) as a defender. He helped lead the Blazers to the program’s first conference championship and NCAA Tournament in 1994. He finished his playing career having started 59-of-60 matches in his three seasons. He scored one goal and tallied 10 assists and was selected to the Great Midwest All-Newcomer team in 1992. After his career with the Blazers, Griffin signed a contract to play with the Chattanooga Express of the EISL in 1994. He played one year with the Express before returning to the UAB program at the beginning of the 1995 campaign. Prior to coming to Birmingham, he played one season (1991) at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss., where he was selected the team’s Best Defensive Player. Griffin received his United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “B” license and is a member of the Alabama ODP staff. He resides in Birmingham.

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JOEL WALLACE Assistant Coach • 7th Season MacMurray, 1991 Joel Wallace, a former UAB assistant who spent 11 years as the head men’s soccer coach at Westminster (Mo.) College, enters his seventh season in his second stint on the Blazers’ staff. Wallace specializes in working with goalkeepers and continues that role in his position with the Blazers. UAB head coach Mike Getman feels Wallace is an excellent asset to his staff and for his players.

The Wallace File Coaching Experience 2009 - Present............................... UAB (AC) 1998-2008...................... Westminster (HC) 1997....................................MacMurray (HC) 1996.................................. Connecticut (AC) 1994-95............................................ UAB (AC) 1992-94.............................. MacMurray (AC)

“Coach Wallace brings a lot of energy and experience to our team,” said Getman. “I am very excited to have such an outstanding coach in our program. His primary responsibility is coaching our goalkeepers, but he will have a hand in all aspects of UAB Soccer.” Wallace, who boasts more than 20 years of collegiate soccer coaching experience, was the head men’s coach at Westminster from 1998-2008. Additionally, he coached the women’s soccer team from 2005-08. Wallace was an assistant coach at UAB under Getman from 1994-95.

Wallace left the Westminster men’s program as the winningest soccer coach in school history, racking up an 11-year record of 105-85-16. Additionally, he guided the Blue Jays to the school’s first conference title in soccer and its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2002. Including his one year spent as a head coach at his alma mater, MacMurray (Mo.) College, Wallace has compiled a career record of 121-91-17 during his 12-year head coaching career. Prior to becoming a collegiate head coach, Wallace spent five seasons as an assistant coach at MacMurray College (1992-94) and Connecticut (1996), as well as with the Blazers. While at UAB, Wallace also earned his master’s degree in athletic administration. Wallace is a graduate of MacMurray College where he earned first-team all-conference and all-region honors in the net. During his playing days (1988-91), Wallace helped lead MacMurray to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 (1990) and Elite Eight (1991). He was also tabbed a two-time Prairie College Conference Most Valuable Player (1989 and 1990). He still holds several school records, including most career shutouts (40), most shutouts in a season (18 in 1991), and most consecutive shutouts (7). His 18 shutouts during the 1991 campaign also are an NCAA Division III record. Wallace has two children, a daughter, Ryli (19), and son, Kevin (18), who is a member of the UAB men’s soccer program.

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SANDY GBANDI Assistant Coach • 1st Season Sandy Gbandi joined the UAB men’s soccer staff in the summer of 2015 as a student assistant. Gbandi was a student-athlete at UAB from 2002-05. He just recently retired from professional soccer after playing two years for FC Dallas of the MLS and several more years for the Puerto Rico Islanders.

The Gbandi File Coaching Experience 2015 - Present............................... UAB (AC)

The Houston, Texas native was named to the NSCAA All-Region Team in 2004, and was also an All-Conference USA First Team Selection during that season. He earned second team honors a year later before turning pro. “I am very excited to add Sandy to our staff. He was a fantastic player for us and went on to have a long professional career after being drafted by FC Dallas. He brings a pro perspective to our team and I know he will help our players reach for their dreams.”

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SUPPORT STAFF

Drew Barnette Academic Advising Eighth Season

Ian Cavanah Student Manager Second Season

Laurie Fincher Athletic Training Second Season

Kyle O’Connor Equipment Second Season

Stacey Torman Sports Enhancement 27th Season

Jen Kost Marketing Second Season

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13 STEWART ABRAHART Defense • R-Sr. • 6-3 • 170 Duluth, Ga. • Greater Atlanta Christian School Junior Season (2014) - Played and started in a total of 11 games - Finished with three assists to tally three points on the year - Part of the UAB backline that held opponents to one goal or less in 11 games and shutout four opponents - Tallied assists in three-straight games (at Coastal Carolina, vs. Missouri State, at FIU) - Named to the C-USA All-Academic Team - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists............. 1, 5x, last at FIU (9/27/14) Points.............. 1, 5x, last at FIU (9/27/14)

Redshirt Season (2013) - Did not participate in any games due to injury - Earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades

Sophomore Season (2012) - Saw action in 13 matches, starting nine - Member of the starting lineup in the first seven matches of the season, before injuries slowed him down - Part of the defense that recorded a clean sheet at Clemson (9/10) - Recorded two shots on the year - Earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades. Freshman Season (2011) - Played in all 21 contests as a true freshman, making 20 starts in the Blazers’ defense - Part of a back line that allowed a goals against average of 1.01 and seven shutouts during the season, both of which led C-USA - Third on the team in total minutes played with 1,814 - Had a pair of assists on the season, which tied for fourth on the team - Recorded seven shots, two of which came on frame - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll High School - Four-year starter under head coach Thom Jacquet at Greater Atlanta Christian School - Selected as an ESPN Rise All-State honoree in 2010 - Helped lead team to a state championship in 2011 Other Soccer Info - Played his club soccer for Alpharetta Ambush under head coach David Eristavi - Played alongside a pair of other Blazers (Karl Chester and Darion Copeland) - Captained the Ambush to state and regional titles, along with USYSA National Championship in 2010 - Helped team reach the national finals in 2011 - Was selected to the Chelsea All-Star Team at the 2010 Disney Showcase. Personal - Born Stewart Bradley Abrahart on Sept. 9, 1992 in Dagenham, England - Son of James and Jacqui Abrahart - Has one brother, James, and two sisters, Sam and Abbie - Business major

Individual Career History ABRAHART, Stewart

Career Statistics Season

2011 2012 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

21 1814 13 772 11 789 45 3375

G

0 0 0 0

A

2 0 3 5

Pts Shot Shot%

2 0 3 5

7 2 3 12

.000 .000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

2 1 2 5

CHESTER, Karl1 7 Season

GP

Min.

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.286 .500 .667 .417

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0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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3 KARL CHESTER Forward • R-Sr. • 5-10 • 155 Kathleen, Ga. • Perry HS Junior Season (2014) - Was one of UAB’s top players off the bench after playing in 18 games and drawing five starts - Scored in the 3-1 season-opening win vs. Memphis - Also dished out three assists (vs. Memphis, vs. Marshall and vs. Old Dominion), which ranked tied for third on the team - Put five of his 10 shots on target Career-Highs Goals...........................2, at UCF (10/27/12) Assists.........1, 9x, last vs. ODU (11/1/14) Points.......................... 4, at UCF (10/2712)

Sophomore Season (2013) - Played in the final eight games of the 2013 season - Tallied three assists on the season, which ranked sixth on the squad

Freshman Season (2012) - Played in all but one game, starting 15 matches, after redshirting his first year on campus - Named to the 2012 Conference USA All-Freshman Team - Ranked third on the team in scoring with 13 points (5g, 3a) on the season - Tied for the team-lead in game-winning goals with two - Also was tied for third on the squad in goals and assists - Fueled the team to a 4-3 victory at UCF (10/27) behind a career-best four points (2g) - Made his first start of his collegiate career in the season opener vs. Mercer (8/24) Redshirt Season (2011) - Saw action in three contests before an injury forced him to take a medical redshirt - Saw first collegiate action against VCU (9/16) High School - A four-year letterwinner under head coach Sam Said at Perry High School - Tabbed an ESPN Rise First Team All-State honoree in 2010 - Finished his senior year with 50 goals, which set the school record for goals scored in a season - Named the Region’s Most Valuable Player in 2011 - Participated in the Georgia state all-star game in 2011 - Selected as team’s MVP following his junior season - Also tabbed as a two-time team captain by his teammates and coaches. Other Soccer Info - Played his club soccer for Alpharetta Ambush under head coach David Eristavi - Played alongside a pair of other Blazers (Stewart Abrahart and Darion Copeland) - Helped lead the team to state and regional titles, along with USYSA National Championship in 2010 - Voted MVP of National Championship, as he scored seven goals in four games at the National Championship Tournament - Also helped team reach the finals of the 2011 national championship. Personal - Born Karl Luther Chester on Nov. 28, 1992 in Savage, Minn. Individual Career History - Son of Harvee and Gisela Chester - Has one sister, Elena ABRAHART, Stewart - Graphic design major Season

2011 2012 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

21 1814 13 772 11 789 45 3375

G

0 0 0 0

A

2 0 3 5

Pts Shot Shot%

2 0 3 5

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

3 33 19 1117 8 289 18 750 48 2189

.000 .000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

2 1 2 5

G

0 5 0 1 6

A

0 3 3 3 9

Pts Shot Shot%

0 13 3 5 21

2 30 9 10 51

.000 .167 .000 .100 .118

SOG SOG%

GP

Min.

GW PK-Att

0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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A

Pts Shot Shot%

GW PK-Att

0 11 4 5 20

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.286 .500 .667 .417

CHESTER, Karl

Career Statistics Season

7 2 3 12

0 2 0 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0


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23 LAWSON CRIDER Forward • R-So. • 6-0 • 170 Mayfield, Ky. • Carl Sandburg Sophomore Season (2014) - Played in three matches as a sophomore after transferring in to UAB - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Carl Sandburg (2013) - Led the nation in goals in his only season at Carl Sandburg College in 2013 - Earned NSCAA All-North Region First Team accolades and NSCAA All-America First Team honors Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists........................................................N/A Points.........................................................N/A

Kentucky (2012) - Redshirted his only season at Kentucky

High School - Played developmental academy soccer at Shattuk-St. Mary’s and Graves County High School - Led his team in assists from 2007-2009 and in 2011 - Selected as a team captain for the 2008-2010 seasons - Played for Darlington Soccer Academy as a sophomore in high school, played on the U19 team and started as a 15-year-old Other Soccer Info - Scored 54 goals and handed out 77 assists in his club career Career History - Helped lead his club team to the Individual 2009 club soccer national finals - Led his club to a Kentucky state finalist showing in 2008 - His team won the national indoor championship in 2007 ABRAHART, Stewart - Member of the Kentucky State ODP, Regional Pool, and the US Club Soccer National Team GPEnglish Min. clubs Gduring A thePts Shotfrom Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att - Season Trained with summer 2007-2009 - 2011 Named MVP the Kentucky 21at1814 0 and 2 Indiana 2 soccer 7 camps .000 in 2007 2 .286 0 0-0 2012

13

772

0

0

0

2

.000

1

.500

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

3 33 19 1117 8 289 18 750 48 2189

0 5 0 1 6

0 3 3 3 9

0 13 3 5 21

2 30 9 10 51

.000 .167 .000 .100 .118

0 11 4 5 20

.000 .367 .444 .500 .392

2014 11 789 0 3 3 3 .000 2 .667 Personal 45 Heath 3375 Crider0 on Feb. 5 23, 1994 5 12Murray, .00Ky. 0 5 .417 - TOTAL Born Lawson in - Son of Kevin and Sonya Crider CHESTER, Karl - Has one sister, Dallas - Season Biology major GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

GW PK-Att

0 2 0 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

15 351 18 755 18 1276 20 1575 71 3957

G

1 0 8 7 16

A

0 4 6 7 17

Pts Shot Shot%

2 4 22 21 49

12 15 25 34 86

.083 .000 .320 .206 .186

SOG SOG%

8 4 13 20 45

.667 .267 .520 .588 .523

GW PK-Att

0 0 2 2 4

0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 3-4

COPELAND, Darion Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

20 20 18 19 77

Min.

1710 1783 1597 1667 6757

G

1 2 1 1 5

A

0 0 0 1 1

2014 TOTAL

GP

3 3

2 4 2 3 11

11 12 8 10 41

.091 .167 .125 .100 .122

SOG SOG%

4 4 3 6 17

.364 .333 .375 .600 .415

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1 0 0 1 2

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1

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Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot%

Min.

33 33

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

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2013

GP

18

Min.

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G

4

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2

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9 RAMI DAJANI Forward • Jr. • 5-9 • 155 Niles, Ill. • Maine East HS Sophomore Season (2014) - One of UAB’s most consistent players off the bench, playing in 19 of the 20 contests with one start - Named to the C-USA All-Tournament Team - Finished third on the team in scoring with five goals and 11 points - Led Conference USA in game winners with three - Finished the year with 20 shots for 14 on goal in 736 minutes played - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Career-Highs

Freshman Season (2013) - The only UAB freshman to see time on the pitch in every game - Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team - Fifth on the team in scoring with 10 points (four goals, two assists) on the season - A key piece in the UAB offense that led the country in scoring - Tallied a career-best three points (one goal, one assist) at Memphis (10/2) Individual Career History High School - Played for coach Vic DiPrizio at Maine East High School ABRAHART, Stewart - Tabbed with all-conference, all-region, and all-state honors in 2012 -Season Scored a GP school-record during theShot% 2011 and 2012 seasons Min. G 31 goals A Pts Shot SOG SOG% GW PK-Att -2011 Finished his 21 high 1814school 0 career 2 with 2 88 goals 7 .and 000 130 2points .28and 6 led0 his team 0-0 in scoring every year he was on the squad -2012 Team MVP his 13following 772 0 junior 0 and0senior 2 seasons .000 1 .500 0 0-0 -2014 Inducted11 into 789 the Maine of0 Fame2 .667 0 East3 High3School 3 Hall .00 0 0-0 -TOTAL Four-year45 varsity 3375starter. 0 5 5 12 .000 5 .417 0 0-0 Goals.................2, vs. Marshall (10/18/14) Assists.....................1, vs. Virginia (9/7/14) Points...............4, vs. Marshall (10/18/14)

CHESTER, Karl Other Soccer Info - Played club soccer under coach Kevin Francis and Vinton Francis for JaHbat in Chicago, winning the state cup. Season

GP Min.

G

A

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

2011 3 33 0 0 0 2 .000 0 Personal 2012 19 1117 5 3 13 30 .167 11 -2013 Born Rami Dajani on February 27, 1996 in Chicago, Ill. 8 289 0 3 3 9 .000 4 -2014 Son of Suhail 18 and 750 Suha1 Dajani 3 5 10 .100 5 -TOTAL Two sisters, 48 Didi 2189and Aya 6 9 21 51 .118 20

- Exercise science major Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

15 351 18 755 18 1276 20 1575 71 3957

G

1 0 8 7 16

.000 .367 .444 .500 .392

GW PK-Att

0 2 0 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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0 4 6 7 17

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

2 4 22 21 49

12 15 25 34 86

.083 .000 .320 .206 .186

8 4 13 20 45

.667 .267 .520 .588 .523

GW PK-Att

0 0 2 2 4

0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 3-4

COPELAND, Darion Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

20 20 18 19 77

1710 1783 1597 1667 6757

G

1 2 1 1 5

A

0 0 0 1 1

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

2 4 2 3 11

11 12 8 10 41

.091 .167 .125 .100 .122

4 4 3 6 17

.364 .333 .375 .600 .415

GW PK-Att

1 0 0 1 2

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1

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2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

3 3

33 33

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

0 0

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

18 753 19 736 37 1489

.000 .000

0 0

.000 .000

G

4 5 9

A

2 1 3

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

10 11 21

15 20 35

.267 .250 .257

8 14 22

.533 .700 .629

GETMAN-PICKERING, A. 2 0

Season

GP Min.

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

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Career Statistics Season

0 0

G

A

|

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20 AARON GETMAN-PICKERING Midfielder • R-Jr. • 5-8 • 150 New Paltz, N.Y. • New Paltz HS Sophomore Season (2014) - Played in 16 games during his sophomore campaign - Scored one goal in the 4-1 win against Vermont to kick-off the Soccer For A Cure Classic, which coincided with UAB win No. 250 for his uncle and UAB head coach Mike Getman - Finished the year with three shots for one on goal - Named the Student-Athlete of the Week in September - Earned the league’s academic medal and named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Career-Highs

Freshman Season (2013) Individual History during the 2013 campaign - Saw action inCareer three matches - Had one assist on the year ABRAHART, Stewart USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll - Named to the Conference -Season Earned the Conference USA Academic Medal GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att Goals...................1, vs. Vermont (9/12/14) Assists................... 1, vs. Mercer (9/21/13) Points.................2, vs. Vermont (9/12/14)

2011 21 1814 0 2 2 7 .000 2 .286 0 0-0 Redshirt Season 2012 13 772 (2012) 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 -2014 Did not see due 11 any 789 action 0 in 2012 3 3 to3 redshirt .000 status 2 .667 0 0-0 -TOTAL Earned the Conference to student-athletes who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or 45 3375 0 USA 5 Commissioner’s 5 12 .000Academic 5 .4Medal, 17 0given0-0 better CHESTER, Karl Honor Roll - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Season GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att High School 3 starter 33 0 0head0coach 2 Stu.0Robinson 00 0 at.0New 00 Paltz 0 High 0-0 School -2011 A three-year under 19 captain, 1117 5 helped 3 13 30 .16a7 state 11 sectional .367 semifinal 2 0-0in 2011 -2012 As a senior he lead team to 2013 8in scoring 289 0 3 3 .000 4 .444 0 0-0 -2014 Led team as a junior and a109senior 18 750 1 3 5 .100 5 .500 1 0-0 -TOTAL Also topped the squad in points both seasons 48 2189 6 9 21 51 .118 20 .392 3 0-0 - Graduated in the top 10-percent of his class after maintaining a 3.96 GPA throughout high school - Had a standout prep career playingCLAY, on both Alexthe tennis and ski teams. SeasonSoccer GP Min. A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att Other Info G 15 soccer 351 1 0 2 12Chuck .083Wilder 8 at .Middlepath 667 0 FC 0-0 -2011 Played club under head coach 18 755 4 championship 4 15 .000 4 .267 0 0-0 -2012 Helped lead team to0regional 18 1276 8 6 of 22 state 25cup.320 13 .520 2 0-0 -2013 Also reached the quarterfinal 7 soccer 7 21 06 20 .588 2 3-4 -2014 Nephew20 of 1575 head men’s coach34Mike.2Getman

TOTAL

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16

17

49

86

.186

45

.523

4

3-4

Personal COPELAND, Darion - Born Aaron Michael Getman-Pickering on Aug. 27, 1994 in Kingston, N.Y. -Season Son of Dan and Janice GP Getman Min. G A PtsPickering Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att -2011 One sister, 20 Zoe 1710 1 0 2 11 .091 4 .364 1 0-0 -2012 Philosophy and political economy 20 1783 2 0 4 and 12 history .167 major 4 .333 0 0-0 2013 2014 TOTAL

18 1597 19 1667 77 6757

1 1 5

0 1 1

2 3 11

8 10 41

.125 .100 .122

3 6 17

.375 .600 .415

0 1 2

0-0 0-1 0-1

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2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

3 3

33 33

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

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2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

18 753 19 736 37 1489

G

4 5 9

A

2 1 3

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

3 16 19

40 375 415

10 11 21

15 20 35

.267 .250 .257

8 14 22

.533 .700 .629

GW PK-Att

1 3 4

0-0 0-0 0-0

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Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

G

0 1 1

A

1 0 1

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

1 2 3

3 3 6

.000 .333 .167

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4 COLE IVERSON Midfielder • R-Sr. • 5-11 • 160 Decatur, Ala. • Decatur HS Junior Season (2014) - Saw playing time in eight games during his junior campaign Sophomore Season (2013) - Participated in 12 contests, starting the first two games of the year - Had one assist in 2013 Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists.......................... 1, at VCU (8/30/13) Points........................... 1, at VCU (8/30/13)

Freshman Season (2012) - Saw action in 11 matches for the Blazers, starting one game - Started the first game of his collegiate career vs. Marshall (10/20) - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Redshirt Season (2011) - Played in three contests but forced to redshirt the year due to an injury High School - Attended Decatur High School but did not play soccer - Ranked as the No. 4 player in the south region by Top Drawer Soccer - Was a member of the US U17 National Team pool - Was also selected to the Elite Soccer Player Program in 2008 and also was a member of the Academy Select Team in 2009 - A member of the A/B honor roll all four years Other Soccer Info - He played his club soccer for Birmingham United Soccer Academy under head coach Oliver Weiss - Helped team to five consecutive Alabama state championships - Was team captain in 2010 and 2011 - Helped lead team to U.S. Academy playoffs in 2009 and 2010 Personal - Born Cole Davis Iverson on Jan. 6, 1993 in Decatur, Ala. - Son of Jody and Kim Iverson - Four brothers, Phoenix, Noah, Colt, and Deacon - Accounting major

Individual Career History HOF, Miguel

Career Statistics Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

3 11 12 8 34

Min.

50 322 309 207 888

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0 0 0 0 0

A

0 0 1 0 1

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 1 0 1

1 0 1 0 2

.000 .000 .000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

1 0 1 0 2

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Min.

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A

Pts Shot Shot%

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1 JOE KUZMINKSY Goalkeeper • R-Jr. • 6-4 • 170 Denver, Colo. • D’Evelyn HS Sophomore Season (2014) - Started in all 20 games for the Blazers as a sophomore - Tallied four shutouts and 69 saves (3.45/game), which ranked second in Conference USA - Pitched shutouts against Dayton, South Carolina, and in back-to-back games at Florida Atlantic and vs. Marshall - Owned a 1.14 goals against average on the year, totaling a .750 winning percentage - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Career-Highs

Freshman Season (2013) - Played in four games as UAB’s reserve keeper, starting one contest - Owned a 3.71 goals against average on the year - Made nine saves in his first season of action - Recorded his first career start against South Carolina (11/3) Saves..... 8, at Coastal Carolina (9/20/14)

Redshirt Season (2012) - Did not see any action in his redshirt season. High School - A standout performer at D’Evelyn High School in Littleton, Colo. - Selected as a two-time first-team all-conference performer as a junior and a senior (2010 and 2011) - As a senior, he maintained a 0.87 goals against average on his way to first-team All-Jefferson County honors - An honor roll student in each of his four years Other Soccer Info - Played his club soccer for the Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) Under 18 Developmental Academy team. Personal - Born Joseph Ryan Kuzminsky on Jan. 26, 1994 in Denver, Colo. - Son of Jerry and Lyn Kuzminsky - One brother, Michael, and one sister, Jen - Computer science major

Individual Career History HOF, Miguel IVERSON, Cole Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

3 11 12 8 34

Min.

50 322 309 207 888

G

0 0 0 0 0

A

0 0 1 0 1

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 1 0 1

1 0 1 0 2

.000 .000 .000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

1 0 1 0 2

1.000 .000 1.000 .000 1.000

GW PK-Att

0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

KUZMINSKY, Joe Season

GP

Season

GP

Min.

2013 4 122 2014 20 1823 TOTAL Statistics 24 1945 Career 2013 2014 TOTAL

4 20 24

G

0 0 0

Minutes

121:17 1823:05 1944:22

A

0 0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 0

GA GAAvg

5 23 28

3.71 1.14 1.30

0 0 0

.000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0 0

Saves Save%

9 69 78

2 3

GP

Min.

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

W

.643 .750 .736

LAURENT, Mathieu Season

.000 .000 .000 0 11 11

|

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GW PK-Att

0 0 0

L

2 7 9

0-0 0-0 0-0

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0 2 2

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15 MATHIEU LAURENT Defense • So. • 6-2 • 175 Markham, Ontario• ESC Renaissance Freshman Season (2014) - Named to the All-Conference USA Freshman Team - Saw playing time in all 20 contests and started in 17 matches for the Blazers at defender - Part of the UAB backline that held opponents to one goal or less on 11 different occasions - Took five shots for three on target - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. High School - Attended ESC Renaissance for his high school education.

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists.............. 1, vs. Memphis (8/29/14) Points............... 1, vs. Memphis (8/29/14)

Other Soccer Info - Member of the 2013 Canadian U17 National Team - The squad participated in 2013 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and the 2013 U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates - Member of the 2013 Team Ontario, winning a bronze medal at the Canada Games - Played club soccer for Vaughn Azzurri under head coach Patrice Gheisar Personal - Born Mathieu Laurent on Feb. 28, 1996 in Canada - Son of Yvonne and Jean-Marc Laurent - Has one brother, Julieu - Business major

Individual Career History HOF, Miguel IVERSON, Cole Season

2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

3 11 12 8 34

Min.

50 322 309 207 888

G

0 0 0 0 0

A

0 0 1 0 1

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 1 0 1

1 0 1 0 2

.000 .000 .000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

1 0 1 0 2

1.000 .000 1.000 .000 1.000

GW PK-Att

0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

KUZMINSKY, Joe Season

GP

Season

GP

2013 2014 TOTAL

2013 2014 TOTAL

Min.

4 122 20 1823 24 1945 4 20 24

G

0 0 0

Minutes

121:17 1823:05 1944:22

A

0 0 0

2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

20 1557 20 1557

0 0 0

GA GAAvg

5 23 28

3.71 1.14 1.30

0 0 0

.000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0 0

Saves Save%

9 69 78

G

0 0

A

1 1

Pts Shot Shot%

1 1

5 5

.000 .000

Min.

0 11 11

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

L

0-0 0-0 0-0

T

2 7 9

0 2 2

Sho

0.1 3.1 3.2

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

GW PK-Att

3 3

.600 .600

|

U A B

B l a z e r s

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

2 4

GP

W

.643 .750 .736

MICHALAK, Ian Season

.000 .000 .000

LAURENT, Mathieu

Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0-0 0-0


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

16 JAMES NGOE Midfielder • Jr. • 5-9 • 160 Bradford, England • Dixons City Academy Sophomore Season (2014) - Played in all 20 games as a sophomore and started in nine, including the last eight games of the year - Scored the first goal of his career in the 7-2 win over Marshall on Oct. 18 Freshman Season (2013) - One of three UAB freshmen to play in at least 10 contests in 2013 - Saw time in 14 games - Was a reserve midfielder, recording four shots on the year

Career-Highs Goals.................1, vs. Marshall (10/18/14) Assists..............1, vs. Marshall (11/12/14) Points...............3, vs. Marshall (10/18/14)

High School - Attended Dixons City Academy in Bradford, England

Other Soccer Info - Played most recently for the Bradford City FC - Also played for Huddersfield Town AFC and appeared in many matches in the FA Premier Academy League

Individual Career History

Career Statistics Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

14 294 20 1098 34 1392

NGOE, James Nanje G

0 1 1

A

0 3 3

Pts Shot Shot%

0 5 5

4 6 10

.000 .167 .100

SOG SOG%

2 2 4

ROBERTS, Pachinno 2 5

Season

GP

Min.

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.500 .333 .400

|

U A B

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

6 DEANDRE ROBINSON Midfielder • So. • 5-10 • 150 Snellville, Ga. • Brookwood HS Freshman Season (2014) - Named to the All-Conference USA Freshman Team - Played in 18 of UAB’s 20 games as a freshman, providing consistent and fast play off the bench - Tallied the first goal of his career in the 7-2 win over Marshall on Oct. 18 - Finished the year with eight shots for three on target High School - Attended Brookwood High School

Career-Highs

Other Soccer Info - The No. 30 recruit in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.com - Two-time member of the United States National Team - Member of the U17 and U18 national teams - Played club soccer for the Concorde Fire U18 Academy Team under head coach Gregg Blasingame Goals.................1, vs. Marshall (10/18/14) Assists.....................1, at Mercer (8/31/14) Points...............2, vs. Marshall (10/18/14)

Personal - Born Deandre Dave Robinson on May 30, 1996 in Miami, Fla. - Son of Dave and Camille Robinson - Has one brother, Kadeem, and one sister, Tanya - Sports medicine major

Individual Career History NGOE, James Nanje Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

14 294 20 1098 34 1392

G

0 1 1

A

0 3 3

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

0 5 5

4 6 10

.000 .167 .100

2 2 4

.500 .333 .400

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBERTS, Pachinno Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

17 1208 20 1548 37 2756

G

1 1 2

A

0 0 0

2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

18 18

420 420

2 2 4

6 7 13

.167 .143 .154

4 2 6

G

1 1

A

1 1

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

3 3

8 8

.125 .125

3 3

RUIZ, Freddy 2 6 Season

GP Min.

.667 .286 .462

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBINSON, DeAndre

Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

G

A

.375 .375

|

GW PK-Att

0 0

U A B

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

10 FREDDY RUIZ Forward • Sr. • 6-0 • 160 Fort Payne, Ala. • Fort Payne HS Junior Season (2014) - Named Conference USA Co-Offensive MVP - An All-Conference USA First Team repeat selection from his sophomore campaign - Named to the NSCAA All-Southeast Region First Team - Rated as the No. 32 player in the nation following the 2014 campaign according to TopDrawerSoccer. com - Named the MVP of the UAB “Soccer For A Cure” Classic - Named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Preseason National Top 100 Players List - Named to the College Sports Madness Preseason All-America Fourth Team Career-Highs - Named Conference USA Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Goals.. 2, 5x, last vs. Marshall (10/18/14) - Leading scorer in C-USA with 10 goals Assists.1, 6x, last vs. Vermont (9/12/14) Points.................5, vs. Vermont (9/12/14) - Also led the NSCAA’s Southeast Region and ranked 24th in the NCAA in scoring - Team-best 22 points put him second in C-USA and 39th in the NCAA - Helped lead UAB to the nation’s 25th-best scoring offense, which averaged 1.80 goals per game - Enters the 2015 season eighth on UAB’s all-time goals list with 24 in his career - Scored two goals in two different contests (vs. Vermont, vs. Marshall) - Also tallied two assists and took 48 shots for 29 on goal with two game winners Sophomore Season (2013) - Played in every game in 2014, starting the last 14 matches - Named to the All-Conference USA First Team and NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division I Men’s All-Midwest Region Second Team - TopDrawerSoccer National Top 100 - Led the squad in scoring, tallying 26 points (11 goals, four assists) on the year - Ranked second in Conference USA in game-winning goals (4), goals (11), goals per game (0.61), points per game (1.44); third in points - 15th in the country in goals per game; 20th in goals and points per game; 29th in points Freshman Season (2012) - Saw action in 13 matches, starting one - Tallied three goals on the year, which ranked fifth on the squad - Started his first match as a member of the Green and Gold vs. Marshall (10/20) - Tallied his first goal as a member of the UAB team vs. Washington (9/16) - Made his Blazer debut in the team’s 2-1 victory against Georgia Southern (8/26) High School - A four-year starter under head coach Tom Shanklin at Fort Payne High School - Was a candidate for Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year Career History - Was voted as the Player of theIndividual Year by the Birmingham News after leading his team to the 2011 5A State Championship - Was tabbed the state tournamentNGOE, MVP inJames 2011 Nanje - Finished his junior year with 49 goals, which set a school record Min. G Awith Pts SOG fifth SOG% GWinPK-Att -Season Finished GP his four-year career 133Shot goalsShot% which ranks all-time the 2013 14 294 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 0-0 state 2014 20 1098 1 3 5 6 . 1 6 7 2 . 3 3 3 0 0-0 -TOTAL Carried a 34 3.7 1392 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society 1 3 5 10 .100 4 .400 0 0-0 Other Soccer Info ROBERTS, Pachinno - Played his club soccer for Vestavia Soccer Club and coach Rocky Harmon -Season Helped lead team to championships in the last few years GP his Min. G several A state Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-Att -2013 Recognized a Boys Soccer 17 as 1208 1 0State2All-Star 6 by.ESPN 167 Rise 4 in 2011 .667 0 0-0 20 1548 1 0 participation 2 7 in.1the 43 Mike2Getman .286 Soccer 0 Camp 0-0 -2014 Was recruited to UAB after his TOTAL

37 2756

2

0

4

13

.154

6

.462

Personal DeAndre - Born Freddy Ivan Ruiz on Nov. 11,ROBINSON, 1993 in Rome, Ga. -Season Son of Freddy and Emerensiana Ruiz GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG -2014 Two sisters, Joselyn 18 Haley 420 and 1 1 3 8 .125 3 -TOTAL Exercise science major1 18 420 1 3 8 .125 3 Career Statistics Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

13 300 18 902 20 1283 51 2485

GP

Min.

0-0

SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

.375 .375

0 0

0-0 0-0

RUIZ, Freddy G

3 11 10 24

A

0 4 2 6

Pts Shot Shot%

6 26 22 54

10 24 48 82

.300 .458 .208 .293

5 18 29 52

RUND, Joe 2 7 Season

0

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.500 .750 .604 .634

|

U A B

SOG SOG%

1 4 2 7

0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

17 EVAN SCARBROUGH Defense • R-So. • 5-10 • 165 Searcy, Ark. • Searcy HS Sophomore Season (2014) - Recorded playing time in 10 of UAB’s 20 contests and tallied 160 minutes of action - Named the team’s Most Improved Player - Earned the league’s academic medal and named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Redshirt Season (2013) - Did not receive any playing time during his redshirt season - Received Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades - Earned the Conference USA Academic Medal

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists........................................................N/A Points.........................................................N/A

High School - A four-year starter at Searcy High School - Earned All-State and All-Tournament honors during his four-year career at Searcy - Nominated for the 2013 Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year Award - As a junior led his team in goals with 21 on the year - Named Team Offensive MVP for his efforts during his junior season - Was the first-ever junior captain in school history - Garnered Team Rookie of the Year accolades after his freshman campaign Other Soccer Info - Was a member of the Arkansas Rush - Selected to the National Rush Select Team - Led his team to a fifth-place finish in the Region III Premiere League in 2011 Individual Career History Personal - Born Evan Joseph Scarbrough on April 20, 1995 in Augsburg, Germany - Son of Rob and Gina Scarbrough NGOE, James Nanje -Season One sister, Elliot GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW -2013 Biology major 14 294 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 2014 TOTAL

20 1098 34 1392

1 1

3 3

5 5

6 10

.167 .100

2 4

.333 .400

0 0

PK-Att

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBERTS, Pachinno Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

17 1208 20 1548 37 2756

G

1 1 2

A

0 0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2 4

6 7 13

.167 .143 .154

SOG SOG%

4 2 6

.667 .286 .462

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBINSON, DeAndre Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

18 18

Min.

420 420

G

1 1

A

1 1

Pts Shot Shot%

3 3

8 8

.125 .125

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

3 3

.375 .375

0 0

0-0 0-0

RUIZ, Freddy Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

13 300 18 902 20 1283 51 2485

G

3 11 10 24

A

0 4 2 6

Pts Shot Shot%

6 26 22 54

10 24 48 82

.300 .458 .208 .293

5 18 29 52

.500 .750 .604 .634

1 4 2 7

0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1

RUND, Joe Season

2013 TOTAL

GP

1 1

Min.

17 17

G

0 0

A

0 0

Career Statistics Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

10 10

Min.

160 160

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

GP

Min.

0 0

0-0 0-0

SCARBROUGH, Evan G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

SPOSITO, Henrique 2 8 | Season

.000 .000

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.000 .000

U A B

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

11 HENRIQUE SPOSITO Midfielder • Jr. • 6-1 • 160 Brazil • Colegio Imaculada Campinas Sophomore Season (2014) - Started the first two games of the year - Recorded playing time in eight contests and tallied 253 minutes of action - Season shortened by injury - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists........................................................N/A Points.........................................................N/A

Freshman Season (2013) - Recorded playing time in six matches in his first year on campus - One of five true freshmen to play in at least six games in 2013 - Recorded two shots on the year - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

High School - Attended Colegio Imaculada Campinas in Brazil Other Soccer Info - Was a member of America FC - Helped the squad to a U20 National Championship in 2011 Individual Career History NGOE, James Nanje Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

14 294 20 1098 34 1392

G

0 1 1

A

0 3 3

Pts Shot Shot%

0 5 5

4 6 10

.000 .167 .100

SOG SOG%

2 2 4

.500 .333 .400

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBERTS, Pachinno Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

17 1208 20 1548 37 2756

G

1 1 2

A

0 0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2 4

6 7 13

.167 .143 .154

SOG SOG%

4 2 6

.667 .286 .462

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBINSON, DeAndre Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

18 18

Min.

420 420

G

1 1

A

1 1

Pts Shot Shot%

3 3

8 8

.125 .125

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

3 3

.375 .375

0 0

0-0 0-0

RUIZ, Freddy Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

13 300 18 902 20 1283 51 2485

G

3 11 10 24

A

0 4 2 6

Pts Shot Shot%

6 26 22 54

10 24 48 82

.300 .458 .208 .293

5 18 29 52

.500 .750 .604 .634

1 4 2 7

0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1

RUND, Joe Season

2013 TOTAL

GP

1 1

Min.

17 17

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

0-0 0-0

SCARBROUGH, Evan Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

10 10

Min.

160 160

G

0 0

A

0 0

Career Statistics Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

6 8 14

Min.

109 253 362

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

GP

Min.

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

SPOSITO, Henrique G

0 0 0

A

0 0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 0

2 0 2

.000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0 0

STROUPE, Chandler 2 9 Season

.000 .000

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.000 .000 .000

|

U A B

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

21 CHANDLER STROUPE Defender • R-So. • 5-11 • 155 Birmingham, Ala. • Oak Mountain HS Redshirt Season (2014) - Redshirted Freshman Season (2013) - Saw time in six matches during his first season on campus - One of five freshmen to play in at least six games in 2013 - Recorded one shot during the year Career-Highs

High School - Played for head coach Ryan Patridge at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham - Was the 2013 Gatorade Alabama Boys Soccer Player of the Year - Named all-state, all-metro, and all-county after his junior and senior year - Helped his team to the 6A State Championship game in 2011, 2012, and 2013, coming away with the crown in 2011 Individual - A member of the National Honor Society Career History Goals...........................................................N/A Assists........................................................N/A Points.........................................................N/A

NGOE, James Nanje Other Soccer Info - Played for the Vestavia Soccer Club GP Min. G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW -Season Guided team to the USYS Regional Final in 2011, 2012, and 2013 2013 14 294 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0 -2014 Led team20 to 1098 the state 10championship 3 5 in 2012 6 .and 167 20132 .333 0 TOTAL

34 1392

1

3

5

10

.100

4

.400

0

PK-Att

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBERTS, Pachinno Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

17 1208 20 1548 37 2756

G

1 1 2

A

0 0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2 4

6 7 13

.167 .143 .154

SOG SOG%

4 2 6

.667 .286 .462

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

ROBINSON, DeAndre Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

18 18

Min.

420 420

G

1 1

A

1 1

Pts Shot Shot%

3 3

8 8

.125 .125

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

3 3

.375 .375

0 0

0-0 0-0

RUIZ, Freddy Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

13 300 18 902 20 1283 51 2485

G

3 11 10 24

A

0 4 2 6

Pts Shot Shot%

6 26 22 54

10 24 48 82

.300 .458 .208 .293

5 18 29 52

.500 .750 .604 .634

1 4 2 7

0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1

RUND, Joe Season

2013 TOTAL

GP

1 1

Min.

17 17

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

.000 .000

0 0

0-0 0-0

SCARBROUGH, Evan Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

10 10

Min.

160 160

G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

SPOSITO, Henrique Season

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

6 8 14

Min.

109 253 362

G

0 0 0

A

0 0 0

Career Statistics Season

2013 TOTAL

GP

6 6

Min.

94 94

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0 0

2 0 2

.000 .000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0 0

.000 .000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

STROUPE, Chandler G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

1 1

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

3 0

.000 .000

|

U A B

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

19 IAN SVANTESSON Defense • Sr. • 6-6 • 220 Orlando, Fla. • Lyman HS

Career-Highs Goals....1, 8x, last vs. Furman (11/20/14) Assists.......... 1, 5x, last vs. USC (11/3/13) Points..2, 8x, last vs. Furman (11/20/14)

Junior Season (2014) - Named to the All-Conference USA Third Team - Key member of UAB’s defense that held opponents to one goal or less in 11 different games - Also helped the Blazers record four shutouts - One of six players to start in all 20 contests for the Blazers - Named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week, College Sports Madness Conference USA Player of the Week and named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week in September after scoring a goal in each of the Green and Gold’s first two matches - Finished fourth on the team in points with eight and took 10 shots for eight on goal - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Sophomore Season (2013) - One of three players to start in every contest in 2013 - Recorded six points on the season (two goals, two assists) - The team’s top-scoring defender, ranking seventh on the team in scoring - Member of the UAB backline that registered five shutouts on the year - Part of a UAB defense that allowed only 23 goals on the year, which ranks sixth in program history - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Freshman Season (2012) - One of nine Blazers to participate in every match during the 2012 season - Started the final five games for the Green and Gold in his first year on campus - Was named to the 2012 Conference USA All-Freshman Team - Tied for fifth on the squad in scoring with seven points (2g, 3a) - His three assists ranked third-most among the Blazers - Registered a goal in his first start as a member of the Blazers at UCF (10/27) - Took 16 shots on the year, with six of them being on goal - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll High School - A four-year letterwinner at Lyman High School under head coach Steve Lyons - Tabbed to the All-Central Florida First Team as a junior and senior - Played at both the forward and defender positions on his team - As a senior, he led his squad in scoring with 14 goals and helped Greyhounds finish unbeaten against Seminole County teams in regular season - As a junior, he earned Defensive MVP honors - A standout in the classroom as a member of Mensa and the National Honor Society Other Soccer Info - Played his club soccer for Florida Soccer Alliance, coached by Eric Sellick - An ODP National Youth Player in each of the last two years - Helped his team to a second-place finish at the 2011 Florida State Cup Personal - Born Ian Niklas Svantesson on Aug. 31, 1993 in Orlando, Fla. - Son of Tobias and Valerie Svantesson - Biomedical engineering major

Individual Career History

Career Statistics Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

20 18 20 58

Min.

1025 1608 1719 4352

SVANTESSON, Ian G

2 2 4 8

A

3 2 0 5

Pts Shot Shot%

7 6 8 21

16 7 10 33

.125 .286 .400 .242

SOG SOG%

6 2 8 16

3 1 VALVERDE, David

Season

GP

Min.

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.375 .286 .800 .485

|

U A B

SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

1 1 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

14 DAVID VALVERDE Midfielder • So. • 5-10 • 150 Mobile, Ala. • Davidson HS Freshman Season (2014) - Named to the All-Conference USA Freshman Team - Started in 19 of UAB’s 20 games at midfielder - Recorded two assists on the year in games against Vermont and vs. Missouri State - One of two freshman to play in all 20 games for the Blazers High School - Center midfielder out of Mobile, Ala., played at Davidson High School under head coach Kevin Delange - Played in the Alabama High School All-Star Game as a member of the South squad

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists.....1, vs. Missouri State (9/23/14) Points......1, vs. Missouri State (9/23/14)

Other Soccer Info - Member of the 2013 Costa Rican U17 National Team, playing in 2013 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - Invited to train with the Costa Rican U20 National Team

Personal - Born David Valverde on July 15, 1996 in Costa Rica - Son of Ivannia Mendez - Has one brother, Oscar, and one sister, Laura - Undecided on major

Individual Career History SVANTESSON, Ian Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

20 18 20 58

1025 1608 1719 4352

G

2 2 4 8

A

3 2 0 5

2014 TOTAL

GP Min.

20 1178 20 1178

7 6 8 21

16 7 10 33

.125 .286 .400 .242

G

0 0

A

2 2

GP Min.

.375 .286 .800 .485

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

2 2

11 11

.000 .000

WEBER, Hunter3 Season

6 2 8 16

GW PK-Att

1 1 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

VALVERDE, David

Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

G

A

0 0

2

.000 .000

|

U A B

Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

B l a z e r s

GW PK-Att


2015 MEN’S SOCCER

0 HUNTER WEBER Goalkeeper • R-Jr. • 6-3 • 175 Little Rock, Ark. • Central HS Sophomore Season (2014) - Recipient of the 2014 Fall Conference USA Spirit of Service Award - Recorded his first career playing time in the 7-2 win over Marshall on Oct. 18 - Led the 17th Annual “Soccer For A Cure” Initiative - Also saw time in the 3-0 win over Florida Atlantic, where he was credited with a combined shutout - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Career-Highs Saves...........................................................N/A

Freshman Season (2013) - Did not record any playing time during his freshman season - Earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll honors

Redshirt Season (2012) - Did not participate in any matches during his redshirt year - Earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades High School - A four-year starter at Little Rock Central High School under head coach Nick Harbert - Was a finalist for the Gatorade Player of the Year - Earned all-state accolades in both his junior and senior seasons - Named to the Arkansas High School All-Star team in 2012 - A three-time all-conference and all-region honoree - Was a team captain as a senior - Led team to state semifinals before falling 1-0, despite making 19 saves in the losing effort - Also performed well in the classroom, earning a spot on his school’s honor roll every semester in high school Other Soccer Info - Played his club ball for the Arkansas Nike Rush team, helping lead his squad to numerous club championships - In 2011, he had 10 shutouts and a goals against average of 0.89 - Was selected as a goalkeeper for the Rush’s National Select team - Was recruited to UAB after participating in the Mike Getman Soccer Camp Personal - Born Hunter Hale Weber on Aug. 25, 1994 in Little Rock, Ark. - Son of Blake Weber and Jamai Blivin - One brother, Paul, and one sister, Jessica - Engineering major Individual Career History SVANTESSON, Ian Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

20 18 20 58

Min.

1025 1608 1719 4352

G

2 2 4 8

A

3 2 0 5

Pts Shot Shot%

7 6 8 21

16 7 10 33

.125 .286 .400 .242

SOG SOG%

6 2 8 16

.375 .286 .800 .485

GW PK-Att

1 1 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

20 1178 20 1178

G

0 0

A

2 2

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2

11 11

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

WEBER, Hunter Season

GP

Season

GP

Min.

2014 2 17 TOTAL Statistics 2 17 Career 2014 TOTAL

2 2

G

0 0

Minutes

16:55 16:55

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

GA GAAvg

0 0

0.00 0.00

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

Saves Save%

0 0

.000 .000

.000 .000 W

0 0

WHITE, William Season

2014

GP

8

Min.

393

G

0

A

0

Pts Shot Shot%

0

4

.000

3 3 | U A B SOG SOG%

0

.000

GW PK-Att

0 0

L

0-0 0-0

T

0 0

0 0

Sho

0.1 0.1

B l a z e r s GW PK-Att

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8 WILLIAM WHITE Midfielder • Jr. • 6-4 • 185 Hamilton, Bermuda • University of the South Sophomore Season (2014) - Played in eight contests as a freshman in his first season with the Blazers - Drew one start vs. New Mexico on Oct. 29 - Took four shots on the year in 393 minutes of playing time

Career-Highs Goals...........................................................N/A Assists........................................................N/A Points.........................................................N/A

Freshman Season (2013 - University of the South) - Defensive midfielder from Bermuda, played at the University of the South in 2013 and enrolled at UAB in January 2014 - Played in 16 matches in his only season at the University of the South, starting 14 - Had nine points on the year on three goals and three assists - Ranked second on the team in scoring

High School - Played high school soccer at St. Andrew’s College in St. Aurora, Ontario under head coach David Manning - Won CISAA League Championship twice - Won CIS National Championship - Named an OFSAA Finalist as a junior Other Soccer Info - Two-time member of the Bermuda National Team - Member of the U17 and U20 national teams - As a member of the U17 team, White participated in 2013 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - Participated on the U20 National Team in 2014 which qualified for the CONCACAF World Cup - Named the U20 National Team assistant captain - First international senior team Cap for Bermuda against Grenada on March 6, 2015 Personal - Born William Kyree Marcus White on Jan. 10, 1995 in Bermuda - Son of Brendalee White - Has two sisters, Kornelia and Kascia - Business major Individual Career History SVANTESSON, Ian Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

20 18 20 58

Min.

1025 1608 1719 4352

G

2 2 4 8

A

3 2 0 5

Pts Shot Shot%

7 6 8 21

16 7 10 33

.125 .286 .400 .242

SOG SOG%

6 2 8 16

.375 .286 .800 .485

GW PK-Att

1 1 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

VALVERDE, David Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

20 1178 20 1178

G

0 0

A

2 2

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2

11 11

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

WEBER, Hunter Season

GP

Season

GP

2014 TOTAL

2014 TOTAL

2 2

2 2

Min.

17 17

G

0 0

Minutes

16:55 16:55

A

0 0

2014 TOTAL

GP

8 8

Min.

393 393

0 0

GA GAAvg

0 0

Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot%

0.00 0.00

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

Saves Save%

0 0

Min.

0 0

GW PK-Att

0 0

L

0-0 0-0

T

0 0

0 0

Sho

0.1 0.1

WHITE, William G

0 0

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

4 4

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

3 4

GP

W

.000 .000

WILLEMSE, Lars Season

.000 .000

G

A

Pts Shot Shot%

.000 .000

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SOG SOG%

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

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5 LARS WILLEMSE Defense • Jr. • 6-3 • 180 Veenendaal, Netherlands • Beekdal Lyceum

Career-Highs Goals........1, vs. Missouri State (9/23/14) Assists..............2, vs. Marshall (10/18/14) Points...............2, vs. Marshall (10/18/14)

Sophomore Season (2014) - One of six Blazers to start in all 20 contests in 2014 - Key part of the UAB defense that held opponents to one goal or less in 11 games and pitched four shutouts - Finished fifth on the team in points with seven - Tallied one goal in the match vs. Missouri State on Sept. 23 - Second on the team in assists with five - Named to the Holiday Inn Hurricane Classic All-Tournament Team - No. 1 in assists in conference games only - Named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Freshman Season (2013) - Played in 16 games in his first season on campus, the second-most amongst the UAB freshmen - Started in seven games - Recorded two assists on the year - Member of the UAB backline that registered five shutouts on the year - Part of a UAB defense that allowed only 23 goals on the year, which ranks sixth in program history - Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. High School - Attended Beekdal Lyceum for his high school education Other Soccer Info - Played for the Vitesse FC youth team for the past seven years, one of the top youth academies in the Netherlands. Personal - Born Lars Maurits Willemse on March 5, 1995 in Neenendaal, Netherlands - Son of Rob and Jolanda Willemse Individual Career History - Has one brother, Stan, and one sister, Fleur - Marketing major SVANTESSON, Ian Season

2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

20 18 20 58

Min.

1025 1608 1719 4352

G

2 2 4 8

A

3 2 0 5

Pts Shot Shot%

7 6 8 21

16 7 10 33

.125 .286 .400 .242

SOG SOG%

6 2 8 16

.375 .286 .800 .485

GW PK-Att

1 1 1 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

VALVERDE, David Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

20 1178 20 1178

G

0 0

A

2 2

Pts Shot Shot%

2 2

11 11

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

WEBER, Hunter Season

GP

Season

GP

2014 TOTAL

2014 TOTAL

2 2

2 2

Min.

17 17

G

0 0

Minutes

16:55 16:55

A

0 0

Pts Shot Shot%

0 0

GA GAAvg

0 0

0.00 0.00

0 0

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

Saves Save%

0 0

W

.000 .000

0 0

GW PK-Att

0 0

L

0-0 0-0

T

0 0

0 0

Sho

0.1 0.1

WHITE, William Season

2014 TOTAL

GP

8 8

Min.

393 393

G

0 0

A

0 0

2013 2014 TOTAL

GP

Min.

16 792 20 1532 36 2324

0 0

4 4

.000 .000

SOG SOG%

0 0

.000 .000

GW PK-Att

0 0

0-0 0-0

WILLEMSE, Lars

Career Statistics Season

Pts Shot Shot%

G

0 1 1

A

2 5 7

Pts Shot Shot%

2 7 9

7 10 17

.000 .100 .059

SOG SOG%

2 4 6

3 5

.286 .400 .353

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GW PK-Att

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

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24 ERIK HENZE Defender • Fr. • 6-1 • 165 Birmingham, Ala. • Spain Park HS High School - Attended Spain Park High School under head coach Matt Hall in Birmingham - Named all-county, all-metro, all-state, team captain, defensive MVP and earned a spot on the Lakeshore Shootout All-Tournament Team as a senior - Named all-county, all-metro, team captain and earned the coaches award as a junior - Member of the National Honor Society, math honor society and ranked in the top 15 percent of his class Other Soccer Info - Played club ball for the Briarwood Soccer Club under head coach Neil Clement Personal - Born Erik David Henze on May 26, 1997 in Hoover, Ala. - Son of David and Diana Henze - Has one brother, Douglas - Biology major

00 KYLE LANCASTER Goalkeeper • Fr. • 6-3 • 175 Woodstock, Ga. • Etowah HS High School - Four-year starter for head coach Robert Holman at Etowah High School - Named the team MVP his senior year - Named defensive player of the year as a freshman - Named Cherokee County Player of the Year as a sophomore - Graduated with honors and was a scholar athlete Other Soccer Info - Played for Georgia United Academy for Coach Iggy Moleka and NASA RPL National League Team for coach Ray Tomlin, where he helped them to the 2015 state and regional championship Personal - Born Kyle Alan Lancaster on March 8, 1997 in Woodstock, Ga. - Son of Keith and Lisa Lancaster - Has two sisters, Brooke and Grace - Business major

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25 CLAYTON MCDONALD Midfielder • Fr. • 6-1 • 160 Birmingham, Ala. • Oak Mountain HS High School - Midfielder from nearby Oak Mountain HS in Birmingham - Helped lead his team to the state championship four years in a row, including winning the AHSAA 2015 State 7A Championship - Named First Team All-Metro and First Team All-State in 2015 - Named First Team All-State and an All-Metro Honorable Mention selection following his junior season - Participated in the 2014 North/South All-Star Game Other Soccer Info - Helped lead the Vestavia Soccer Club to the Alabama State Championship in 2012 and 2014 - Played for the U16 Birmingham United Academy Team in 2011 Personal - Born Clayton Jared McDonald on Jan. 14, 1997 in Birmingham, Ala. - Son of Karen and Christiaan McDonald - Has two brothers, Connor and Coen, and one sister, Kierson - Marketing major

12 EDER MORA Midfielder • Fr. • 6-0 • 175 Dalton, Ga. • Dalton HS High School - Played high school soccer at Dalton High School in Dalton, Ga. - Helped Dalton to win three consecutive state championships and three-straight region championships - Male athlete of the year finalist in 2014 and named Best of Preps Male Soccer Player of the Year in 2014 - Named the Dalton Daily Citizen Player of the Year in 2014, and also earned all-area and all-region honors in 2013 and 2014 - Also played football, earning all-area and all-region honors in 2012, 2013 and 2014 - Named football defensive MVP in 2013 and 2014 - Named all-state in 2013 and 2014, and owns the career record for tackles with over 500 Personal - Born Eder Mora on Oct. 4, 1996 in Dalton, Ga. - Son of David and Araceli Mora - Has two brothers, Ivan and Julian, and one sister, Cristina - Business administration major

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18 CHRIS REICHMAN Defense • Fr. • 5-11 • 160 Englewood, Colo. • Cherry Creek HS High School - Played high school soccer at Cherry Creek High School - Helped lead his team to the state championship two years in a row as MVP Other Soccer Info - Played for the Colorado Rapids Development Academy team under head coach Mitch Murray - Invited to train at the U.S. Soccer Training Center in 2012 and 2013 Personal - Born Christopher Lewis Reichman on March 12, 1997 in Aurora, Colorado - Son of Keith and Patti Reichman - Has one sister, Carolyn - Health related programs major

2 BERRY SONNENSCHEIN Defender • So. • 6-1 • 170 Tilburg, Netherlands • Tilburg University High School - Attended Willem II College in Tilburg, Netherlands prior to transferring to UAB Other Soccer Info - Played at the club level with the U19 KNVB Nike Cup (Royal Dutch Football Association) - Has also played with Willem II of the Premier League since he was 16 years old Personal - Born Berry Puck Jona Sonnenschein on December 2, 1994 in Kerkrade, Netherlands - Son of Bert Sonnenschein and Emmy Bosten - Has one sister, Jannah, who is a member of the swimming team at New Mexico State University - Liberal arts major

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7 RYAN SULLIVAN Midfielder • So. • 5-11 • 165 Prospect, Ky. • Clemson Clemson University - Redshirted his freshman year at Clemson University High School - Named an NSCAA High School All-American after leading St. Xavier High School to back-to-back state championships in 2011 and 2012 - Named high school Academic All-American and was a member of the National Honor Society Other Soccer Info - Was a member of the Indiana Fire Development Academy - Played club soccer for United FC, helping them win four state titles in his tenure Personal - Born Ryan Nicholas Sullivan on September 18, 1994 in Louisville, Ky. - Son of John and Elizabeth Sullivan - Has one brother Connor, and two sisters, Chelsea and Brittany, who both played field hockey in college (Chelsea – University of Vermont, Brittany – Brown University) - Majoring in criminal justice

22 KEVIN WALLACE Forward • Fr. • 6-2 • 160 Fulton, Mo. • Fulton HS High School - Attended Fulton High School in Fulton, Mo. and played under head coach Brad Oeistreich - Named all-district, all-conference and all-region in 2013 and 2014 - Named to the all-state team in 2014 - Graduated with academic honors Other Soccer Info - Played club soccer for Sporting Columbia coached by Scott Wissinger Personal - Born Kevin Killen Wallace on May 14, 1997 in Hartford, Conn. - Son of Kati Boland and UAB assistant soccer coach Joel Wallace - Has one sister, Ryli - Kinesiology major

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2014 SEASON REVIEW Blazers Earn At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament For the third time in four years, and eighth time overall, UAB received a bid to the NCAA Tournament. It marked the fourth opening-round matchup the Blazers hosted in school history, and fifth overall. UAB and Furman fought hard into three overtimes at West Campus Field, before the Paladins eventually were the winners in a 4-3 penalty shootout to advance to the second round. Seven Blazers Earned All-Conference USA Honors UAB tied its record for most all-confernece honorees in a single season in 2014, as seven Blazers picked up postseason league awards. Freddy Ruiz and Darion Copeland were named First Team All-C-USA, while Alex Clay landed a spot on the second team. Ian Svantesson was a All-C-USA Third Team honoree, and Mathieu Laurent, DeAndre Robinson and David Valverde picked up C-USA All-Freshman Team honors. Ruiz Named C-USA Co-Offensive MVP

Defender Darion Copeland was a C-USA First Team selection in 2014, and earned All-C-USA honors each year with the Blazer program.

Forward Freddy Ruiz became the first UAB player in five years to earn a league MVP honor, as he was named Co-Offensive MVP.

The Blazers were also ranked or received votes each week in the NSCAA Poll, and were as high as No. 2 in the NSCAA Regional poll. The Bennet rankings slotted UAB as high as No. 19 midway through the season.

Ruiz led the league in goals (10) and ranked 24th in the NCAA. He also ranks eighth all-time in career goals with 24, still with his senior season left to play in 2015. Blazers Near Top of NCAA RPI, Polls UAB was ranked as high as No. 17 in the NCAA RPI report, and never dropped below No. 30 throughout the 2014 season.

UAB Finishes 25th In Scoring Nationally After leading the NCAA in scoring in 2013, the Blazers backed that up with another top performance in 2014 in terms of offense. UAB finished 25th nationally in scoring offense (1.80 GPG), 24th in total goals (36), 37th in total assists (31), 28th in total points (103) and 27th in points per game (5.15). Michalak Repeats As Academic All-American Selection Senior defender Ian Michalak of the UAB men’s soccer team earned Capital One Academic All-America honors for the second year in a row. After becoming just the second player in program history to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors last year as a second team honoree, Michalak was named to the third team this season. He also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District 4 Team honors again this season and was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team for the second-straight year. The Collierville, Tenn. native played in 13 games for the Blazers, helping the squad advance to its third NCAA Championship in four years. He took three shots as a defender for one on target in his senior campaign.

Forward Freddy Ruiz became just the second UAB player to earn C-USA Offensive MVP honors in school history, after leading the league in goals (10). 4 0

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2014 SEASON REVIEW The honor marks the second for Ruiz after being named to the All-Midwest Region Second Team last year, and third for Copeland after earning third team honors in 2011 and second team honors in 2013. Ruiz earned C-USA Co-offensive MVP honors after being named the Preseason C-USA Offensive Player of the Year. The Fort Payne, Ala. native was the leading scorer in the C-USA regular season with 10 goals, a mark that ranked 18th in the NCAA and topped all players in the NCAA’s Southeast region. His season total 22 points were second best in the conference and 29th in the NCAA. He averaged 0.59 goals per game, which was tops in the league and 20th in the NCAA. Copeland was also an All-C-USA First Team selection this season, and earned all-conference honors each year while at UAB. The Stockbridge, Ga. native, a key leader of the program since 2011, helped the UAB backline record three shutouts and hold opponents to one goal or less 14 different games. He played in all but one match for the Blazers dating back to 2011 and scored one goal and one assist for the Blazers in 2014.

Ian Michalak earned repeat CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 2014, landing a spot on the third team in his final season.

In the classroom, Michalak has maintained a 3.92 GPA majoring in neuroscience. He has earned C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll honors every year while in Birmingham and has also earned the league’s Academic Medal each year while with the Green and Gold. Hunter Weber Earns C-USA Spirit of Service Award Hunter Weber was named one of the 14 honorees for the 2014 Fall Conference USA Spirit of Service award. The Little Rock, Ark. native is the first UAB men’s soccer player to earn the award since Tucker Stone earned the honors in 2010. Dean Sorrell was also an honoree in 2008. Weber is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative for the squad and led the 17th Annual “Soccer For A Cure” Initiative at Children’s of Alabama Hospital this past September. With the annual event, Weber visited with young cancer patients and shared gifts and stories from his experiences on the field. He is also active at a child development center as well as the reading mentors program through Better Basics at Glen Iris Elementary. He is a two-time C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll honoree and has earned Athletic Director Academic Honor Roll distinction in each of his semesters at UAB. Weber is part of a squad that has been ranked nationally dating back to the preseason poll in 2013, and was also a member of this year’s squad that earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship. Ruiz, Copeland Named NSCAA All-Region Defender Darion Copeland and forward Freddy Ruiz were named to the NSCAA All-Southeast Region First Team. 4 1

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2014 RESULTS 2014 UAB Men's Soccer UAB Game Results (as of Jun 23, 2015) All games Date Aug 29

Opponent MEMPHIS

W

Aug 31

at Mercer

W

2-1

2-0-0

0-0-0

Sep 05

vs CSUN vs #3 Virginia VERMONT

L W

0-2 1-2 4-1

2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0

0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Sep 20

DAYTON at #17 Coastal Carolina

W

0-0 2-1

3-2-1 4-2-1

0-0-0 0-0-0

Sep 23

MISSOURI STATE

W

3-1

5-2-1

0-0-0

Sep 27

at FIU

W

3-2

6-2-1

1-0-0

Oct 04

at Akron KENTUCKY 10/11/2014 at South Carolina Oct. 18 201 MARSHALL

L

Oct 08

L

0-1 0-1 1-0 7-2

6-3-1 6-4-1 7-4-1 8-4-1

1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0

W

0-1 3-2

8-5-1 9-5-1

3-2-0 4-2-0

L

2-3

9-6-1

4-3-0

Sep 07 Sep 12

Sep 14

*

* * *

Score Overall 3-1 1-0-0

L

TO 2

W W

Conf 0-0-0

*

Oct 24

*

Oct 29

at #7 Charlotte #15 NEW MEXICO

*

Nov 01

ODU

*

Nov 08

at FAU

W

3-0

10-6-1

5-3-0

Nov 12

vs Marshall

W

1-0 0-1 1-1

11-6-1 11-7-1 11-7-2

5-3-0 5-3-0 5-3-0

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11/14/2014 vs South Carolina Nov 20

FURMAN

Team Record Overall: Conference: Home: Away: Neutral: Overtime:

W-L-T 11-7-2 5-3 5-2-2 5-2 1-3 0-0-2

L

L TO 3

Attendance Total: Home: Away: Neutral:

4 2

Dates 20 9 7 4

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Total 14183 8279 5649 255

U A B

Att. Goals scored 1307 CLAY, Alex (CHESTER, Karl) CHESTER, Karl (CLAY, Alex;WILLEMSE, Lars) SVANTESSON, Ian (CLAY, Alex;LAURENT, Mathieu) 215 RUIZ, Freddy (ROBINSON, DeAndre) SVANTESSON, Ian (RUIZ, Freddy) 100 155 CLAY, Alex (DAJANI, Rami) 498 RUIZ, Freddy (CLAY, Alex) CLAY, Alex (penalty kick) GETMAN-PICKERING, A. (RUIZ, Freddy;VALVERDE, David) RUIZ, Freddy (NAVARRETE, Diego) 592 437 ROBERTS, Pachinno (ABRAHART, Stewart) RUIZ, Freddy (CLAY, Alex) 1296 WILLEMSE, Lars (ABRAHART, Stewart) DAJANI, Rami (NGOE, James Nanje;VALVERDE, David) RUIZ, Freddy (penalty kick) 375 CLAY, Alex (unassisted) NAVARRETE, Diego (unassisted) COPELAND, Darion (ABRAHART, Stewart) 1658 1028 1332 RUIZ, Freddy (WILLEMSE, Lars) 868 RUIZ, Freddy (NAVARRETE, Diego) CLAY, Alex (penalty kick) DAJANI, Rami (WILLEMSE, Lars) ROBINSON, DeAndre (COPELAND, Darion) NGOE, James Nanje (WILLEMSE, Lars) RUIZ, Freddy (NGOE, James Nanje) DAJANI, Rami (CHESTER, Karl) 1359 1139 CLAY, Alex (unassisted) RUIZ, Freddy (WILLEMSE, Lars) CLAY, Alex (penalty kick) 378 DAJANI, Rami (CHESTER, Karl) RUIZ, Freddy (CLAY, Alex) 273 NAVARRETE, Diego (unassisted) SVANTESSON, Ian (unassisted) NAVARRETE, Diego (CLAY, Alex) DAJANI, Rami (NGOE, James Nanje) 1173 SVANTESSON, Ian (CLAY, Alex)

Avg. 709 920 807 64

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2014 STATISTICS 2014 UAB Men's Soccer UAB Combined Team Statistics (as of Jun 23, 2015) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date

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OVERALL 11-7-2 5-3 6-4-2

Opponent

Aug 29 MEMPHIS Aug 31 at Mercer Sep 05 vs CSUN Sep 07 vs #3 Virginia Sep 12 VERMONT Sep 14 DAYTON Sep 20 at #17 Coastal Carolina Sep 23 MISSOURI STATE Sep 27 at FIU Oct 04 at Akron Oct 08 KENTUCKY 10/11/201 at South Carolina Oct. 18 20 MARSHALL Oct 24 at #7 Charlotte Oct 29 #15 NEW MEXICO Nov 01 ODU Nov 08 at FAU Nov 12 vs Marshall 11/14/201 vs South Carolina Nov 20 FURMAN

TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game CORNER KICKS Goals off corners PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Fouls Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg

W W L L W To2 W W W L L W W L W L W W L To3

Score 3-1 2-1 0-2 1-2 4-1 0-0 2-1 3-1 3-2 0-1 0-1 1-0 7-2 0-1 3-2 2-3 3-0 1-0 0-1 1-1

HOME 5-2-2 2-2 3-0-2

Att. 1307 215 100 155 498 592 437 1296 375 1658 1028 1332 868 1359 1139 378 273 0 0 1173

UAB

OPP

36-210 1.80 .171 109-210 .519 10.5 105 4 4-6

23-214 1.15 .107 94-214 .439 10.7 97 1 1-1

206 11 0

170 26 1

8279 9/920 4/64

5649 7/807

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Goalie

7 12 9 19 10 5 3 16 22 6 13 2 20 14 15 8 23 18 17 11 4 1 0

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RUIZ, Freddy CLAY, Alex DAJANI, Rami SVANTESSON, Ian NAVARRETE, Diego WILLEMSE, Lars CHESTER, Karl NGOE, James Nanje COPELAND, Darion ROBINSON, DeAndre ABRAHART, Stewart ROBERTS, Pachinno GETMAN-PICKERING, VALVERDE, David LAURENT, Mathieu WHITE, William MICHALAK, Ian CRIDER, Lawson SCARBROUGH, Evan SPOSITO, Henrique IVERSON, Cole KUZMINSKY, Joe WEBER, Hunter Total Opponents WEBER, Hunter KUZMINSKY, Joe Total Opponents

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gp g a pts sh 20 10 2 22 48 20 7 7 21 34 19 5 1 11 20 20 4 0 8 10 19 3 2 8 18 20 1 5 7 10 18 1 3 5 10 20 1 3 5 6 19 1 1 3 10 18 1 1 3 8 11 0 3 3 3 20 1 0 2 7 16 1 0 2 3 20 0 2 2 11 20 0 1 1 5 8 0 0 0 4 13 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 36 31 103 210 20 23 16 62 214 GP 2 20 20 20

Min. 16:55 1823:05 1840:00 1840:00

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.208 29 .604 2 .206 20 .588 2 .250 14 .700 3 .400 8 .800 1 .167 9 .500 1 .100 4 .400 0 .100 5 .500 1 .167 2 .333 0 .100 6 .600 1 .125 3 .375 0 .000 2 .667 0 .143 2 .286 0 .333 1 .333 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 3 .600 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 1 .333 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .171 109 .519 11 .107 94 .439 7

GAAvg Saves

0.00 1.14 1.12 1.76

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2nd

OT

OT2

OT3

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Shots by Period UAB Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

OT3

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Saves by Period UAB Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

OT3

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Corners by Period UAB Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

OT3

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2nd

OT

OT2

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109 82

36 37 53 54 89 82

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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.000 0-0-0 .750 11-7-2 .755 11-7-2 .670 7-11-2

Goals by Period UAB Opponents

Fouls by Period UAB Opponents

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CONFERENCE USA 2014 Final Standings Team %&(20) Charlotte %(RV) Kentucky %(RV) UAB %$(24) ODU (RV) New Mexico Marshall South Carolina FIU Florida Atlantic

Conference USA Overall W-L-T Pct. Pts. W-L-T 6-1-1 .812 19 14-4-1 5-1-2 .750 17 10-6-4 5-3-0 .625 15 11-7-2 4-3-1 .562 13 13-7-1 4-4-0 .500 12 11-6-1 3-4-1 .438 10 7-9-3 3-5-0 .375 9 10-10-0 2-6-0 .250 6 6-9-1 1-6-1 .188 4 1-13-2

Pct. .763 .600 .600 .643 .639 .447 .500 .406 .125

GF 41 25 36 30 32 20 30 23 15

GA 18 16 23 24 16 29 33 28 39

All-Conference USA Second Team GK Austin Pack, Charlotte D Mathew Gibbons, New Mexico D Nick Miele, New Mexico D Mahamoudou Kaba, South Carolina D Braeden Troyer, South Carolina MF Nate Foglesong, Old Dominion MF Alex Clay, UAB F Justin Laird, Kentucky F Daniel Jodah, Marshall F James Rogers, New Mexico F Mikkel Knudsen, South Carolina

% NCAA Tournament Participant - $ Won C-USA Championship & Won C-USA Regular Season Title 2013 Conference USA Postseason Awards Most Valuable Player Callum Irving, Kentucky Offensive Player of the Year Kyle Parker, Charlotte Freddy Ruiz, UAB Defensive Player of the Year Callum Irving, Kentucky Golden Boot Award Mikkel Knudsen, South Carolina Freshman of the Year Mikkel Knudsen, South Carolina Coach of the Year Johan Cedergren, Kentucky - Six Conference USA members sponsor men’s soccer (Charlotte, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Marshall, Old Dominion, and UAB), while Kentucky, New Mexico, and South Carolina are affiliate members - Conference USA has produced 47 NCAA Tournament appearances during its 19-year history, with four teams advancing to the College Cup - Four teams (Charlotte in 1996, Saint Louis in 1997, SMU in 2005, and New Mexico in 2013) have advanced to the College Cup - Conference USA boasts five of the top-25 winningest active coaches by victories: Mark Berson (South Carolina); Bob Gray (Marshall); Alan Dawson (Old Dominon); Mike Getman (UAB) and Jeremy Fishbein (New Mexico).

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All-Conference USA First Team GK Callum Irving, Kentucky D Biko Bradnock-Brennan, Charlotte D Jordan Wilson, Kentucky D Darion Copeland, UAB MF Brandt Bronico, Charlotte MF Napo Matsos, Kentucky MF Ben McKendry, New Mexico MF Chris Wehan, New Mexico F Kyle Parker, Charlotte F Quentin Albrecht, FIU F Freddy Ruiz, UAB

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Year-By-Year Records

Year Overall Conference Postseason 1979 9-10-2 1980 12-8-2 1981 1-11-1 1982 12-10-0 1983 8-8-0 1984 7-10-2 1985 5-17-0 1986 11-4-3 1987 6-7-2 1988 7-8-1 1989 6-10-1 0-3-0 1990 3-14-1 0-7-0 1991 8-9-2 0-4-1 1992 4-15-1 0-5-0 1993 11-7-2 4-1-1 Great Midwest Conference Regular Season Runners Up 1994 15-4-1 5-1-0 Great Midwest Conference Regular Season Champions Great Midwest Conference Tournament Champions NCAA First Round 1995 15-4-1 7-0-1 Conference USA Regular Season Champions 1996 13-6-1 5-3-0 1997 10-8-1 4-3-1 1998 12-6-0 5-3-0 1999 17-6-0 7-1-0 Conference USA Regular Season Co-Champions Conference USA Tournament Champions NCAA Elite Eight 2000 14-5-2 5-1-2 Conference USA Regular Season Runners Up Conference USA Tournament Runners Up NCAA First Round 2001 15-6-0 7-3-0 Conference USA Regular Season Runners Up NCAA Sweet Sixteen 2002 9-7-3 4-4-2 2003 10-5-5 4-3-2 2004 12-7-0 7-2-0 Conference USA Regular Season Runners Up Conference USA Tournament Runners Up 2005 10-7-1 5-3-1 2006 10-6-4 4-3-1 NCAA First Round 2007 7-11-1 2-6-0 2008 6-10-3 2-5-1 2009 12-4-2 5-2-1 2010 10-7-1 4-4-0 2011 13-5-3 6-1-1 Conference USA Regular Season Co-Champions NCAA Second Round 2012 10-8-2 4-4-0 NCAA First Round 2013 12-5-1 5-3-1 2014 11-7-2 5-3-0 NCAA First Round Total 353-282-54 (.551) * From 1980-91, UAB was a member of the Sun Belt Conference. From 1992-95, UAB was a part of the Great Midwest Conference. UAB has been a member of Conference USA since 1995.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS Year-By-Year Leaders Year Goals Assists Points Saves 1979 D. Gaitan, 22 K. Wood, 8 D. Gaitan, 49 F. LaRoche, 160 1980 D. Gaitan, 35 D. Gaitan, 14 D. Gaitan, 84 M. Costopoulos, 174 1981 - - - 1982 D. Morriss, 11 Two players, 5 D. Morriss, 22 1983 S. White, 10 E. Lee, 5 S. White, 23 H. Torman, 79 1984 A. Clarke, 6 A. Clarke, 5 A. Clarke, 17 H. Torman, 174 1985 Two players, 6 S. Schulman, 5 S. Schulman, 17 R. Clark, 100 1986 P. Britton, 9 - - - 1987 P. Britton, 8 M. Reavey, 3 P. Britton, 18 1988 J. Jaramillo, 6 G. Dodson, 4 J. Jaramillo, 14 J. Wall, 117 1989 L. Drake, 8 R. Butler, 5 L. Drake, 17 R. Starr, 109 1990 D. Wiggins, 6 H. Rafeh, 8 H. Rafeh, 18 R. Starr, 110 1991 Two players, 4 B. O’Keefe, 6 B. O’Keefe, 12 M. Spurlin, 131 1992 J. Ayema, 6 Two players, 4 J. Ayema, 16 B. Boegner, 84 1993 M. Hagedorn, 13 A. Mugalla, 10 M. Hagedorn, 29 L. Papaconstantinou, 108 1994 W. Giummarra, 11 B. Corcoran, 11 W. Giummarra, 32 L. Papaconstantinou, 83 1995 W. Giummarra, 12 Two players, 9 W. Giummarra, 33 L. Papaconstantinou, 85 1996 E. Kuster, 10 Two players, 7 E. Kuster, 27 L. Papaconstantinou, 78 1997 Two players, 9 B. Corcoran, 6 E. Eloundou, 22 D. Clemente, 59 1998 P. Byaruhanga, 7 R. Najarro, 7 P. Byaruhanga, 18 D. Clemente, 57 1999 P. Byaruhanga, 19 P. Byaruhanga, 11 P. Byaruhanga, 49 D. Clemente, 100 2000 L. Knight, 7 M. Garcia, 6 Two players, 15 D. Clemente, 87 2001 M. Rey, 14 N. Mata, 6 M. Rey, 33 C. Baumstark, 84 2002 F. Monteiro, 7 M. Pusek, 7 F. Monteiro, 17 C. Baumstark, 74 2003 J. Monteiro, 8 L. De Oliveira, 8 J. Monteiro, 19 J. Drake, 39 2004 J. Monteiro, 7 L. De Oliveira, 8 L. De Oliveira, 18 A. Robles, 92 2005 M. Hughes, 6 J. McLaughlin, 8 J. McLaughlin, 18 A. Robles, 89 2006 J. Monteiro, 14 J. Monteiro, 7 J. Monteiro, 35 J. Drake, 69 2007 D. Jakovic, 6 F. Brown, 4 D. Jakovic, 13 W. Johnson, 56 2008 D. Rios, 6 Four players, 3 D. Rios, 14 W. Johnson, 53 2009 Two players, 7 T. Gumede, 5 B. Sodade, 18 C. Woszczynski, 62 2010 B. Sodade, 9 F. Liu, 6 B. Sodade, 20 C. Woszczynski, 58 2011 B. Sodade, 13 Two players, 5 B. Sodade, 31 C. Woszczynski, 91 2012 M. Lemez, 7 K. Gyawu, 5 K. Gyawu, 17 R. Ville, 76 2013 F. Ruiz, 11 D. Navarrete, 7 F. Ruiz, 26 R. Ville, 66 2014 Ruiz, 10 Clay, 7 Ruiz, 22 Kuzminsky, 69

COACHING HISTORY Name Tim Hammer Bob Norman Mick Payne Mike Getman

Years 1979-80 1981-89 1990-91 1992-Present

Record (Pct.) 21-18-4 (.535) 63-85-10 (.430) 11-23-3 (.463) 258-156-37 (.613)

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 1979 (9-10-2) Coach: Tim Hammer 9/10 at Davidson 9/11 at Charlotte * 9/15 NEW ORLEANS * 9/16 NEW ORLEANS * 9/18 at Oglethorpe 9/21 vs. Wilmington (Ohio) 1 9/22 at Tennessee Wesleyan 1 9/28 vs. Georgia State 2 9/29 at South Alabama 2 9/30 vs. Southwestern 2 10/4 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/6 at Vanderbilt 10/7 WAKE FOREST 10/10 ALABAMA A&M 10/13 OGLETHORPE 10/14 VALDOSTA STATE 10/20 at Berry 10/21 at Georgia State * 10/27 at New Orleans * 10/28 at South Alabama * 11/1 at Charlotte 3

L 0-1 L 0-5 W 3-1 W 4-2 T (2OT) 1-1 L 0-1 L 1-3 L 1-3 W 2-1 L 0-4 W 2-0 W 2-0 W (OT) 3-1 L 0-8 T (2OT) 1-1 W 5-0 L 2-4 L 0-6 W 2-1 W 2-1 L 2-6

L (OT) 1-3 L 1-6 W 2-0 L 1-4 L 4-6 W 16-1 W 4-2 W 7-0 W 2-0 L 2-5 W 5-0 W 3-2 W 3-1 T (2OT) 2-2 T (2OT) 1-1 W W W L W L L

3-1 13-0 14-0 0-7 12-0 1-3 0-3

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Magic City Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - Sun Belt Tournament (Charlotte, N.C.) 1981 (1-11-1) Coach: Bob Norman 4 7

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0-5 0-9 0-7 0-5 1-3 2-2 0-2 0-2 5-1 0-8 0-7 0-5 1-7

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3-2 0-1 2-4 3-1 2-0 0-1 3-2 1-0 0-4 0-10 1-0 2-0 3-2 0-2 1-7 4-1 1-0 2-0 0-5 5-1 0-2 1-4

W W W L L L L L W L W W W W

6-1 2-1 4-0 1-2 1-3 0-2 2-3 2-3 4-1 0-6 2-0 3-0 2-1 3-0

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Sun Belt Tournament (Tampa, Fla.)

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Superior Soccer Classic (Athens, Tenn.) 2 - Port City Classic (Mobile, Ala.) 3 - Sun Belt Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.) 1980 (12-8-2) Coach: Tim Hammer at Wake Forest at Charlotte * WESTERN CAROLINA at New Orleans * at New Orleans * AUM at Oglethorpe 9/27 MERCER (Macon) 1 9/28 NEW ORLEANS * 1 10/1 GEORGIA STATE * 10/4 at Mercer (Atlanta) 10/5 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/6 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/9 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 10/11 OGLETHORPE MERCER (Atlanta) at Mercer (Macon) VALDOSTA STATE 10/26 at Alabama A&M 11/3 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 11/6 at Georgia State * vs. VCU 2

at New Orleans * at Northeast Louisiana ALABAMA A&M BELHAVEN NEW ORLEANS BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN AUM at Emory at Birmingham-Southern SOUTH ALABAMA * at Georgia State * at South Alabama * vs. South Alabama 1

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at South Alabama * vs. USF 1

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Coach: Bob Norman 9/7 TOUGALOO (Forfeit) 9/14 at Nicholls State 9/21 vs. Huntingdon 1 9/22 at South Alabama 1 9/27 at Western Kentucky 2 9/28 vs. Xavier (Ohio) 2 10/3 at Oglethorpe 10/4 WILLIAM CAREY 10/10 at AUM 10/12 MEMPHIS 10/18 CENTENARY 10/24 at Univ. of the South 10/29 RHODES COLLEGE 10/31 at Birmingham-Southern 11/2 TENNESSEE 11/6 vs. Jacksonville 3 11/7 vs. Old Dominion 3 11/16 NICHOLLS STATE

2-4 1-8

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Sun Belt Tournament (Norfolk, Va.) 1984 (7-10-2) Coach: Bob Norman 9/11 SAMFORD 9/15 vs. Morehead State 1 9/16 at Western Kentucky 1 9/21 at New Orleans * 9/23 at Nicholls State 9/25 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 9/29 at Charlotte * 9/30 at Applachian State 10/3 at Samford 10/5 MEMPHIS 10/7 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/10 at Univ. of the South 10/17 at Belhaven 10/19 at Birmingham-Southern 10/21 NEW ORLEANS * 10/24 at Alabama A&M 10/26 GEORGIA STATE * 11/1 vs. Charlotte 2 11/11 RHODES COLLEGE

W (OT) 4-2 W 4-0 W (OT) 2-1 W 1-0 L 0-2 T (2OT) 1-1 L 0-7 L 0-12 W 2-0 L 2-3 L 0-2 L 1-2 L 1-8 W 2-0 T (2OT) 4-4 L 0-12 L 0-7 L 0-5 W 4-2

1 - Port City Classic (Mobile, Ala.) 2 - Western Kentucky Invitational (Bowling Green, Ky.) 3 - Sun Belt Tournament (Tampa, Fla.) 1987 (6-7-2) Coach: Bob Norman 9/8 at Berry 9/12 WESTERN KENTUCKY * 9/20 NICHOLLS STATE 9/22 HUNTINGDON 9/25 at Memphis 9/27 at Rhodes College 10/2 at William Carey 10/4 at Nicholls State 10/11 at UAH 10/14 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 10/18 vs. USF 1 10/19 vs. South Alabama 1 10/21 AUM 10/25 at Tennessee Tech 11/1 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Western Kentucky Topper Classic (Bowling Green, Ky.) 2 - Sun Belt Tournament (Mobile, Ala.) 1985 (5-17) Coach: Bob Norman 9/1 WESTERN KENTUCKY * 9/7 AUM 9/10 SAMFORD 9/12 at Tennessee 9/15 at AUM 9/18 UAH 9/22 at South Alabama * 9/27 at New Orleans * 9/29 at Nicholls State 10/4 at Memphis 10/6 at Rhodes College 10/11 CHARLOTTE * 10/13 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/18 at Samford 10/20 NEW ORLEANS * 10/23 ALABAMA A&M 10/25 at Birmingham-Southern 10/27 at Georgia State * 10/29 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 11/3 NICHOLLS STATE 11/4 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 11/7 at Old Dominion 1

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2-4 1-0 3-0 1-3 1-2 1-8 0-5 1-0 1-4 0-4 1-3 1-6 0-3 3-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 0-4 0-2 1-3 1-0 0-4

L 0-5 T (2OT) 2-2 W 6-2 W 3-0 L 2-3 W 3-1 T (2OT) 1-1 L 2-3 L 0-1 W 4-1 L 1-3 L 1-4 W 7-1 W 5-1 L 1-6

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Sun Belt West Division Tournment (Bowling Green, Ky.) 1988 (7-8-1, 1-3/4th) Coach: Bob Norman 9/10 at Alabama A&M 9/13 at University of the South 9/15 at Huntingdon 9/24 NICHOLLS STATE 9/28 UAH 9/30 at Millsaps 10/2 at Western Kentucky * 10/8 TENNESSEE TECH (Forfeit) 10/10 CHARLOTTE * 10/14 USF 1 10/16 SOUTH ALABAMA 1 10/19 MEMPHIS 10/21 at William Carey 10/23 at Vanderbilt

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Sun Belt Tournament (Norfolk, Va.) 1986 (11-4-3) 4 8

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10/6 10/9 10/10 10/12 10/13 10/16 10/27 10/30 11/1 11/3 11/8

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1 - Sun Belt West Division Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 1989 (6-10-1, 0-3/4th) Coach: Bob Norman 9/2 at Birmingham-Southern 9/9 at Oglethorpe 9/11 at AUM 9/15 WESTERN KENTUCKY * 9/20 WILLIAM CAREY 9/24 HUNTINGDON 9/26 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 10/1 MILLSAPS 10/4 ALABAMA A&M 10/8 at UAH 10/10 COLUMBUS COLLEGE 10/12 LaGRANGE COLLEGE 10/15 at South Alabama * 10/21 vs. USF * 1 10/22 VANDERBILT 10/27 at Carson-Newman 10/28 at Lincoln Memorial

L 0-3 W (OT) 2-1 L 2-5 L 0-7 L 0-5 L 2-3 L 1-4 W 3-0 L 0-2 W (OT) 3-1 W 3-0 W 2-0 L 0-15 L 1-10 L 1-2 W 6-0 T (2OT) 3-3

1992 (4-15-1, 0-5/6th) Coach: Mike Getman 9/6 UAH 9/12 at Huntingdon 9/16 at William Carey (Forfeit) 9/20 VANDERBILT 9/26 at Marquette * 9/27 vs. DePaul * 1 9/30 at Alabama A&M 10/3 at UAH 10/4 MEMPHIS * 10/7 MOBILE COLLEGE 10/10 vs. Cincinnati * 2 10/11 vs. Saint Louis * 2 10/15 at AUM 10/20 HUNTINGDON 10/23 at South Alabama 10/24 at West Florida 10/28 at Mercer 10/31 LINCOLN MEMORIAL 11/6 vs. Marquette 3 11/7 vs. Memphis 3

L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-4 L 0-6 L 0-5 T (2OT) 2-2 L 2-5 L 1-6 W 3-1 L 1-5 W 8-1 L 0-2 L 0-4 L 0-5 L 1-7 L 1-2 W 3-1 L 0-4

1993 (11-7-2, 4-1-1/2nd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/4 LINCOLN MEMORIAL 9/5 at UAH 9/8 at Vanderbilt 9/12 DAYTON * 9/17 vs. Central Michigan 1 9/19 vs. Bowling Green 1 9/24 MARQUETTE * 9/26 DEPAUL * 9/29 GEORGIA STATE 10/3 HUNTINGDON 10/8 at Cincinnati * 10/10 at Saint Louis 10/13 ALABAMA A&M 10/17 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 10/19 at Western Kentucky

W 1-0 T (2OT) 1-1 W (OT) 3-1 L 1-2 W 4-2 T (2OT) 0-0 W 2-0 4 9

3-2 0-1 0-7 0-1 2-1 0-2 0-3 1-0 1-4 2-1 0-2

W (OT) 2-1 L 2-3 W 1-0 L 1-3 L 0-2 L 1-3 L 1-6 L 1-2 L 1-4 L 0-5 L 1-5 L 0-3 L 2-4 L 0-2 L 2-4 L (OT) 2-5 T (2OT) 1-1 W 6-1 W 1-0 L 0-4

* - Great Midwest Conference match 1 - Milwaukee, Wis. 2 - Memphis, Tenn. 3 - Great Midwest Conference Tournament (St. Louis, Mo.)

* - Sun Belt Conference match 1991 (8-9-2, 0-4-1/6th) Coach: Mick Payne 9/11 UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 9/14 CINCINNATI * 9/15 at UAH 9/21 at Memphis * 9/25 at Lincoln Memorial 9/28 at Birmingham-Southern 10/2 at Georgia State

W (OT) L L L W (OT) L L W L W L

* - Great Midwest Conference match 1 - McDonald’s Cup (Milwaukee, Wis.) 2 - Great Midwest Conference Tournament (St. Louis, Mo.)

* Sun Belt Conference matches 1 - at Georgia State (Atlanta, Ga.) 1990 (3-14-1, 0-7/5th) Coach: Mick Payne 9/5 AUM 9/7 at Western Kentucky * 9/9 at Birmingham-Southern 9/15 at USF * 9/17 at Jacksonville * 9/21 OGLETHORPE 9/26 at University of the South 9/29 at Charlotte * 10/4 UAH 10/5 at AUM 10/9 at Columbus College 10/12 OLD DOMINION * 10/14 VCU * 10/18 GEORGIA STATE 10/19 at William Carey 10/21 SOUTH ALABAMA * 10/26 LINCOLN MEMORIAL 10/28 at Vanderbilt

WEST FLORIDA at DePaul * at Marquette * vs. Saint Louis * 1 vs. Central Michigan 1 ALABAMA A&M at Old Dominion UAH at South Alabama AUM vs. Cincinnati 2

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W 3-1 T (2OT) 2-2 W 1-0 W 3-1 L 1-2

* - Conference USA match 1 - adidas/MetLife Classic (Durham, N.C.) 2 - Umbro Classic (St. Louis, Mo.) 3 - Conference USA Tournament (Milwaukee, Wis.)

* - Great Midwest Conference match 1 - Western Kentucky Classic (Bowling Green, Ky.) 2 - Great Midwest Conference Tournament (Memphis, Tenn.) 1994 (15-4-1, 5-1/1st) Coach: Mike Getman 9/3 at North Carolina State 1 9/4 vs. Duke 1 9/11 at Huntingdon 9/16 at Marquette * 9/18 at DePaul* 9/21 at Georgia State 9/23 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 9/30 CINCINNATI * 10/2 DAYTON * 10/7 VANDERBILT 10/9 SAINT LOUIS * 10/12 SOUTH ALABAMA 10/16 at Alabama A&M 10/20 WESTERN KENTUCKY 10/23 MEMPHIS * 10/28 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/30 at Mercer 11/11 MEMPHIS 2 11/13 MARQUETTE 2 11/20 at UCLA 3

W (OT) 1-0 L 1-4 W 8-0 L 0-4 W 5-3 W (OT) 8-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 7-1 W 1-0 W 4-0 T (2OT) 2-2 L 0-1 W 5-2 W 3-2 W 2-0 W 4-2 W 2-1 W (OT) 5-1 L (OT) 2-3

* - Great Midwest Conference match 1 - Wolfpack/adidas Classic (Raleigh, N.C.) 2 - Great Midwest Conference Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - NCAA Tournament First Round (Los Angeles, Calif.) 1995 (15-4-1, 7-0-1/1st) Coach: Mike Getman 9/2 MARTIN METHODIST 9/4 ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK 9/8 at Duke 1 9/10 vs. North Carolina State 1 9/15 at Birmingham-Southern 9/17 CHARLOTTE * 9/24 MARQUETTE * 9/29 CINCINNATI * 10/1 MERCER 10/6 at USF * 10/8 ALABAMA A&M 10/13 at Vanderbilt 10/15 at Memphis * 10/20 at Saint Louis * 2 10/22 vs. South Carolina 2 10/27 GEORGIA STATE 10/29 DEPAUL * 11/3 at Louisville * 11/9 vs. Louisville 3 11/10 vs. UNC Charlotte 3

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1996 (13-6-1, 5-3/4th) Coach: Mike Getman 9/1 at Georgia State W 2-1 9/6 vs. Loyola (Md.) 1 W 2-1 9/8 at Wake Forest 1 L 1-2 9/14 at IUPU-Fort Wayne 2 W 8-0 9/15 vs. Indiana 2 T (2OT) 1-1 9/20 at Cincinnati * W 3-1 9/22 LOUISVILLE * W 2-0 9/27 at Marquette * L 0-2 9/29 at DePaul * W (OT) 3-2 10/4 VANDERBILT W 3-1 10/6 ALABAMA A&M W 3-1 10/9 at Charlotte * L 0-3 10/13 USF * L 1-4 10/18 SAINT LOUIS * W 2-1 10/20 MEMPHIS * W 3-1 10/25 at UNC Greensboro 3 L (OT) 3-4 10/27 vs. College of Charleston 3 W 4-2 11/1 at South Alabama W 2-0 11/3 at Mercer W 1-0 11/12 MARQUETTE 4 L 0-2 * - Conference USA match 1 - Wake Forest Classic (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 2 - Three Rivers Classic (Fort Wayne, Ind.) 3 - Vanderbilt Puma Classic (Nashville, Tenn.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 1997 (10-8-1, 4-3-1/4th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/29 BELMONT 8/31 UAH 9/5 MERCER 9/7 ALABAMA A&M 9/12 vs. UCLA 1 9/14 vs. Southwest Missouri State 9/19 at DePaul * 9/21 at Marquette * 9/28 CHARLOTTE * 10/3 USF * 10/10 MEMPHIS * 10/12 SAINT LOUIS * 10/17 at Cincinnati * 10/19 at Louisville * 10/24 at FIU 2 10/26 vs. Loyola (Md.) 2 10/31 SOUTH ALABAMA 11/2 at Vanderbilt 11/9 CHARLOTTE 3

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 1998 (12-6, 5-3/T3rd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/1 at Furman 9/4 SOUTH ALABAMA 1 9/6 ALABAMA A&M 1 9/11 CALIFORNIA 2 9/13 HARTFORD 2 9/18 DEPAUL * 9/20 MARQUETTE * 9/26 at Charlotte * 10/2 at USF * 10/9 at Memphis * 10/11 at Saint Louis * 10/16 CINCINNATI * 10/18 LOUISVILLE * 10/21 BELMONT 10/25 VANDERBILT 10/31 at Coll. of Charleston 3 11/1 vs. South Carolina 3 11/8 MARQUETTE 4

2000 (14-5-2, 5-1-2/2nd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/1 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 9/3 NORTH CAROLINA 9/7 vs. Florida Atlantic 9/9 at FIU 9/17 CHARLOTTE * 9/20 at Birmingham-Southern 9/24 DEPAUL * 9/30 at Saint Louis * 10/2 COASTAL CAROLINA 10/3 at Mercer 10/8 at Furman 10/15 USF * 10/18 at Memphis * 10/22 CINCINNATI * 10/27 at Marquette * 10/29 GEORGIA STATE 11/1 at Alabama A&M 11/5 at Louisville * 11/10 vs. Louisville 1 11/12 at Saint Louis 1 11/17 at Washington 2

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* - Conference USA match 1 - Alabama Power Governor’s Cup (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - UAB Nike Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - at Nike/Mt. Pleasant Invitational (Charleston, S.C.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 1999 (17-6, 7-1/T1st) Coach: Mike Getman 9/1 Tulsa 1 9/5 FURMAN 1 9/9 at Vanderbilt 9/12 MARQUETTE 9/18 vs. UNC Greensboro 2 9/19 at #24 North Carolina 2 9/24 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 9/26 Alabama A&M 3 9/29 at USF * 10/3 LOUISVILLE * 10/7 at Charlotte * 10/10 at DePaul * 10/14 Memphis * 10/17 at Georgia State 10/24 #2 SAINT LOUIS * 10/29 at #25 Cincinnati * 11/5 BELMONT 11/7 CENTENARY 11/12 USF 4 11/14 #4 SAINT LOUIS 4 11/21 #4 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI ST. 5 11/27 at #17 SMU 6 12/5 #18 Santa Clara 7

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* - Conference USA match 1 - Conference USA Tournament (St. Louis, Mo.) 2 - NCAA Tournament First Round (Seattle, Wash.) 2001 (15-6, 7-3/T2nd) Coach: Mike Getman 8/31 at Coastal Carolina 1 9/8 PITTSBURGH 1 9/9 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 9/21 vs. Brown 2 9/23 at Yale 2 9/28 MARQUETTE * 9/30 at Charlotte * 10/5 at USF * 10/7 ALABAMA A&M 10/12 LOUISVILLE * 10/14 FURMAN 10/17 MEMPHIS * 10/20 at DePaul * 10/24 SAINT LOUIS * 10/28 at Cincinnati * 11/2 TCU * 11/9 at East Carolina * 11/16 MARQUETTE 3 11/23 vs. Furman 4 11/25 at South Carolina 4 12/2 at Clemson 5

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* - Conference USA match 1 - UAB Nike Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - UNC Nike Classic (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 3 - Alabama Power Governor’s Cup (Birmingham, Ala.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 5 - NCAA Tournament First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) 6 - NCAA Tournament Second Round (Dallas, Texas) 7 - NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals (Birmingham, Ala.) 5 1

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* - Conference USA match 1 - UAB Nike Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - Yale Classic (New Haven, Conn.) 3 - Conference USA Tournament (St. Louis, Mo.) 4 - NCAA Tournament First and Second Round (Columbia, S.C.) 5 - NCAA Tournament Third Round (Clemson, S.C.)

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 2002 (9-7-3, 4-4-2/6th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/31 at UC Irvine 1 9/2 vs. San Diego 1 9/6 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 2 9/8 RHODE ISLAND 2 9/13 vs. Western Kentucky 3 9/15 vs. Navy 3 9/21 at Saint Louis * 9/23 at Tulsa 9/28 EAST CAROLINA * 10/5 CHARLOTTE * 10/12 at Louisville * 10/16 at TCU * 10/19 DEPAUL * 10/23 at Memphis * 10/27 at Marquette * 11/1 USF * 11/4 at Georgia State 11/9 CINCINNATI * 11/14 vs. Louisville 4

9/12 vs. #7 UNC Greensboro 2 9/12 at Davidson 2 9/18 CHARLOTTE * 3 9/19 WESTERN KENTUCKY 3 9/25 at Marquette * 9/29 ALABAMA A&M 10/2 CINCINNATI * 10/9 at Saint Louis * 10/16 EAST CAROLINA * 10/20 #11 USF * 10/22 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/27 at #20 Memphis * 10/30 KENTUCKY 11/3 at Louisville * 11/4 DEPAUL * 11/13 vs. Charlotte 4 11/14 vs. #11 Memphis 4

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* - Conference USA match 1 - Portand Invitational (Portlant, Ore.) 2 - Davidson Classic (Davidson, N.C.) 3 - UAB LaQuinta Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Louisville, Ky.)

* - Conference USA match 1 - UC Irvine Tournament (Irvine, Calif.) 2 - UAB Nike Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - BSC Puma Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (St. Louis, Mo.) 2003 (10-5-5, 4-3-2/T5th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/29 vs. Notre Dame 1 8/31 at Indiana 1 9/5 ST. FRANCIS (PA.) 2 9/6 UMASS 2 9/12 vs. Marshall 3 9/14 vs. Army 3 9/21 at East Carolina * 9/27 MARQUETTE * 10/1 at Birmingham-Southern 10/4 at USF * 10/8 MEMPHIS * 10/11 at Charlotte * 10/15 at Alabama A&M 10/18 LOUISVILLE * 10/22 CENTENARY 10/25 at DePaul * 11/1 at Cincinnati * 11/8 SAINT LOUIS * 11/12 vs. Louisville 4 11/13 vs. Saint Louis 4

2005 (10-7-1, 5-3-1/3rd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/2 at Rhode Island 1 9/4 vs. Maine 1 9/9 vs. Alabama A&M 2 9/11 vs. Georgia State 2 9/16 UNC GREENSBORO 3 9/18 EVANSVILLE 3 9/24 vs. #5 California 4 9/25 at Stanford 4 9/30 at SMU * 10/2 at #17 Tulsa * 10/7 EAST CAROLINA * 10/9 SOUTH CAROLINA * 10/15 MEMPHIS * 10/21 at Marshall * 10/23 at Kentucky * 10/28 UCF * 10/30 FIU * 11/9 vs. Memphis 5

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2006 (10-6-4, 4-3-1/T4th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/25 at #10 Notre Dame 1 8/27 vs. #12 Indiana 1 9/1 MERCER 2 9/3 WRIGHT STATE 2 9/8 at #24 UNC Greensboro 3 9/10 vs. Elon 3 9/15 vs. College of Charleston 4

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* - Conference USA match 1 - URI Classic (Kingston, R.I.) 2 - BSC Fall Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 4 - Stanford Classic (Palo Alto, Calif.) 5 - Conference USA Tournament (Dallas, Texas)

* - Conference USA match 1 - Indiana Adidas Classic (Bloomington, Ind.) 2 - UAB La Quinta Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - BSC Puma Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Memphis, Tenn.) 2004 (12-7, 7-2/2nd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/4 vs. Gonzaga 1 9/6 at #19 Portland 1

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 9/17 vs. Stetson 4 9/23 MARSHALL* 9/27 at #6 South Carolina * 10/3 CENTENARY 10/7 at UCF * 10/11 at Memphis * 10/14 #18 KENTUCKY * 10/21 TULSA * 10/25 #1 SMU * 10/28 at FIU * 11/1 vs. #16 South Carolina 5 11/3 vs. #2 SMU 5 11/11 vs. Gardner-Webb 6

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10/8 ALABAMA A&M 10/11 at UCF * 10/18 KENTUCKY * 10/22 #24 SMU * 10/25 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 10/29 at South Carolina * 11/1 at FIU * 11/7 MARSHALL * 11/12 vs. #6 Tulsa 4

* - Conference USA match 1 - Diadora Classic (Memphis, Tenn.) 2 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - Nike Classic (Charlotte, N.C.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Dallas, Texas)

* - Conference USA match 1 - IU Credit Union Classic (Bloomington, Ind.) 2 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - UNC Greensboro Classic (Greensboro, N.C.) 4 - BSC Fall Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 5 - Conference USA Tournament (Tulsa, Okla.) 6 - NCAA Tournament First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) 2007 (7-11-1, 2-5/T7th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/31 vs. Hartwick 1 9/2 at Akron 1 9/7 LIPSCOMB 9/9 CENTENARY 9/14 B’HAM-SOUTHERN 2 9/16 MERCER 2 9/21 at #10 Indiana 9/23 JACKSONVILLE 9/29 SOUTH CAROLINA * 10/3 EASTERN ILLINOIS 10/6 at Kentucky * 10/13 FIU * 10/17 at #6 SMU * 10/20 at Marshall * 10/24 at Alabama A&M 10/27 UCF * 11/3 MEMPHIS * 11/9 at #7 Tulsa * 11/15 vs. #9 Tulsa 3

2009 (12-4-2, 5-2-1/3rd) Coach: Mike Getman 9/1 OAKLAND 9/4 at #10 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 9/7 CENTENARY 9/11 DRAKE 1 9/13 UMKC 1 9/18 vs. Central Arkansas 2 9/20 vs. Vermont 2 9/25 at SMU * 3 9/27 vs. Houston Baptist 3 10/4 at #13 Kentucky * 10/10 FIU * 10/14 MEMPHIS * 10/17 at #20 Tulsa * 10/24 UCF * 10/28 SOUTH CAROLINA * 11/1 at Alabama A&M 11/7 at Marshall * 11/13 vs. Marshall 4

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2010 (10-7-1, 4-4/5th) Coach: Mike Getman 9/3 at #2 Virginia 1 9/5 vs. Virginia Tech 1 9/10 CHARLOTTE 2 9/11 NORTH FLORIDA 2 9/17 vs. Belmont 3 9/19 at Lipscomb 3 9/24 #9 SMU * 9/26 ALABAMA A&M 10/2 at South Carolina * 10/6 MERCER 10/9 KENTUCKY * 10/16 at FIU * 10/23 #17 TULSA * 10/26 at AMERICAN 10/29 at #18 UCF * 11/3 MARSHALL *

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* - Conference USA match 1 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - Memphis Classic (Memphis, Tenn.) 3 - SMU Classic (Dallas, Texas) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Tulsa, Okla.)

* - Conference USA match 1 - Westfield Cup (Akron, Ohio) 2 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - Conference USA Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 2008 (6-10-3, 2-5-1/8th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/29 vs. Oral Roberts 1 8/31 vs. #21 Bradley 1 9/5 #16 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 9/7 MERCER 9/12 UC-IRVINE 2 9/14 WESTERN ILLINOIS 2 9/19 vs. Davidson 3 9/21 at Charlotte 3 9/27 at Memphis * 10/4 #15 TULSA *

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 11/5 at Memphis * 11/10 vs. South Carolina 4

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* - Conference USA match 1 - Conference USA Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 2 - NCAA Tournament First Round (Charlotte, N.C.)

* - Conference USA match 1 - Virginia Classic (Charlottesville, Va.) 2 - UAB Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) 3 - Lipscomb Classic (Nashville, Tenn.) 4 - Conference USA Tournament (Memphis, Tenn.) 2011 (13-5-3, 6-1-1/T1st) Coach: Mike Getman 8/27 CLEMSON 9/1 at Mercer 9/4 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 9/9 ORAL ROBERTS 9/11 GEORGIA STATE 9/16 #20 VCU 9/18 MILWAUKEE 9/23 vs. Portland 1 9/25 at Washington 1 10/4 SOUTH CAROLINA * 10/8 at Kentucky * 10/12 AMERICAN 10/15 #6 UCF * 10/19 MEMPHIS * 10/22 at Marshall * 10/26 at #15 SMU * 10/29 FIU * 11/4 at Tulsa * 11/11 vs. #22 UCF 2 11/13 vs. SMU 2 11/20 CHARLOTTE 3

2013 (12-5-1, 5-3-1/3rd) Coach: Mike Getman 8/30 at #24 VCU ! 9/1 vs. High Point ! 9/6 #8 INDIANA 9/13 #21 CHARLOTTE * ^ 9/15 ETSU ^ 9/21 MERCER 9/25 BELMONT 9/29 at Kentucky * 10/2 at Memphis 10/6 FLORIDA ATLANTIC * 10/12 at Old Dominion * 10/16 FIU * 10/19 at RV Tulsa * 10/25 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 10/30 at RV New Mexico * 11/3 SOUTH CAROLINA * 11/8 at Marshall * 11/13 vs. RV Charlotte @

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! - VCU Nike Classic (Richmond, Va.) * - Conference USA matches ^ - UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) @ - Conference USA Tournament (Charlotte, N.C.) 2014 (11-7-2, 5-3/3rd) Coach: Mike Getman 8/29 MEMPHIS 8/31 at Mercer 9/5 vs. CSUN ! 9/7 vs. No. 3 Virginia ! 9/12 VERMONT ^ 9/14 DAYTON ^ 9/20 at No. 17 Coastal Carolina 9/23 MISSOURI STATE 9/27 at FIU * 10/4 at Akron 10/8 KENTUCKY * 10/11 at South Carolina * 10/18 MARSHALL * 10/24 at No. 7 Charlotte * 10/29 NO. 15 NEW MEXICO * 11/1 ODU * 11/8 at Florida Atlantic * 11/12 vs. Marshall @ 11/14 vs. South Carolina @ 11/20 vs. Furman %

* - Conference USA match 1 - Washington Husky Classic (Seattle, Wash.) 2 - Conference USA Tournament (Tulsa, Okla.) 3 - NCAA Tournament Second Round (Birmingham, Ala.) 2012 (10-8-2, 4-4/6th) Coach: Mike Getman 8/24 MERCER 8/26 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 8/31 at Charlotte 9/2 at East Tennessee State 9/7 at #8 New Mexico 9/10 at Clemson 9/14 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 9/16 #20 WASHINGTON 9/22 LIPSCOMB 9/29 SMU * 10/6 at FIU * 10/10 at South Carolina * 10/13 KENTUCKY * 10/16 TULSA * 10/20 MARSHALL * 10/27 at UCF * 10/31 at Memphis * 11/7 vs. UCF 1 11/9 vs. Tulsa 1 11/15 at #23 Charlotte 2

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! - Holiday In Hurricane Classic (Tulsa, Okla.) ^ - UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) @ - Conference USA Tournament (Norfolk, Va.) % - NCAA Tournament First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) * - Conference USA matches

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ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS Team Akron Alabama-Huntsville Alabama A&M American Appalachian State Arkansas-Little Rock Army Auburn-Montgomery Belhaven Belmont Berry Birmingham-Southern Bowling Green Bradley Brown Bryan (Ga.) California Cal State Northridge Carson-Newman Centenary Central Arkansas Central Michigan Charlotte Cincinnati Clemson Coastal Carolina College of Charleston Columbus (Ga.) Davidson Dayton DePaul Drake Duke East Carolina Eastern Illinois East Tennessee State Emory Evansville Farleigh Dickinson FIU Florida Atlantic Furman Gardner-Webb Georgia Southern Georgia State Gonzaga Hartford Hartwick High Point Houston Baptist Huntingdon Illinois-Chicago Indiana IPFW Jacksonville (Fla.) Kentucky LaGrange (Ga.) Lincoln-Memorial Lipscomb Louisville Loyola (Md.) Maine Marquette Marshall Massachussets Martin Methodist Memphis Mercer (Atlanta)

Record Pct. First Last Streak 0-2 0.000 2007 2014 L2 7-4 0.636 1985 1997 L1 12-13-1 0.481 1979 2010 W3 1-0-1 0.750 2010 2011 W1 0-1 0.000 1984 1984 L1 1-0 1.000 1995 1995 W1 1-0 1.000 2003 2003 W1 6-6 0.500 1980 2013 W1 0-3 0.000 1981 1984 L3 5-0 1.000 1997 2013 W5 0-2 0.000 1979 1987 L2 17-5-3 0.700 1980 2007 W2 0-1 0.000 1993 1993 L1 0-1 0.000 2008 2008 L1 1-0 1.000 2001 2001 W1 0-1 0.000 1982 1982 L1 1-1 0.500 1998 2005 L1 0-1 0.000 2014 2014 L1 1-0 1.000 1989 1989 W1 6-0 1.000 1986 2009 W6 1-0 1.000 2009 2009 W1 2-0 1.000 1991 1993 W2 9-17-4 0.366 1979 2014 L2 8-5-2 0.600 1991 2004 W2 2-1 0.667 2002 2012 W2 3-0 1.000 2000 2014 W3 4-1 0.800 1996 2013 W1 2-0 1.000 1989 1990 W2 0-2-1 0.167 1979 2008 T1 2-0-1 1.000 1993 2014 T1 11-2-1 0.821 1991 2004 W11 0-1 0.000 2009 2009 L1 0-2 0.000 1994 1995 L2 3-1-1 0.700 2001 2005 W3 0-0-1 0.500 2007 2007 T1 0-2 0.000 2012 2013 L2 1-1 0.500 1981 1982 W1 1-0 1.000 2005 2005 W1 0-0-1 0.500 2012 2012 T1 7-4-1 0.625 1997 2014 W3 3-1 0.750 2000 2014 W3 3-2 0.600 1998 2001 W3 0-0-1 0.500 2006 2006 T1 2-0-1 0.833 1993 2007 W2 8-11-1 0.425 1979 2011 T1 1-0 1.000 2004 2004 W1 1-0 1.000 1998 1998 W1 0-1 0.000 2007 2007 L1 1-0 1.000 2013 2013 W1 1-0 1.000 2009 2009 W1 4-3-1 0.563 1986 1994 W2 1-1-1 0.500 2008 2011 T1 2-1-2 0.600 1996 2013 W2 1-0 1.000 1996 1996 W1 2-3 0.400 1982 2013 W1 5-6 0.454 2004 2014 L1 1-0 1.000 1989 1989 W1 4-0-1 0.900 1989 1993 W4 3-0 1.000 2007 2012 W3 10-1-3 0.821 1995 2004 W2 2-0 1.000 1996 1997 W2 1-0 1.000 2005 2005 W1 10-9 0.526 1991 2004 W2 10-2-1 0.807 2003 2014 W6 1-0 1.000 2003 2003 W1 1-0 1.000 1995 1995 W1 18-18 0.500 1982 2014 W2 2-0 1.000 1980 1980 W2 5 5

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Record Pct. First Last Streak 14-1-2 0.882 1980 2014 W4 4-0 1.000 1982 1989 W4 1-0 1.000 2011 2011 W1 2-1 0.666 1997 2014 W2 0-1 0.000 1992 1992 L1 1-0 1.000 2013 2013 W1 1-0 1.000 1984 1984 W1 1-0 1.000 2002 2002 W1 1-2 0.333 2012 2014 W1 7-8-1 0.469 1979 1985 L1 6-5-1 0.542 1982 1988 W1 1-1 0.500 1999 2000 W1 2-3 0.400 1995 2006 W1 1-1 0.500 1994 1995 L1 1-0 1.000 2010 2010 W1 0-1-1 0.250 1980 1981 L1 1-0-1 0.750 2003 2006 W1 0-1 0.000 2009 2009 L1 3-0-4 0.714 1979 1990 T1 0-6 0.000 1985 2014 L6 2-0 1.000 2008 2011 W2 1-0 1.000 2001 2001 W1 0-2 0.000 2004 2011 L2 3-1-1 0.700 1984 1988 W2 1-1 0.500 2002 2005 W1 1-0 1.000 2003 2003 W1 5-11-1 0.324 1991 2004 L4 10-0 1.000 1982 1985 W10 0-1 0.000 2002 2002 L1 0-1 0.000 1999 1999 L1 2-0 1.000 1993 2008 W2 9-14-1 0.396 1979 1998 W3 5-11-1 0.352 1995 2014 L1 3-6-2 0.364 1999 2012 L2 0-2 0.000 1979 1983 L2 0-1 0.000 2005 2005 L1 1-0 1.000 2006 2006 W1 2-0 1.000 2001 2002 W2 1-1 0.500 1985 1986 W1 2-0 1.000 1987 1988 W2 2-1 0.667 1979 1983 W2 1-0 1.000 1986 1986 W1 3-10-1 0.250 1999 2013 W1 0-0-2 0.500 2002 2008 T2 8-1-1 0.850 2005 2012 W6 1-1 0.500 1994 1997 W1 1-0 1.000 2009 2009 W1 3-7 0.333 1982 1991 W1 5-11 0.313 1983 2004 W1 5-6-1 0.458 1979 1999 L1 2-0 1.000 1979 1983 W2 2-0 1.000 2009 2014 W2 0-2 0.000 2010 2014 L2 1-0 1.000 2010 2010 W1 2-2 0.500 1980 2013 W2 1-2 0.333 1979 1996 L2 1-2 0.333 1979 1996 W1 1-2 0.333 1988 1992 L1 1-0 1.000 1980 1980 W1 5-5-1 0.500 1984 2004 W3 0-1 0.000 2008 2008 L1 2-3-1 0.417 1986 1992 W1 0-1 0.000 1979 1979 L1 1-0 0.000 2006 2006 W1 0-1 0.000 1986 1986 L1 0-1 0.000 2001 2001 L1


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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME RECORDS Goals 1. 7 Dan Gaitan (vs. Valdosta State, 10/20/80) 2. 5 Dan Gaitan (vs. Birmingham-Southern, 11/13/80) 5 Dan Gaitan (vs. Mercer (Macon), 9/27/80) 5 Dan Gaitan (vs. Auburn, 9/21/80) 5. 3 9x, last Kofi Gyawu (vs. FIU, 10/10/09) Assists 1. 4 Diego Navarrete (vs. Florida Atlantic, 10/6/13) 4 Martin Rey (vs. DePaul, 9/24/00) 4 Dan Gaitan (vs. AUM, 9/21/79) 3. 3 Jason McLaughlin (vs. FIU, 10/30/05) 3 Joseph DiNardo (vs. Belmont, 10/21/98) 3 William Giummarra (vs. Alabama A&M, 10/8/95) 3 Brian Rowland (vs. Martin Methodist, 9/2/95) 3 Dan Gaitan (vs. South Alabama, 10/5/80) Points 1. 14 Dan Gaitan (vs. Valdosta State, 10/20/80) 14 Dan Gaitan (vs. AUM, 9/21/79) 3. 12 Dan Gaitan (vs. Birmingham-Southern, 11/13/80) 4. 10 Dan Gaitan (vs. Mercer (Macon), 9/27/80) 5. 8 Diego Navarrete (vs. Florida Atlantic, 10/6/13) 8 Martin Rey (vs. DePaul, 9/24/00) 8 Brian O’Keefe (vs. Memphis, 10/23/94) Shots * 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Lukasz Kwapisz (vs. Gardner-Webb, 11/11/06) Jerson Monteiro (at Memphis, 10/11/06) Leandro de Oliveira (vs. USF, 10/20/04) Leandro de Oliveira (vs. Marshall, 9/13/03) Jermie Frankson (vs. DePaul, 10/19/02) Jose Mayo (vs. Birmingham-Southern, 9/6/02) Freddy Ruiz (vs. Marshall, 10/18/14)

Diego Navarrete matched the program record with four assists against Florida Atlantic on Oct. 6, 2013.

Saves 1. 18 Harvey Torman (at Alabama A&M, 10/24/84) 2. 15 Jeremy Drake (at UCF, 10/7/06) 3. 13 Carl Woszczynski (vs. UIC, 9/4/11) 4. 12 A.J. Robles (at Portland, 9/6/04) 12 A.J. Robles (vs. Gonzaga, 9/4/04) 12 David Clemente (vs. Washington, 11/17/00) 12 Loukas Papaconstantinou (at Alabama A&M, 10/16/94) * - Since 1999

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10.

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Dan Gaitan (1980) Dan Gaitan (1979) Peter Byaruhanga (1999) Bill Carl (1980) Jerson Monteiro (2006) Martin Rey (2001) Flavio Monteiro (1999) Mats Hagedorn (1993) Babayele Sodade (2011) William Giummarra (1995)

Assists 1. 2. 4. 6. 8.

14 11 11 10 10 9 9 8

Dan Gaitan (1980) Peter Byaruhanga (1999) Brian Corcoran (1994) Andrew Mugalla (1993) William Giummarra (1994) William Giummarra (1995) Joe Mattacchione (1995) 7x, last Flavio Monteiro (1999)

Points 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.

84 49 49 43 36 35 33 33 32 31

Dan Gaitan (35g, 14a) (1980) Peter Byaruhanga (19g, 11a) (1999) Dan Gaitan (22g, 5a) (1979) Bill Carl (18g, 7a) (1980) Flavio Monteiro (14g, 8a) (1999) Jerson Monteiro (14g, 7a) (2006) William Giummarra (12g, 9a) (1995) Martin Rey (14g, 5a) (2001) William Giummarra (11g, 10a) (1994) Babayele Sodade (13g, 5a) (2011)

Goals Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) 1. 1.67 Dan Gaitan (1980) 2. 1.05 Dan Gaitan (1979) 3. 0.95 Peter Byaruhanga (1999) 4. 0.93 Flavio Monteiro (1999) 5. 0.90 Bill Carl (1980) 6. 0.72 Mats Hagedorn (1993) 7. 0.70 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 8. 0.67 William Giummarra (1995) 0.67 Martin Rey (2001) 5 6

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Assists Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) 1. 0.67 Dan Gaitan (1980) 2. 0.56 Andrew Mugalla (1993) 3. 0.55 Peter Byaruhanga (1999) 0.55 Brian Corcoran (1994) 5. 0.53 Flavio Monteiro (1999) 0.53 Joe Mattacchione (1995) 7. 0.50 William Giummarra (1995) 0.50 William Giummarra (1995) 9. 0.46 Robert Najarro (1998) 10. 0.44 Jason McLaughlin (2005) 0.44 Brent O’Keefe (1994) 0.44 Houssam Rafeh (1990)

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Jermie Frankson (2002) Two-Boys Gumede (2008)

Shots On Goal Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) # 1. 1.70 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 2. 1.58 Leandro De Oliveria (2003) 3. 1.55 Kofi Gyawu (2012) 4. 1.50 Lukasz Kwapisz (2006) 5. 1.45 Freddy Ruiz (2014) 6. 1.39 Babayele Sodade (2009) 7. 1.38 Babeyele Sodade (2011) 8. 1.36 Jerson Monteiro (2003) 9. 1.31 Flavio Monteiro (2002) 10. 1.28 Babeyele Sodade (2010) Saves 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Points Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) 1. 4.00 Dan Gaitan (1980) 2. 2.45 Peter Byaruhanga 1999) 3. 2.40 Dan Gaitan (1979) 2.40 Flavio Monteiro (1999) 5. 2.15 Bill Carl (1980) 6. 1.83 William Giummarra (1995) 7. 1.75 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 8. 1.61 Mats Hagedorn (1993) 8. 1.60 William Giummarra (1994) 9. 1.57 Martin Rey (2001)

174 174 160 131 117 110 109 108 100 100

Harvey Torman (1984) Mark Costopoulos (1980) Fred LaRoche (1979) Mike Spurlin (1991) Joe Wall (1988) Robert Starr (1990) Robert Starr (1989) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993) David Clemente (1999) Roger Clark (1985)

Saves Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) 1. 9.16 Harvey Torman (1984) 2. 8.70 Mark Costopoulos (1980) 3. 7.80 Joe Wall (1988) 4. 7.62 Fred LaRoche (1979) 5. 6.89 Mike Spurlin (1991) 6. 6.58 Harvey Torman (1983) 7. 6.57 A.J. Robles (2004) 8. 6.41 Robert Starr (1989) 9. 6.11 Robert Starr (1990) 10. 5.55 Roger Clark (1985)

Shots Attempted * 1. 87 William Giummarra (1995) 2. 82 William Giummarra (1994) 3. 71 Peter Byaruhanga (1999) 4. 69 Leandro De Oliveria (2003) 5. 64 Martin Rey (2001) 6. 59 Lukasz Kwapisz (2006) 7. 58 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 8. 54 Kofi Gyawu (2012) 9. 53 Babayele Sodade (2011) 53 Erik Kuster (1998) 53 Mark Tracy (1995) Shots Per Game (Minimum 10 Games) * 1. 4.83 William Giummarra (1995) 2. 4.10 William Giummarra (1994) 3. 3.63 Leandro De Oliveria (2003) 4. 3.11 Erik Kuster (1998) 5. 3.04 Martin Rey (2001) 6. 2.95 Lukasz Kwapisz (2006) 7. 2.90 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 8. 2.86 Flavio Monteiro (1999) 9. 2.83 Babeyele Sodade (2009) 10. 2.78 Lesley Drake (1989) Shots On Goal # 1. 34 Jerson Monteiro (2006) 2. 31 Kofi Gyawu (2012) 3. 30 Lukasz Kwapisz (2006) 30 Leandro De Oliveria (2003) 5. 29 Babayele Sodade (2011) 29 Freddy Ruiz (2014) 7. 26 Jerson Monteiro (2003) 8. 25 Babayele Sodade (2009) 9. 23 Babayele Sodade (2010)

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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS Goals Against Average (Minimum 400 Minutes) 1. 0.79 Jeremy Drake (2003) 2. 0.83 Carl Woszczynski (2009) 3. 0.96 Clint Baumstark (2001) 0.96 David Clemente (2000) 5. 0.97 Carl Wosczcynski (2011) 6. 1.03 A.J. Robles (2003) 1.03 David Clemente (2000) 8. 1.06 Raphael Ville (2013) 1.06 Loukas Papaconstantinou (1994) 10. 1.07 Clint Baumstark (2002) Most Wins 1. 17 2. 15 3. 14 14 5. 13 13 7. 12 12 12 10. 11 11 11

David Clemente (1999) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1995) Clint Baumstark (2001) David Clemente (2000) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1994) Carl Wosczcynski (2011) Raphael Ville (2013) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1996) Harvey Torman (1982) David Clemente (1998) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993) Joe Kuzminsky (2014)

Most Shutouts 1. 9 2. 8 8 5. 7

Clint Baumstark (2001) Carl Woszczynski (2009) David Clemente (1999) Carl Wosczcynski (2011)

David Clemente won 17 matches in goal for the 1999 UAB men’s soccer team, which is the school record.

7 6. 6 6 8. 5 7. 4 * - Since 1988 # - Since 2002

Loukas Papaconstantinou (1995) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1994) Harvey Torman (1982) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993) 10x, last Raphael Ville (2013)

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

57 34 30 29 29 27 26 24 23 21 21 21

Dan Gaitan (1979-80) Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) Flavio Monteiro (1999-02) Mats Hagerdon (1993-95) Babayele Sodade (2008-11) Martin Rey (1998-01) Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) Freddy Ruiz (2012-pr). William Giummarra (1994-95) Kofi Gyawu (2009-12) Emmanuel Elondou (1996-98) Brent O’Keefe (1991-95)

Points 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Assists 1. 2. 4. 5. 8. 10.

25 22 22 20 19 19 19 18 18 17 17

Brian Corcoran (1994-97) Joe Mattacchione (1994-97) Brent O’Keefe (1991-95) Josh Brinkley (1995-99) Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05) Williams Giummarra (1994-95) Dan Gaitan (1979-80) Two-Boys Gumede (2005-06, 08-09) Justin Pratt (1995-96, 98-99) Andrew Mugalla (1990-93) Alex Clay (2011-14)

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Dan Gaitan (57g, 19 a) (1979-80) Jerson Monteiro (34g, 16a) (2003-06) Flavio Monteiro (20g, 16a) (1999-02) Mats Hagedorn (29g, 12a) (1993-95) Babayele Sodade (29g, 11a) (2008-11) Martin Rey (27g, 15a) (1998-01) Peter Byarhunga (26g, 15a) (1998-99) William Giummarra (23g, 19a) (1994-95) Brent O’Keefe (21g, 22a) (1991-95) Brian Corcoran (18g, 25a) (1994-97)

Goals Per Game (Minimum 30 Games) 1. 1.32 Dan Gaitan (1979-80) 2. 0.70 Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) 3. 0.67 Flavio Monteiro (1999-02) 4. 0.61 William Giummarra (1994-95) 5. 0.55 Mats Hagerdon (1993-95) Assists Per Game (Minimum 30 Games) 1. 0.50 William Giummarra (1994-95) 2. 0.45 Dan Gaitan (1979-80) 3. 0.41 Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) 4. 0.39 Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05) 5. 0.36 Flavio Monteiro (1999-02)

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS 3. 1.11 Babayele Sodade (2008-11) 4. 1.05 Kofi Gyawu (2009-12) 5. 1.02 Freddy Ruiz (2012-pr.) Saves 1. 354 Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) 2. 303 David Clemente (1997-00) 3. 253 Harvey Torman (1983-84, 86) 4. 244 Carl Woszczynski (2007-11) 5. 230 Robert Starr (1988-91) 6. 218 A.J. Robles (2003-05) 7. 160 Fred LaRoche (1979) 8. 158 Clint Baumstark (2001-02) 9. 142 Raphael Ville (2012-13) 10. 141 Wes Johnson (2006-09) Saves Per Game (Minimum 30 Games) 1. 6.17 Harvey Torman (1983-84, 86) 2. 5.61 Robert Starr (1988-91) 3. 4.66 Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) 4. 4.27 Clint Baumstark (2001-02) 5. 4.25 Jeremy Drake (2003-06) Loukas Papaconstantinou owns the career records for saves (354), shutouts (22), and wins (51).

Points Per Game (Minimum 30 Games) 1. 3.09 Dan Gaitan (1979-80) 2. 1.81 Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) 3. 1.71 William Giummarra (1994-95) 4. 1.69 Flavio Monteiro (1999-02) 5. 1.32 Mats Hagedorn (1993-95)

Goals Against Average (Minimum 1000 Minutes) 1. 0.94 Tim Estepp (1995-97) 2. 1.00 Carl Woszczynski (2007-11) 3. 1.02 Clint Baumstark (2001-02) 4. 1.15 David Clemente (1997-00) 5. 1.19 Wes Johnson (2006-09) Wins 1. 51 Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) 2. 46 David Clemente (1997-00) 3. 35 Carl Woszczynski (2007-11) 4. 24 A.J. Robles (2003-05) 5. 23 Clint Baumstark (2001-02)

Shots Attempted 1. 169 William Giummarra (1994-95) 2. 162 Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) 3. 158 Babayele Sodade (2008-11) 4. 154 Brian Corcoran (1994-97) 5. 146 Martin Rey (1998-01)

Shutouts 1. 22 Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) 2. 18 Carl Woszczynski (2007-11) 3. 15 David Clemente (1997-00) 4. 13 Clint Baumstark (2001-02) 5. 12 A.J. Robles (2003-05)

Shots Attempted (Minimum 30 Games) 1. 4.45 William Giummarra (1994-95) 2. 2.97 Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) 3. 2.71 Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05) 4. 2.36 Erik Kuster (1996-98) 5. 2.32 Frank Matte (1983-84)

Games Played 1. 79 79 3. 78 78 78 6. 77 77 8. 76 76 76 76 76

Shots On Goal * 1. 92 Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) 2. 81 Babayele Sodade (2008-11) 3. 74 Kofi Gyawu (2009-12) 4. 59 Lukasz Kwapisz (2003-06) 5. 57 Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05) Shots On Goal Per Game (Minimum 30 Games) * 1. 1.19 Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) 2. 1.16 Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05)

TEAM RECORDS * - Since 2000 Goals (Match) 16

Tony McManus (1999-03) Danny Ziannis (1993-96) Rogerio Oliveira (2001-04) Chris Wilson (1991-94) Diego Navarrete (2011-14) Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) Darion Copeland (2011-14) Dean Sorrell (2006-09) Brantley Spillman (1998-01) Rumbani Munthali (1997-00) Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) John Sherrinham (1993-96)

Assists (Match) 16 vs. Belmont (11/5/99)

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TEAM RECORDS Points (Match) 36 vs. Belmont (11/5/99)

Win Streak 13 (10/3/99-11/27/99)

Saves (Match) 23

Home Win Streak 17 (10/20/94-10/6/96)

vs. Alabama A&M (10/24/84)

Goals Allowed (Match) 15 at South Alabama (10/15/89)

Road Win Streak 5 (2x, last 10/7/99-11/27/99)

Goals (Season) 85 1980

Conference Win Streak 10 (9/18/94-10/15/95)

Assists (Season) 78 1999

Unbeaten Streak 13-0 (10/3/99-11/27/99)

Points (Season) 277 1998

Home Unbeaten Streak 24-0-1 (10/17/93-10/6/96)

Saves (Season) 196 1984

Road Unbeaten Streak 5-0 (2x, last 10/7/99-11/27/99)

Goals Allowed (Season) 70 1984

Conference Unbeaten Streak 14-0-1 (9/18/94-9/22/96)

Wins (Season) 17 1999

Consecutive Shutouts 4 2001

Losses (Season) 17 1985

Matches Not Shutout 21 (10/27/79-10/80)

Shutouts (Season) 11 1999

HONORS AND AWARDS NCAA Records Fastest Goal To Start A Match 2. 0:09 – Josh Brinkley vs. Belmont, 11/5/99 Fastest Hat Trick 3. 3:39 – Lane Knight vs. Belmont, 11/5/99 Longest Consecutive Games With At Least One Goal 2. 14 Games - Peter Byaruhanga, 1999 All-Americans NSCAA 2000 Rumbani Munthali...................................................................Third Team 2003 Leandro de Oliveira............................................................ Second Team Tony McManus..........................................................................Third Team 2009 Two-Boys Gumede............................................................. Second Team Soccer America 1999 Flavio Monteiro................................................... Freshman All-America

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Leandro de Oliveira earned Second Team All-America accolades from two different outlets following the 2003 campaign.

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HONORS AND AWARDS 2001 Clint Baumstark................................................... Freshman All-America 2003 Leandro de Oliveira............................................................ Second Team Tony McManus..........................................................................Third Team College Soccer News 2002 Marin Pusek...............................................................Honorable Mention National Strength & Conditioning Association 1995 Mats Hagedorn..........................................................Athlete of the Year

All-Region Awards NSCAA 1993 Mats Hagedorn.........................................................................Third Team Andrew Mugalla.......................................................................Third Team 1994 William Giummarra..................................................................Third Team 1995 Willliam Giummarra..................................................................First Team Loukas Papaconstantinou.......................................................First Team

2001 Houston Smith...........................................................Athlete of the Year

1996 Loukas Papaconstantinou.....................................................Third Team Essa Tabi......................................................................................Third Team

2004 Tony McManus...........................................................Athlete of the Year

1998 Peter Byaruhanga.......................................................................First Team Martin Rey...................................................................................Third Team

2008 Mark Stachelski..........................................................Athlete of the Year Collegiate Soccer.com 2000 Rumbani Munthali.............................................................. Second Team College Soccer Online 1999 Peter Byaruhanga.......................................................................First Team Umbro Select College All-Star William Giummarra...............................................................................1995 Peter Byaruhanga..................................................................................1999 David Clemente.....................................................................................2000 Rumbani Munthali................................................................................2000 Brantley Spillman..................................................................................2001 Tony McManus.......................................................................................2003 Marin Pusek.............................................................................................2003

2000 Rumbani Munthali.....................................................................First Team David Clemente................................................................... Second Team 2001 Marin Pusek..................................................................................First Team Brantley Spillman................................................................ Second Team 2002 Marin Pusek..................................................................................First Team 2003 Leandro de Oliveira...................................................................First Team Tony McManus............................................................................First Team Marin Pusek..................................................................................First Team 2004 Leandro de Oliveira...................................................................First Team Sandy Gbandi............................................................................Third Team 2005 Jason McLaughlin....................................................................Third Team 2006 Dejan Jakovic...............................................................................First Team Jerson Monteiro................................................................... Second Team 2007 Dejan Jakovic...............................................................................First Team 2008 Two-Boys Gumede....................................................................First Team 2009 Two-Boys Gumede....................................................................First Team Babayele Sodade................................................................. Second Team Curtis Ushedo....................................................................... Second Team Carl Woszczynski................................................................. Second Team

Two-time All-Region honoree William Giummarra averaged 0.50 assists per game for his collegiate career, the top mark in program history. 6 1

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HONORS AND AWARDS Babayele Sodade................................................................. Second Team 2011 Carl Woszczysnki................................................................. Second Team Babayele Sodade................................................................. Second Team Mladen Lemez...................................................................... Second Team Darion Copeland......................................................................Third Team 2012 Mladen Lemez.............................................................................First Team Kofi Gyawu..................................................................................Third Team Reed Matte.................................................................................Third Team 2013 Raphael Ville.................................................................................First Team Alex Clay................................................................................. Second Team Darion Copeland................................................................. Second Team Freddy Ruiz............................................................................ Second Team 2014 Darion Copeland........................................................................First Team Freddy Ruiz...................................................................................First Team Conference USA Player of the Year Peter Byaruhanga..................................................................................1999 Offensive Player of the Year Two-Boys Gumede...............................................................................2009 Freddy Ruiz (Co-Offensive MVP)......................................................2014 Defensive Player of the Year Loukas Papaconstantinou..................................................................1995 David Clemente.....................................................................................2000 Tony McManus.......................................................................................2003 Freshman of the Year Erik Kuster................................................................................................1996 Rumbani Munthali................................................................................1997 Flavio Monteiro......................................................................................1999 Clint Baumstark......................................................................................2001 Coach of the Year Mike Getman..........................................................................................1995 Mike Getman..........................................................................................1999 Golden Boot Award Alex Clay...................................................................................................2013 Most Valuable Defender Ned Crancer............................................................................................1999 Most Valuable Forward Peter Byaruhanga..................................................................................1999 Most Valuable Goalkeeper David Clemente.....................................................................................1999 All-Decade Team Peter Byaruhanga Co-Coach of the Decade Mike Getman 6 2

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Two-Boys Gumede was named the 2009 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts during his senior season.

All-Conference USA 1995 William Giummarra....................................................................First Team Loukas Papaconstantinou.......................................................First Team Brian Corcoran...................................................................... Second Team Mats Hagedorn.................................................................... Second Team Joe Mattacchione................................................................ Second Team Danny Ziannis....................................................................... Second Team 1996 Emmanuel Eloundou...............................................................First Team Joe Mattacchione.......................................................................First Team Erik Kuster.............................................................................. Second Team Loukas Papaconstantinou.....................................................Third Team Essa Tabi......................................................................................Third Team Danny Ziannis............................................................................Third Team 1997 Joe Mattacchione.......................................................................First Team Brian Corcoran...................................................................... Second Team Emmanuel Eloundou........................................................ Second Team Rumbani Munthali.............................................................. Second Team Joe DiNardo................................................................................Third Team 1998 Peter Byaruhanga................................................................ Second Team Rumbani Munthali.............................................................. Second Team Chris Howie................................................................................Third Team Erik Kuster...................................................................................Third Team 1999 Peter Byaruhanga.......................................................................First Team Rumbani Munthali.....................................................................First Team David Clemente................................................................... Second Team Flavio Monteiro.................................................................... Second Team 2000 David Clemente..........................................................................First Team Rumbani Munthali.....................................................................First Team Roberto Najarro........................................................................Third Team B l a z e r s


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HONORS AND AWARDS Two-Boys Gumede............................................................. Second Team 2007 Dejan Jakovic...............................................................................First Team Trey Gregory......................................................................... Second Team 2008 Two-Boys Gumede....................................................................First Team Trey Gregory..............................................................................Third Team Michal Mravec...........................................................................Third Team Dean Sorrell................................................................................Third Team 2009 Two-Boys Gumede....................................................................First Team Carl Woszczynski........................................................................First Team Curtis Ushedo....................................................................... Second Team Babayele Sodade................................................................. Second Team Michal Mravec...........................................................................Third Team Dejan Jakovic was a three-time All-Conference USA honoree during his UAB career. Jakovic played five seasons in the MLS for D.C. United from 2009-13.

Houston Smith..........................................................................Third Team 2001 Nelson Mata.......................................................................... Second Team Flavio Monteiro.................................................................... Second Team Marin Pusek........................................................................... Second Team Martin Rey.............................................................................. Second Team Brantley Spillman................................................................ Second Team Clint Baumstark.........................................................................Third Team Bubba Garcia..............................................................................Third Team 2002 Clint Baumstark...........................................................................First Team Flavio Monteiro...........................................................................First Team Marin Pusek..................................................................................First Team Tony McManus..........................................................................Third Team 2003 Leandro de Oliveira...................................................................First Team Tony McManus............................................................................First Team Marin Pusek..................................................................................First Team Jerson Monteiro........................................................................Third Team Nnamdi Ngwe...........................................................................Third Team 2004 Leandro de Oliveira...................................................................First Team Sandy Gbandi..............................................................................First Team Joe Klosterman..........................................................................Third Team Rogerio Oliveira........................................................................Third Team 2005 Sandy Gbandi....................................................................... Second Team Dejan Jakovic........................................................................ Second Team Jason McLaughlin............................................................... Second Team Maurice Hughes........................................................................Third Team Jerson Monteiro........................................................................Third Team A.J. Robles...................................................................................Third Team 2006 Dejan Jakovic...............................................................................First Team Jerson Monteiro..........................................................................First Team 6 3

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2010 Curtis Ushedo..............................................................................First Team Babayele Sodade................................................................. Second Team Kofi Gyawu..................................................................................Third Team Michael Mravec.........................................................................Third Team Carl Woszczynski......................................................................Third Team 2011 Babayele Sodade........................................................................First Team Carl Woszczynski................................................................. Second Team Reed Matte............................................................................ Second Team Mladen Lemez...........................................................................Third Team 2012 Mladen Lemez.............................................................................First Team Darion Copeland................................................................. Second Team Kofi Gyawu............................................................................. Second Team Reed Matte............................................................................ Second Team Chase Wickham.........................................................................Third Team Fatai Alabi...................................................................................Third Team 2013 Freddy Ruiz...................................................................................First Team Alex Clay................................................................................. Second Team Diego Navarrete.................................................................. Second Team Darion Copeland......................................................................Third Team Raphael Ville...............................................................................Third Team 2014 Freddy Ruiz...................................................................................First Team Darion Copeland........................................................................First Team Alex Clay................................................................................. Second Team Ian Svantesson..........................................................................Third Team Conference USA All-Freshmen Team Erik Kuster................................................................................................1996 Rumbani Munthali................................................................................1997 Brantley Spillman..................................................................................1998 Flavio Monteiro......................................................................................1999 Marin Pusek.............................................................................................2000 Clint Baumstark......................................................................................2001 Rogerio Oliveira.....................................................................................2001 Jerson Monteiro.....................................................................................2003 Joe Klosterman.......................................................................................2004 B l a z e r s


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HONORS AND AWARDS Two-Boys Gumede...............................................................................2005 Curtis Ushedo.........................................................................................2007 Andrew Barsalona ................................................................................2008 Kofi Gyawu...............................................................................................2009 Darion Copeland...................................................................................2011 Diego Navarrete ...................................................................................2011 Karl Chester.............................................................................................2012 Ian Svantesson.......................................................................................2012 Rami Dajani.............................................................................................2013 Mathieu Laurent....................................................................................2014 DeAndre Robinson...............................................................................2014 David Valverde.......................................................................................2014 Soccer America Conference USA Most Valuable Player Peter Byaruhanga..................................................................................1999

Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year Bob Norman............................................................................................1986 All-Sun Belt Conference 1984 Frank Matte...............................................................Honorable Mention 1985 Fuad Mohd Rasdl................................................................. Second Team 1986 Harvey Torman.........................................................Honorable Mention 1987 Richard Butler....................................................................... Second Team

Conference USA Freshman Most Valuable Player Flavio Monteiro......................................................................................1999

1988 Richard Butler....................................................................... Second Team

Great Midwest Conference Newcomer of the Year Mats Hagedorn......................................................................................1993 William Giummarra...............................................................................1994

1990 Houssam Rafeh.................................................................... Second Team

Coach of the Year Mike Getman..........................................................................................1993 Championship Offensive MVP Brian Corcoran........................................................................................1994 All-Great Midwest Conference 1991 Mike Spurlin.................................................................................First Team David Denise......................................................................... Second Team 1992 Andrew Mugalla.........................................................................First Team David Denise......................................................................... Second Team 1993 Andrew Mugalla.........................................................................First Team Mats Hagedorn...........................................................................First Team Joe Ayema.............................................................................. Second Team Loukas Papaconstantinou................................................ Second Team Chris Wilson........................................................................... Second Team

College Soccer News National Player of the Week 2011 Babayele Sodade.............................................................................. Oct. 24 Soccer America National Player of the Week 1999 Roberto Najarro................................................................................ Oct. 26 2000 Lane Knight...........................................................................................Oct. 9 2001 Martin Rey........................................................................................... Oct. 10 Flavio Monteiro................................................................................. Oct. 17 Clint Baumstark................................................................................. Oct. 30

1994 William Giummarra....................................................................First Team Mats Hagedorn...........................................................................First Team Mark Tracy.....................................................................................First Team Brent O’Keefe........................................................................ Second Team Loukas Papaconstantinou................................................ Second Team Great Midwest Conference All-Newcomer Team Justus Griffin...........................................................................................1992 Mats Hagedorn......................................................................................1993 Loukas Papaconstantinou..................................................................1993 Danny Ziannis.........................................................................................1993 Brian Corcoran........................................................................................1994 William Giummarra...............................................................................1994 Joe Mattachione....................................................................................1994 6 4

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HONORS AND AWARDS 2002 Oswaldo Gallegos.......................................................................... Sept. 30 2003 Tony McManus...................................................................................Sept. 2 Leandro de Oliveira....................................................................... Sept. 22 2004 Leandro de Oliveira......................................................................... Oct. 25 2007 Dejan Jakovic................................................................................... Sept. 25 Conference USA Player of the Week 1995 Brian Corcoran................................................................................. Sept. 18 William Giummarra.......................................................................... Oct. 30 1996 Erik Kuster........................................................................................... Oct. 21 1997 Tim Estepp (Defense).................................................................... Sept. 15 Tim Estepp (Defense).................................................................... Sept. 29 David Clemente (Defense)............................................................ Oct. 20 Emmanuel Elondou (Offense).......................................................Nov. 3 1998 Peter Byaruhanga (Offense)....................................................... Sept. 28 1999 Flavio Monteiro (Offense)............................................................. Oct. 11 Robert Najarrro (Offense).............................................................. Oct. 25 David Clemente (Defense)..............................................................Nov. 8 2000 David Clemente (Defense).............................................................Sept. 5 Lane Knight (Offense)........................................................................Oct. 9 David Clemente (Defense)............................................................ Oct. 16 2001 Clint Baumstark (Defense)...............................................................Oct. 8 Martin Rey (Offense)..........................................................................Oct. 8 Flavio Monteiro (Offense)............................................................. Oct. 15 2002 Clint Baumstark (Defense).......................................................... Sept. 16 Nnamdi Ngwe (Offense).............................................................. Sept. 16 2003 Tony McManus (Defense)..............................................................Sept. 2 Jerson Monteiro (Offense).............................................................Sept. 8 Leandro de Oliveira (Offense).................................................... Sept. 22 Tony McManus (Defense)............................................................. Oct. 27 Jeremy Drake (Defense)...................................................................Nov. 3 Jerson Monteiro (Offense)..............................................................Nov. 3 2004 A.J. Robles (Defense)........................................................................Sept. 7 Maurice Hughes (Offense).......................................................... Sept. 20 Leandro de Oliveira (Offense)...................................................... Oct. 25 6 5

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Flavio Monteiro was named the Soccer America National Player of the Week in 2001. Monteiro ranks third in program history with 76 career points.

2005 Jason McLaughlin (Offense)......................................................... Oct. 17 Dejan Jakovic (Defense)................................................................. Oct. 31 2006 Jeremy Drake (Defense)................................................................ Aug. 28 Jerson Monteiro (Offense)............................................................ Oct. 16 Jerson Monteiro (Offense)............................................................ Oct. 30 2007 Wes Johnson (Defense)................................................................ Sept. 10 Frank Brown (Offense).................................................................. Sept. 17 Wes Johnson (Defense)................................................................ Sept. 17 2008 Carl Woszczynski (Defense)...........................................................Sept. 8 Derek Rios (Offense)....................................................................... Nov. 10 2009 Babayele Sodade (Offense)...........................................................Sept. 8 Two-Boys Gumede (Offense)..................................................... Sept. 21 Carl Woszczynski (Defense)........................................................ Sept. 28 Two-Boys Gumede (Offense)..........................................................Oct. 5 Carl Woszczynski (Defense).............................................................Oct. 5 Kofi Gyawu (Offense)...................................................................... Oct. 12 Carl Woszczynski (Defense).......................................................... Oct. 26 Curtis Ushedo (Defense)..................................................................Nov. 2 2010 Kevin Sawchak (Offense).................................................................Nov. 1 2011 Carl Woszczynski (Defense)......................................................... Aug. 29 Carl Woszczynski (Defense)...........................................................Sept. 6 Diego Navarrete (Offense).......................................................... Sept. 12 Mladen Lemez (Defense)............................................................. Sept. 19 Carl Woszczynski (Defense).......................................................... Oct. 17 Babayele Sodade (Offense).......................................................... Oct. 24 Carl Woszczynski (Defense).......................................................... Oct. 21 Babayele Sodade (Offense)............................................................Nov. 7 B l a z e r s


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HONORS AND AWARDS 2012 Kofi Gyawu (Offense)..................................................................... Aug. 27 2013 Diego Navarrete (Offense).............................................................Sept. 3 Alex Clay (Offense)......................................................................... Sept. 30 Moses Adeniran (Offense)............................................................. Oct. 21 2014 Ian Svantesson (Defense)...............................................................Sept. 2 Academic Awards CoSIDA Academic All-America 2005 Lukasz Kwapisz........................................................Honorable Mention 2006 Lukasz Kwapisz...........................................................................First Team 2013 Ian Michalak...............................................................................Third Team 2014 Ian Michalak...............................................................................Third Team NSCAA Scholar Athlete All-America Loukas Papaconstantinou..................................................................1996 Lane Knight.............................................................................................2000 Carl Woszczynski...................................................................................2011 Adidas/ISAA South Region Scholar Athlete 1994 Brent O’Keefe........................................................................ Second Team 1995 Brent O’Keefe...............................................................................First Team Loukas Papaconstantinou.......................................................First Team 1998 Josh Brinkley................................................................................First Team 2000 Lane Knight..................................................................................First Team Houston Smith..................................................................... Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-District 1995 Brent O’Keefe.................................................................... Second Team Loukas Papaconstantinou................................................ Second Team 2000 Houston Smith..................................................................... Second Team 2001 Flavio Monteiro.................................................................... Second Team 2006 Jeremy Drake...............................................................................First Team Lukasz Kwapisz...........................................................................First Team 2008 Wes Johnson................................................................................First Team 6 6

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Dean Sorrell..................................................................................First Team 2013 Ian Michalak.................................................................................First Team 2014 Ian Michalak.................................................................................First Team Conference USA Scholar Athlete of the Year Lukasz Kwapisz......................................................................................2004 Jeremy Drake..........................................................................................2006 Wes Johnson...........................................................................................2008 Conference USA Academic All-Conference 2006 Jeremy Drake...............................................................................First Team Lukasz Kwapisz...........................................................................First Team 2007 Wes Johnson................................................................................First Team 2008 Dean Sorrell..................................................................................First Team 2009 Dean Sorrell..................................................................................First Team Carl Woszczynski........................................................................First Team 2011 Carl Woszczynski........................................................................First Team 2012 Reed Matte...................................................................................First Team 2013 Ian Michalak.................................................................................First Team 2014 Stewart Abrahart........................................................................First Team Ian Michalak.................................................................................First Team Conference USA Postgraduate Scholarship Lukasz Kwapisz......................................................................................2006 Conference USA Spirit of Service Award Dean Sorrell.............................................................................................2008 Tucker Stone...........................................................................................2010 Hunter Weber.........................................................................................2014 Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Stewart Abrahart.............................................. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Moses Adeniran.........................................................................2012, 2013 Ian Backstrom.............................................................................2003, 2004 Andrew Barsalona.................................................................................2008 Sam Bierster............................................................................................2008 Michael Biggs..........................................................................................2003 Sam Bierster............................................................................................2008 Owen Blake..................................................................................1996, 1997 Josh Brinkley...................................................... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Darnell Brown.............................................................................2006, 2007 Paul Bucherich................................................................1996, 1997, 1998 Carl Bussey...............................................................................................1997 Bobby Chanthongphio.......................................................................2004 B l a z e r s


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HONORS AND AWARDS Alex Clay...........................................................................2011, 2012, 2013 Michael Coleman .................................................................................2010 Brian Copham.................................................................1996, 1997, 1998 Ned Crancer....................................................... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Lawson Crider.........................................................................................2014 Rami Dajani.............................................................................................2014 Jeremy Drake..................................................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Emmanuel Eloundou...............................................................1997, 1998 Tim Estepp...................................................................................1996, 1997 Jack Falle..................................................................................................2011 Randy Fortenberry................................................................................1997 Jermie Frankson.....................................................................................1999 Oswaldo Gallegos.................................................................................2002 Mike Garcia..............................................................................................2000 Aaron Getman-Pickering............................................2012, 2013, 2014 Kyle Gilbreath.............................................................................2006, 2007 Ryan Hathcock...........................................................................2004, 2005 Miguel Hof...............................................................................................2014 Patrick Huang.............................................................................2012, 2013 Cole Iverson.............................................................................................2012 Wes Johnson.......................................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Joe Klosterman...............................................................2004, 2005, 2006 Drew Knaub.................................................................................2006, 2007 Lane Knight.....................................................................1997, 1999, 2000 Erik Kuster....................................................................................1996, 1997 Joe Kuzminsky........................................................................................2014 Lukasz Kwapisz................................................. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Mathieu Laurent....................................................................................2014 Flo Liu........................................................................................................2010 Reed Matte......................................................... 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Jason McLaughlin.................................................................................2004 Tony McManus.......................................................................................2003 Ian Michalak....................................................... 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Milan Milinkovic.............................................................2011, 2012, 2013 Rumbani Munthali................................................................................1997 Zach Musgrave...........................................................................1998, 1999 Amechi Ngwe.................................................... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Brent O’Keefe..........................................................................................1995 Loukas Papaconstantinou......................................................1995, 1996 Justin Pratt...................................................................................1997, 1998 Derick Radcliffe......................................................................................2003 Jesse Roth................................................................................................1998 Joe Rund.......................................................................................2013, 2014 Ryan Sanz.................................................................................................1996 Kevin Sawchak...........................................................................2007, 2008 Evan Scarbrough.......................................................................2013, 2014 Carlo Schiavoni......................................................................................2005 Tonny Segero..........................................................................................1998 Houston Smith.................................................. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Dean Sorrell............................................ 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Henrique Sposito.......................................................................2013, 2014 Jonah Stewart.........................................................................................2009 Tucker Stone.......................................... 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Ian Svantesson...............................................................2012, 2013, 2014 Ken Tabata.......................................................................2007, 2008, 2010 Angelo Thompson........................................................2001, 2002, 2003 Curtis Ushedo.........................................................................................2007 Raphael Ville............................................................................................2013 Hunter Weber.................................................................2012, 2013, 2014 Chase Wickham..............................................................2011, 2012, 2013 Lars Willemse..............................................................................2013, 2014 Chris Williams ........................................................................................2010 Carl Woszczynski.................................. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 6 7

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John Ziannis....................................................... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Conference USA Academic Medal of Honor Ian Backstrom.............................................................................2003, 2004 Jeremy Drake..................................................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Aaron Getman-Pickering............................................2012, 2013, 2014 Drew Knaub.................................................................................2006, 2007 Lukasz Kwapisz................................................. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Ian Michalak....................................................... 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Joe Rund.......................................................................................2013, 2014 Evan Scarbrough.......................................................................2013, 2014 Tucker Stone.......................................... 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Angelo Thompson....................................................................2001, 2002 Great Midwest Conference Academic Honor Roll Ola Hansson............................................................................................1993 Jeremy Jowers........................................................................................1992 Jeremy Long............................................................................................1991 Andrew Louloudiadis..........................................................................1994 Brent O’Keefe..................................................... 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Loukas Papaconstantinou..................................................................1994 Cory Turner..............................................................................................1993 Chris Waldrip...........................................................................................1991 Great Midwest Conference Academic Medal of Honor Wolf Kirsten.............................................................................................1991 UAB Team Awards 1992 Most Valuable Player................................................... Andrew Mugalla Most Improved Player..................................................... Brian Rowland 1993 Most Valuable Player..................................................... Mats Hagedorn Most Improved Player...................................................... Jon Vansword 1994 Most Valuable Player..............................................William Giummarra 1995 Most Valuable Player.................................Loukas Papaconstantinou Most Improved Player..................................................... Brian Rowland Coaches’ Award.......................................................................... Erik White 1996 Most Valuable Player.................................................. Joe Matticchione Most Improved Player........................................................ Josh Brinkley Coaches’ Award..........................................................................Ryan Pratt 1997 Most Valuable Player.................................................. Joe Matticchione Most Improved Player........................................................ Josh Brinkley Coaches’ Award...................................................................... Chris Howle 1998 Most Valuable Player........................................................... Tony Segero Most Improved Player.................................................... Houston Smith Coaches’ Award..................................................................Brian Copham 1999 Most Valuable Player.................................................Peter Byaruhanga Most Improved Player.................................................... Houston Smith Coaches’ Award.................................................................... Senior Class* B l a z e r s


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HONORS AND AWARDS 2008 Most Valuable Player............................................................... Derek Rios Most Improved Player..................................................... Michal Mravec Coaches’ Award............................................................... Mark Stachelski 2009 Most Valuable Player.............................................. Two-Boys Gumede Most Improved Player.......................................................Anthony King Coaches’ Award......................................................................Dean Sorrell 2010 Most Valuable Player........................................................ Curtis Ushedo Most Improved Player.........................................................Josh Stewart Coaches’ Award.................................................................... Tucker Stone 2011 Most Valuable Player..................................................Babayele Sodade Most Improved Player........................................................Norris Howze Coaches’ Award.................................................................... Senior Class* Jerson Monteiro was the 2006 UAB Most Valuable Player. Monteiro was the highest MLS Draft pick in school history, going eighth overall.

2000 Most Valuable Player.................................................... David Clemente Most Improved Player.......................................................... Lane Knight Coaches’ Award................................................................ Houston Smith 2001 Most Valuable Player...............................................................Martin Rey Most Improved Player.................................................. Kareem Morgan Coaches’ Award...........................................................Jonathan Weimer 2002 Most Valuable Player.....................................................Flavio Monteiro Most Improved Player..........................................................Chris O’Neal Coaches’ Award................................................................Tony McManus 2003 Most Valuable Player......................................................Tony McManus Most Improved Player.............................................. Jason McLaughlin Coaches’ Award................................................................. Nnamdi Ngwe

2012 Most Valuable Player.................................................. Darion Copeland Most Improved Player................................................................ Alex Clay Coaches’ Award..............................................................Milan Milinkovic 2013 Most Valuable Player..................................................................................... Most Improved Player................................................................................... Coaches’ Award............................................................................................... * - Coaches’ Award in 1999, 2006 and 2011 went to entire senior class:  1999 - Josh Brinkley, Peter Byaruhanga, Ned Crancer Zach Musgrave, Justin Pratt, and John Ziannis 2006 - Michael Biggs, Jeremy Drake, Sandy Gbandi, Chris Hanson, Lukasz Kwapisz, Jerson Monteiro, and Derick Radcliffe 2011 - Babayele Sodade, Joshua Stewart, Tucker Stone, Ken Tabata, Chris Williams, and Carl Woszczynski

2004 Most Valuable Players..............Leandro de Oliveira, Sandy Gbandi Most Improved Player........................................... Robert Sheringham Coaches’ Award.................................................................... Jarbas Carlos 2005 Most Valuable Player................................................ Jason McLaughlin Most Improved Player........................................................ Trey Gregory Coaches’ Award...................................................................Michael Biggs 2006 Most Valuable Player....................................................Jerson Monteiro Most Improved Player........................................................Chris Hanson Coaches’ Award.................................................................... Senior Class* 2007 Most Valuable Player........................................................... Frank Brown Most Improved Player...................................................... Curtis Ushedo Coaches’ Award................................................................Joe Klosterman 6 8

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ALL-TIME LETTER WINNERS A Stewart Abrahart..................... 2011-pr. Casey Adams............................................. 1982 Moses Adeniran.................................2011-13 Javier Alvial................................................ 2011 David Anderson....................................... 1982 Fatai Alabi............................................2012-13 Logan Alexander...............................2005-08 Jody Aloia................................................... 1987 Afshin Arjomand..................................... 1979 Christian Awogbade.............................. 1993 Greg Ayanwale......................................... 1980 Joe Ayema............................................1991-93 B Ian Backstrom.....................................2003-04 Derek Barry ............................................... 1986 Andrew Barsalona................................... 2008 Raymond Bates ....................................... 1984 Clint Baumstark..................................2001-02 Peter Beattie .......................................1983-85 Michael Biggs......................................2003-06 Jarrod Blake............................................... 1998 Owen Blake ........................................1996-98 Brannon Boegner ................................... 1992 Keith Borgner............................................ 2002 Rolando Bogran ...................................... 1979 Keith Bose ...........................................1979-80 David Bradley .......................................... 1990 Josh Brinkley.......................................1995-99 Paul Britton .........................................1986-88 Michael Brody.....................................2010-11 Alandus Brooks............... 2005-06, 2008-09 Alan Brouillette ....................................... 1988 Darnell Brown........................................... 2007 Frank Brown........................................2007-08 Jack Brymer ........................................1978-80 Paul Bucherich....................................1995-99 Gerald Buchwald .................................... 1982 Carl Bussey................................................. 1997 Richard Butler ....................................1987-90 Peter Byaruhanga..............................1998-99

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Scott Carlson ......................................1983-84 Todd Carroll.........................................1995-97 Shawn Casey ......................................1984-87 Bobby Chanthongphio...................2004-07 Karl Chester.............................. 2012-pr. Frank Cicio ................................................ 1984 Charlie Clanton .................................1989-90 Roger Clark .........................................1982-85 Andy Clarke .............................................. 1984 Alex Clay...............................................2011-14 David Clemente............................1997-2000 Michael Coleman..................................... 2010 Tom Condone .......................................... 1989 Darion Copeland...............................2011-14 Brian Copham.....................................1997-98 Chip Corbitt .............................................. 1992 Brian Corcoran....................................1994-97 Mark Costopoulos .................................. 1980 Tommy Cox .............................................. 1979 Ned Crancer .......................................1996-99 Lawson Crider.......................... 2014-pr. Marshall Croy ........................................... 1988

C Juan Camacho ......................................... 1979 William Carl .............................................. 1980 Jarbas Carlos ......................................2001-04

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D David Daigle.............................................. 1998 Rami Dajani.............................. 2013-pr. George Dakooh........................................ 1994 Don Dishen ............................................... 1979 Doug Dearien ....................................1984-85 6 9

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Roger Decoud........................................... 1999 David Denise ......................................1989-92 Juan Carlos Deras.........................1998-2001 Joe DiNardo.........................................1997-98 Jimmy Dobbs ............................... 1982, 1984 Garry Dodson .....................................1987-88 Matt Domenick........................................ 2000 Denis Donovan ....................................... 1986 Joe Draganic.......................................1994-97 Jeremy Drake......................................2003-06 Lestley Drake ........................................... 1989 E Emmanuel Eloundou.......................1996-98 Shane Elsner........................................2004-08 Tim Estepp ..........................................1995-97 F Rich Feinberg .....................................1982-83 Scott Finkernagel ................................... 1980 Randy Fortenberry.................................. 1998 Jermie Frankson............................1999-2002 Igor Fuentes........................................1994-96 G Daniel Gaitan .....................................1978-80 Oswaldo Gallegos.............................2000-03 Brian Garcia............................................... 2005 Bubba Garcia..................................1999-2002 Mike Garcia.....................................2000-2001 Jafar Gavdari ............................................ 1980 Sandy Gbandi.....................................2003-06 Ken Gentle ................................................ 1982 Aaron Getman-Pickering........ 2013-pr. Kyle Gilbreath........................................... 2007 William Giummarra...........................1994-95 Omer Glkturk ........................................... 1980 Hunter Gray .............................1989-90,1992 Trey Gregory.......................................2005-08 Justus Griffin ......................................1992-94 Stephen Grooms..................................... 2007 Roy Grund ................................................. 1980 Two-Boys Gumede........ 2005-06, 2008-09 Kofi Gyawu...........................................2009-12


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H Jim Haberstroh......................................... 1981 Mats Hagedorn..................................1993-95 Ola Hansson........................................1993-94 Roger Harris ........................................1978-79 John Hashemi .......................................... 1992 Mike Hastings .......................................... 1988 Ryan Hathcock...................................2004-05 Pat Hazzard .........................................1987-88 Erik Henze................................ 2015-pr. Scott Hooker ............................................ 1985 Eddie Horn ................................................ 1983 Ken Horton ............................................... 1987 Chris Howle.........................................1995-98 Norris Howze......................................2010-13 Patrick Huang........................................... 2013 Maurice Hughes.................................2004-05 Terry Hunt.................................................. 1982 Mohamed Hussein................1978-80, 1982 I Cole Iverson............................. 2012-pr. J Steve Jacobson ....................................... 1979 Dejan Jakovic......................................2005-07 Melford James....................................2003-05 Jose-Luis Jaramillo ................................. 1988 Hudson Jetton.......................................... 2010 Curt Johnson ......................................1978-79 Wes Johnson.......................................2006-09 Joe Joiner .................................................. 1985 Sam Jones............................................2001-02 Jason Jowers ......................................1992-94 Jeremy Jowers ......................................... 1992 K J.R. Kenny.............................................2001-02 Jon Kimerling ........................................... 1983 Anthony King......................................2007-10 Wolf Kirsten ........................................1989-91 Joe Klosterman...................................2004-07 Drew Knaub............................................... 2007 Lane Knight....................................1997-2000 Ben Knox.........................................1999-2001 Adeniyi Koiki ............................................ 1984 Mike Kpadeh ............................................ 1980

L Kyle Lancaster.......................... 2015-pr. Fred LaRoche ........................................... 1979 Mathieu Laurent...................... 2014-pr. Eric Lee .....................................1982-84, 1986 Tony Lees ............................................1978-79 Mladen Lemez....................................2010-12 Henry Lemos ............................................ 1980 Jobell Lima...........................................2002-04 John Linn .............................................1978-81 Flo Liu.......................................................... 2010 Robert Loboda ..................................1991-92 Jeremy Long ............................................ 1992 Andrew Louloudiadis......................1994-95 Jason Lynn................................................. 1995 M

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Chris MacMillan ................................1984-85 Sibusiso Macwele..............................2007-09 John Markey........................................2007-09 Eric Marsalis .............................................. 1991 John Martin ...................................1999-2000 Nelson Mata........................................2000-01 Joe Mattacchione..............................1994-97 Frank Matte ........................................1983-84 Reed Matte..........................................2009-12 Eric McCurdy ......................................1991-93 Clayton McDonald................... 2015-pr. Peter McDonald ...................................... 1985 Sam McDonald ......................1982, 1984-86 Robert McGrath ...................................... 1990 Loyd McIntosh ...................................1990-91 Jeremy McLane..................................2003-05 Jason McLaughlin.................2000, 2002-05 Tony McManus...................................1999-03 Kevin McNamara ........................ 1980, 1984 Anoshirvan Mehrabi .............................. 1979 Ian Michalak........................................2012-14 Milan Milinkovic.................................2011-12 Flavio Monteiro..................................1999-02 Jerson Monteiro.................................2003-06 7 0

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Eder Mora................................. 2015-pr. Kareem Morgan.................................2000-03 Dan Morriss ............................1980, 1982-83 Michal Mravec....................................2007-10 Matt Mueller ............................................. 1984 Andrew Mugalla ...............................1990-93 Rumbani Munthali.......................1997-2000 Zach Musgrave.......................1995-96, 1999 N Roberto Najarro............................1997-2000 James Nanje Ngoe................... 2013-pr. Diego Navarrete................................2011-14 Amechi Ngwe.....................................2000-03 Nnamdi Ngwe....................................2000-03 David Nowak ............................................ 1982 O Trey O’Banion .......................................... 1989 Declan O’Beirne ................................1986-89 Ronan O’Beirne .................................1986-89 Brent O’Keefe ..........................1991,1993-95 Chris O’Neal.........................................2001-03 Martin O’Rourke ...................................... 1986 Leandro de Oliveira..........................2003-05 Rogerio Oliveira.................................2001-04 Tony Oliver ............................................... 1983 P Steve Pachan .................................... 1980, 82 Ricky Page ................................................. 1979 Barry Palmertree ...............................1991-92 Loukas Papaconstantinou..............1993-96 Clarence Pate ..................................... 1984,89 Gianluca Piatti ......................................... 1991 Ivan Piola .............................................1978-79 Frank Pitt .............................................1989-92 Tony Plunkett ....................................1985-86 Justin Pratt...........................................1995-99 Ryan Pratt.............................................1993-96 Marin Pusek.........................................2000-03 R Derick Radcliffe..................................2003-06 Houssam Rafeh .................................1989-90 Daniel Ramirez ..................................1985-87 Alec Ramonell .......................................... 1989

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ALL-TIME LETTER WINNERS Joshua Stewart...................................2010-11 Matt Stewart ......................................1991-92 Garrick Stone .....................................1987-90 Tucker Stone.......................................2008-11 Chandler Stroupe.................... 2013-pr. Mike Stuckel ............................................. 1982 Ryan Sullivan........................... 2015-pr. Ian Svantesson......................... 2012-pr.

Babayele Sodade

Mohd Fuad Rasdl .............................1984-85 Jose Rayo..............................................2000-03 Mick Reavey .......................................1987-88 Chris Reichman........................ 2015-pr. Martin Rey.......................................1998-2001 Mark Riemer .......................................1985-88 Derek Rios............................................2005-08 Juan Rivera .........................................1991-93 Ken Roberts .............................................. 1989 Pachinno Roberts..............................2013-14 DeAndre Robinson.................. 2014-pr. Alberto (A.J.) Robles.........................2003-05 Jesse Roth.......................................1998-2001 Brian Rowland .......................1992, 1994-96 Freddy Ruiz.............................. 2012-pr. Joe Rund................................... 2013-pr. Mike Russell .............................................. 1992 S Victor Sambade..................................2009-10 Sterling Samudio ..............................1986-87 Kevin Sawchak...................................2007-10 Evan Scarbrough..................... 2013-pr. Carlo Schiavoni..................................2005-08 Chris Schmidt ....................................1979-81 Stuart Schulman ...............................1983-85 John Sheringham..............................1993-96 Robert Sheringham..........................2002-05 Tonny Segero............................................ 1998 Chris Seymour ......................................... 1992 Greg Sfakianos......................................... 1994 Ahmad Sleiman ................................1979-80 Gentry Smith............................................. 2010 Houston Smith..............................1997-2000 Chris Smithson ........................................ 1991 Babayele Sodade...............................2008-11 Berry Sonnenschein................ 2015-pr. Dean Sorrell.........................................2006-09 Manny Soutullo ....................................... 1987 Brantley Spillman.........................1998-2001 Micheal Spitzer...................................2000-03 Henrique Sposito..................... 2013-pr. Mike Spurlin ............................................. 1991 Mark Stachelski..................................2005-08 Scott Stachelski.............................1997-2001 Robert Starr ........................................1988-91 Jonah Stewart.....................................2006-09

T Ken Tabata...........................................2008-11 Essa Tabi...............................................1995-96 Angelo Thompson............................2001-03 Chip Thornton....................................1994-95 Dale Toney ................................................ 1980 Harvey Torman .....................1982-84, 1986 George Turley ....................................1982-85 Bert Turner................................................. 1994 Cory Turner..........................................1993-94 Mark Tracy............................................1993-96 U Dennis Umanzor...................................... 2002 Curtis Ushedo.....................................2007-10

Lars Willemse

V David Valverde........................ 2014-pr. Jon Vansword ........................1990, 1992-94 Raphael Ville........................................2012-13 W John Waddell ........................................... 1983 Chris Waldrip ........................................... 1991 Joe Wall ................................................1987-88 Patrick Wall................................................ 2010 Bill Wallace ..........................................1989-90 Brian Wallace .....................................1989-90 Kevin Wallace........................... 2015-pr. Richard Warren .................................1979-80 Hunter Weber.......................... 2012-pr. Jonathan Weimer..............................1999-02 Rick Wells .................................................. 1991 Erik White.............................................1993-95 Scott White ............................................... 1983 William White........................... 2014-pr. Chase Wickham..................................2011-13 7 1

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Mike Widra ..........................................1986-88 David Wiggins ...................................1988-91 Tyler Wilcox............................................... 2001 Lars Willemse........................... 2013-pr. Chris Williams.....................................2008-11 Chris Wilson ........................................1991-94 Carl Woszczynski...............................2008-11 Greg Wood .........................................1984-85 Kevin Wood .............................................. 1979 David Wynne .....................................1986-89 Scott Wynne .......................................1984-87 Y Atak Yai.................................................2010-13 Mel Young ..........................................1979-80 Z Danny Ziannis.....................................1993-96 John Ziannis .......................................1996-99 David Zieverink .................................1985-88 Active players in bold


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NCAA TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS

1994 • 15-4-1 • NCAA Tournament First Round

1999 • 17-6-0 • NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals

2000 • 14-5-2 • NCAA Tournament First Round

2001 • 15-6-0 • NCAA Tournament Third Round

2006 • 10-6-4 • NCAA Tournament First Round

2011 • 13-5-3 • NCAA Tournament Second Round

2012 • 10-8-2 • NCAA Tournament First Round

2014 • 11-7-2 • NCAA Tournament First Round

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CONFERENCE USA TOURNAMENT HISTORY 2005 (Dallas, Texas) Quarterfinals - Memphis 2, UAB 1

1999 Conference USA Tournament Champions 2000, 2004, 2011 Conference USA Tournament Runners Up 9-16-2 Record

2006 (Tulsa, Okla.) Quarterfinals - UAB 3, South Carolina 2 Semifinals - SMU 1, UAB 1 SMU advanced via PK, 3-1

1996 Quarterfinals - Marquette 3, UAB 0 1997 Quarterfinals - Charlotte 2, UAB 0

2007 (Birmingham, Ala.) Quarterfinals - Tulsa 1, UAB 0

1998 Quarterfinals - Marquette 3, UAB 1

2008 (Dallas, Texas) Quarterfinals - Tulsa 4, UAB 2

1999 (Birmingham, Ala.) Semifinals - UAB 4, USF 0 Final - UAB 4, Saint Louis 0

2009 (Tulsa, Okla.) Quarterfinals - Marshall 0, UAB 0 Marshall advanced via PK, 4-3

2000 (St. Louis, Mo.) Semifinals - UAB 2, Louisville 0 Final - Saint Louis 2, UAB 1

2010 (Memphis, Tenn.) Quarterfinals - Tulsa 1, UAB 0

2001 (Tampa, Fla.) Semifinals - Marquette 4, UAB 1

2011 (Tulsa, Okla.) Semifinals - UAB 1, UCF 0 Final - Tulsa 2, UAB 0

2002 (St. Louis, Mo.) Quarterfinals - Louisville 1, UAB 0

2012 (Birmingham, Ala.) Quarterfinals - UAB 3, UCF 1 Semifinals - Tulsa 1, UAB 0 (2OT)

2003 (Memphis, Tenn.) Quarterfinals - UAB 2, Louisville 1 Semifinals - Saint Louis 5, UAB 1

2013 (Charlotte, N.C.) Quarterfinals - Charlotte 2, UAB 1

2004 (Louisville, Ky.) Semifinals - UAB 1, Charlotte 0 (2OT) Final - Memphis 3, UAB 2

2014 (Norfolk, Va.) Quarterfinals - UAB 1, Marshall 0 Semifinals - South Carolina 1, UAB 0

NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY Eight Appearances, Two Sweet Sixteens, One Elite Eight 4-6-2 Record

2012 First Round (Charlotte, N.C.) - Charlotte 3, UAB 2

1994 First Round (Los Angeles, Calif.) - UCLA 3, UAB 2 (2OT)

2014 First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) - UAB 1, Furman 1 Furman advanced via PK, 4-3

1999 First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) - UAB 2, Southwest Missouri 1 Second Round (Dallas, Texas) - UAB 2, SMU 0 Quarterfinals (Birmingham, Ala.) - Santa Clara 3, UAB 2 (OT) 2000 First Round (Seattle, Wash.) - Washington 1, UAB 0 (4OT) 2001 First Round (Columbia, S.C.) - UAB 1, Furman 0 (OT) Second Round (Columbia, S.C.) - UAB 3, South Carolina 2 (OT) Third Round (Clemson, S.C.) - Clemson 3, UAB 2 (2OT) 2006 First Round (Birmingham, Ala.) - Gardner-Webb 1, UAB 1 (2OT) Gardner-Webb advanced via PK, 3-1 2011 Second Round (Birmingham, Ala.) - Charlotte 3, UAB 1 7 3

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WEST CAMPUS FIELD The field has also received international attention as the United States National Team trained at West Campus Field and took on the Blazer men’s soccer team in a scrimmage in the spring of 2000. UAB became the first ever collegiate program to scrimmage the full National Team. The Blazers took on the U.S. U-17 squad in an exhibition match in 2004, as well. West Campus Field was also the sight for the U.S. National Team’s training for their 2005 World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala. UAB also hosted the Colorado Rapids in an exhibition game in the spring of 2005. Additionally, the Blazers have been one of the top draws in NCAA men’s soccer. In 2013, a West Campus Field regular-season record crowd of 3,205 fans witnessed UAB defeat 2012 national champion Indiana, 2-1, in overtime. The Blazers have finished among the top-50 in the nation in average attendance five times in the last 12 years.

One of the most imposing home fields in all of college soccer, UAB’s West Campus Field is in its 23rd season of service to the Blazers in 2015. The facility was expanded in 1999 to include a practice field behind the game surface. This, along with other major structural improvements, have given UAB one of the best overall soccer facilities in the nation. Prior to the 1998 season, several improvements were made to the facility, including stadium seating for men’s and women’s soccer. The stadium seating holds 1,500 spectators to push the maximum capacity of West Campus Field to over 2,500. “West Campus Field is a tremendous facility,” UAB head coach Mike Getman said. “The addition of the stadium and the practice field area make it one of the top fields in college soccer. We thank all those who were involved in the effort to make the improvements a reality.” UAB’s men’s soccer games returned to campus for the 1993 season. Since that time, the Blazers own a record of 139-4616 (.731) at West Campus Field. UAB posted a school record 25-match unbeaten streak (24-0-1) at home that stretched from Oct. 17, 1993 through Oct. 6, 1996. The facility has seen championship play as UAB hosted the Elite Eight and first rounds of the NCAA Championship in 1999, 2006, 2011 and 2014. The Blazers also hosted the 1999 and 2007 Conference USA Championships and the 1994 Great Midwest Conference Championship. First round games of the Conference USA Championship have also been played at West Campus Field. 7 4

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The Blazers set an all-time attendance record on Aug. 22, 2009 when they took on Clemson in an exhibition contest to begin the 2009 season. WCF saw an all-time record of 3,481 fans pack the stadium for the 3-0 victory. In fact, over the past 12 seasons, the Blazers have finished among the top-50 in the nation in average attendance five times (2003: 16th, 2006: 31st, 2011: 29th, 2013: 39th, 2014: 39th) and total attendance three times (2003: 25th, 2006: 43rd, 2011: 22nd, 2014: 47th). Directions to West Campus Field From the North Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 259B (4th Avenue South). Make the first right immediately after coming off the exit (11th Street South). Proceed three blocks to University Boulevard. Cross University and the field will be on your right. From the East/Northeast Take Interstate 20 West/59 South to Exit 124A (Interstate 65 South). Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 259B (4th Avenue South). Make the first right immediately after coming off the exit (11th Street South). Proceed three blocks to University Boulevard. Cross University and the field will be on your right. From the South Take Interstate 65 North to Exit 259 (University Boulevard). Get in the right lane and take the first right (11th Street South). The field will be on your right. From the Southwest Take Interstate 20 East/59 North to Exit 124A (Interstate 65 South). Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 259B (4th Avenue South). Make the first right immediately after coming off the exit (11th Street South). Proceed three blocks to University Boulevard. Cross University and the field will be on your right. B l a z e r s


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WEST CAMPUS FIELD Top 15 Crowds at West Campus Field 1. 3,205.....................................................................vs. Indiana (9/6/13) 2. 3,141................................................................vs. Clemson (8/27/11) 3. 2,755......................................................................vs. SMU (10/25/06) 4. 2,402.................................................... vs. South Florida (11/12/99) 5. 2,214.........................................................vs. Charlotte # (11/20/11) 6. 2,125............................................................vs. Saint Louis (11/8/03) 7. 2,125.................................. vs. Birmingham-Southern (10/28/94) 8. 2,100......................................................... vs. Saint Louis (10/24/01) 9. 2,100......................................................... vs. Saint Louis (10/24/01) 10. 1,776...............................................................vs. Charlotte (9/13/13) 11. 1,700......................................................... vs. Saint Louis (11/14/99) 12. 1,455............................................................ vs. Louisville (10/18/03) 13. 1,365......................................................................vs. Mercer (9/1/06) 14. 1,327............................................ vs. Gardner-Webb % (11/11/06) 15. 1,307...............................................................vs. Memphis (8/29/14) # 2011 NCAA Tournament Second Round hosted by UAB % 2006 NCAA Tournament First Round hosted by UAB UAB vs. Opponents at West Campus Field Opponent................... Record Akron................................ 0-0 Alabama A&M..........................9-1 Alabama-Huntsville...............0-1 American...................................1-0 Arkansas-Little Rock..............1-0 Belmont.....................................4-0 Birmingham-Southern..............5-0 California...................................1-0 Centenary..................................5-0 Charlotte....................... 5-2-2 Cincinnati..............................3-2-1 Clemson.....................................1-0 Coastal Carolina............... 1-0 College of Charleston...........2-0 Dayton....................................2-0-1 DePaul....................................5-0-1 Drake...........................................0-1 East Carolina.........................2-0-1 Eastern Illinois......................0-0-1 East Tennessee........................0-1 Evansville...................................1-0 Fairleigh Dickinson............0-0-1 Florida Atlantic................ 2-0 FIU......................................3-1-1 Furman...................................1-1-1 Gardner-Webb................. 0-0 Georgia State.......................2-1-1 Georgia Southern...................2-0 Hartford.....................................1-0 Huntingdon..............................1-0 Illinois-Chicago............. 0-1-1 Indiana.......................................1-0 Jacksonville...............................0-1 Kentucky....................................2-4 Lincoln Memorial...................1-0 Lipscomb...................................2-0 Louisville................................4-0-1 Marquette.................................7-2 Martin Methodist....................1-0

Marshall......................................5-0 Massachusetts.........................1-0 Memphis..................................10-2 Mercer....................................7-1-1 Milwaukee.................................1-0 Missouri State..........................1-0 New Mexico..............................1-0 North Carolina.........................1-0 North Florida............................1-0 Oakland......................................0-1 Old Dominion..........................0-1 Oral Roberts.............................1-0 Pittsburgh.................................1-0 Rhode Island............................0-1 Saint Francis (Pa.)...................1-0 Saint Louis.................................5-2 Santa Clara................................0-1 South Alabama....................2-0-1 South Carolina................. 1-4 SMU.............................................1-3 Southwest Missouri...............1-0 SIU-Edwardsville.....................2-0 Stetson............................. 0-0 TCU..............................................1-0 Tulsa............................................0-6 UC Irvine................................0-0-1 UCF..............................................4-0 UMKC..........................................1-0 UNC Greensboro....................0-1 USF...............................................3-3 Vanderbilt.................................3-0 VCU..............................................1-0 Vermont.....................................1-0 Washington..............................1-0 Western Kentucky..................2-0 Western Illinois........................0-1 Wright State.............................1-0

West Campus Field has seen 11 crowds of at least 1,500 people, including three of the largest crowds in school history within the last two seasons.

Year-by-Year Record at West Campus Field 1993........................................................................................................... 6-2-1 1994.........................................................................................................10-0-1 1995............................................................................................................... 9-0 1996............................................................................................................... 5-2 1997............................................................................................................... 6-4 1998............................................................................................................... 9-2 1999.............................................................................................................11-3 2000........................................................................................................... 6-0-2 2001............................................................................................................... 8-2 2002........................................................................................................... 3-3-1 2003........................................................................................................... 4-2-1 2004............................................................................................................... 8-1 2005............................................................................................................... 5-2 2006........................................................................................................... 5-1-1 2007........................................................................................................... 6-3-1 2008........................................................................................................... 4-5-1 2009............................................................................................................... 6-2 2010............................................................................................................... 5-3 2011........................................................................................................... 7-2-3 2012........................................................................................................... 5-3-1 2013........................................................................................................... 6-2-1 2014........................................................................................................... 5-2-2 Total.................................................................139-46-16 (.731)

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BBVA Compass Field BBVA Compass and UAB officials announced in November a $1.5 million gift from the bank that will bring a new soccer facility to the campus. In recognition of the gift, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved naming the facility BBVA Compass Field. “This is an exciting milestone for our continued growth, and I thank BBVA Compass for this generous support,” said UAB President Ray L. Watts. “Plans for this facility have been in place for some time, and I am pleased that BBVA Compass can be recognized for their generous gift through this naming.” Located south of University Boulevard just east of I-65, BBVA Compass Field will be the first impression visitors encounter as they enter campus from I-65. “In an era when the community and UAB are connected in mutual support and growth like never before, I am proud that this facility and the BBVA Compass name will welcome students, faculty and staff, as well as guests onto our campus,” Watts said. UAB Men’s Soccer and Women’s Soccer will play home games at the facility, which will also host non-UAB soccer matches. The facility is anticipated to seat roughly 2,500. “This is great for Birmingham and UAB,” said BBVA Compass Chairman and CEO Manolo Sánchez. “BBVA Compass Field will showcase one of the most popular sports in the world and allow us to support UAB’s diverse campus and international community. It’ll also contribute in a meaningful way to the revitalization of the urban core of this historic and important American city.” “Philanthropic support like this is critical to this great institution,” said UAB Senior Vice President Shirley Salloway Kahn. “And this was a great opportunity to match a donor’s gift with their interest.” BBVA Compass has a strong record of engaging with the communities it serves through the global sport of soccer. Its parent company, Spain-based BBVA Group, sponsors La Liga, one of the most popular professional sports leagues in

the world, and BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston is the home of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo. Birmingham itself is no stranger to soccer. The city had the highest ESPN audience in the country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, according to socceramerica.com, at almost twice the national viewership average. The city was also among the top 18 U.S. markets in television ratings records during the 2014 World Cup. Inaugural seasons for the men’s and women’s programs were in 1979 and 1996, respectively, and both have experienced success. The UAB women’s team won a Conference USA Championship in 2004. Head Women’s Coach Harold Warren helped coach the University of Southern California to a National Championship in 2007. “The new facility will help make UAB a top contender when putting in bids to host Conference USA and the first round of the NCCA tournament,” Warren said. “The ability to attract ACC, Big 12 and Big 10 schools for play helps the program’s competitive growth, and fans love watching UAB compete against the best. It’s a win-win for everyone.” Under the leadership of UAB Men’s Head Coach Mike Getman, the UAB men’s team has won six Conference USA titles and made seven NCAA appearances. “Recruits will know they are joining a program that is first class, and that the university and our community support the team,” Getman said. Of the gift, UAB Athletic Director Brian Mackin said, “This generous gift will undoubtedly be a tremendous benefit to our men’s and women’s soccer programs, as well as soccer in the community.” BBVA Compass Birmingham City President Alan Register says the gift is about more than soccer, pointing to its broader impact. “UAB is vital to the economic and cultural future of our community, and an investment in its continued growth and prosperity is one of the best ways to support Birmingham and Alabama,” Register said.

Initial renderings of the new BBVA Compass Field, which were released in November 2014 at the time of the facility announcement.

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BLAZERS CURRENTLY IN THE PROS Dejan Jakovic (2005-07) Shimu S-Pulse (Japan) Mladen Lemez (2010-12) FK Slavija (Bosnia) Michal Mravec (2007-10) Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) Kevin Sawchak (2007-10) Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) Carl Woszczynski (2008-11) Arizona United SC (USL Pro)

Babayele Sodade (left) and Kevin Sawchak (right)

Dejan Jakovic

Darion Copeland (2011-14) Real Monarchs (USL Pro) Alex Clay (2011-14) New York Red Bull II (USL Pro)

Carl Woszczynski

UAB in the MLS Draft

1999 Peter Byaruhanga (Second Round, 15th Overall) 2004 Marin Pusek (Fourth Round, 46th Overall) 2004 Tony McManus (Sixth Round, 59th Overall) 2006 Leandro de Oliveira (First Round, 11th Overall) 2007 Jerson Monteiro (First Round, Eighth Overall) 2007 Sandy Gbandi (Seventh Round, 55th Overall) 2010 Curtis Ushedo (Sixth Round, 40th Overall) 2010 Michael Mravec (Sixth Round, 46th Overall) 2011 Babayele Sodade (Second Round, 34th Overall) 2011 Carl Woszczynski (Third Round, 53rd Overall) 2012 Reed Matte (Third Round, 47th Overall)

Darion Copeland


BLAZERS ALL-TIME IN THE PROS Clint Baumstark (2001-02) Dallas Burn (MLS) Colorado Rapids (MLS)

Tony McManus (1999-03) Chicago Fire (MLS) Atlanta Silverbacks (USL) Portland Timbers (USL-1) Carolina Railhawks (NASL) Atlanta Silverbacks (USL)

Peter Byaruhanga (1998-99) Kansas City Wizards (MLS) First UAB MLS Draft selection 2000 MLS Champion

Jerson Monteiro (2003-06) Chicago Fire (MLS) Highest UAB MLS Draft selection

David Clemente (1997-2000) Toronto Lynx (A-League) Atlanta Silverbacks (A-League)

Flavio Monteiro (1999-02) Calgary Storm (A-League)

Leandro de Oliveira (2003-05) New England Revolution (MLS) First-Round MLS Draft selection Joe Draganic (1994-97) Toronto Lynx (A-League) Igor Fuentes (1994-96) Municpal de las Condes (Chile)

Peter Byaruhanga

Sandy Gbandi (2002-06) FC Dallas (MLS) Puerto Rico Islanders (USL-1)

Robert Najarro (1997-2000) Dallas Burn (MLS) Atlanta Silverbacks (USL) Rogerio Oliveira (2001-04) Milwaukee Wave (MISL)

Two-Boys Gumede (2005-06, 2008-09) NSC Minnesota Stars (USL-1)

Loukas Papaconstantinou (1993-96) Worcester Wildfire (A-League) Darlington (English Third Division)

William Giummarra (1994-95) Montreal Impact (A-League) Toronto Lynx (A-League) Toronto Stars (CISL) Harrisburg Heat (NPSL)

Justin Pratt (1995-99) Indiana Blast (A-League) El Paso Patriots (A-League) Marin Pusek (2000-03) San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)

Justus Griffin (1992-94) Chattanooga Express (EISL) Maurice Hughes (2003-05) Atlanta Silverbacks (USL) Northern Virginia Royals (USL-2)

Rumbani Munthali (1999-02) Montreal Impact (A-League) Richmond Kickers (A-League) Toronto Lynx (A-League) Nachang Bayi Football Club (China)

Brantley Spillman (1998-2001) Indiana Blast (A-League) Tony McManus

Anthony King (2007-10) Blois Foot 41 (France)

Mark Tracy (1993-96) Tupelo Hound Dogs (EISL) Curtis Ushedo (2007-10) Chivas USA (MLS)

Erik Kuster (1996-98) Kansas City Comets (MISL) Croatia Cakonee (European 1st Div.)

Erik White (1993-95) Chattanooga Express (EISL)

Reed Matte (2009-12) Columbus Crew (MLS)

Chris Wilson (1991-94) Chattanooga Express (EISL)

Joe Mattacchione (1994-97) Toronto Lynx (A-League)

Danny Ziannis (1993-96) Toronto Lynx (A-League)

Jason McLaughlin (2000-05) Atlanta Silverbacks (USL) 2006 All-Star Portland Timbers (USL-1)

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UAB “SOCCER FOR A CURE” CLASSIC The 2015 season marks the 18th year of the UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic. This year, UAB plays host to Georgia State, UIC and Gardner-Webb. This year’s “Soccer For A Cure” Classic will begin on Friday, Sept. 11, when Georgia State takes on Gardner-Webb at 3 p.m., followed by UAB hosting UIC in the nightcap at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 13, Georgia State will square off against UIC at 12 p.m., with UAB and Gardner-Webb concluding tournament play at 2:30 p.m. The 2015 season marks the eighth straight year that the tournament has been tabbed the “Soccer for a Cure” Classic. When the event first began in 2008, it was the first tournament of its kind in the nation. The event will raise money to help aid cancer victims through the sport of soccer. The money that is raised by the event will remain in Birmingham and be divided among cancer research facilities. Last year, the event raised several hundred dollars for families affected by cancer. UAB captured the tournament title in 2014; marking the 10th time the Blazers have won the event. The Green and Gold has now won Classic titles in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.

Classic Records Goals Individual (Game): 3, two times Vicente Arze (Mercer) vs. Birmingham-Southern, 2006 David Sarabia (UMKC) vs. Memphis, 2009 Team (Game): 6 Memphis (6) vs. North Florida (0), 2010 Teams Combined (Game): 7, two times UAB (3) vs. Tulsa (4), 1999 Memphis (4) vs. Drake (3), 2009 Tournament Combined: 18, two times UAB 6, Memphis 6, Charlotte 5, North Florida 1, 2010 UAB 9, Birmingham-Southern 5, Charlotte 3, Western Kentucky, 1, 2004 Assists Individual (Game): 2, 18 times last, Rafael Gamboa (Dayton) vs. Jacksonville, 2014 Team (Game): 7 Memphis (7) vs. North Florida (0), 2010 Teams Combined (Game): 7, three times last, Memphis (7) vs. North Florida (0), 2010 Tournament Comined: 21 South Florida 7, Tulsa 6, Furman, 5, UAB 3, 1999 Shots Individual (Game): 10 Eric Lukin (Illinois-Chicago) vs. Charleston, 2010 Team (Game): 33 Illinois-Chicago (33) vs. Charleston, 2010 Teams Combined (Game): 45 UNC Greensboro (26) vs. UAB (19), 2005 Tournament Combined: 141 Charlotte 41, UAB 40, Western Kentucky, 33, Birmingham-Southern 29, 2004 Saves Individual (Game): 11, two times last, Bobby Pipech (St. Francis (Pa.) vs. UAB, 2003 Teams Combined (Game): 20 South Florida vs. Furman, 1999

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UAB “SOCCER FOR A CURE” CLASSIC 1998 Champion: UAB Hartford 1, Saint Louis 0 UAB 4, California 2 Saint Louis 2, California 0 UAB 2, Hartford 1

2007 Champion: UAB Mercer 2, Alabama A&M 1 UAB 3, B’Ham-Southern 0 Alabama A&M 2, B’Ham-Southern 0 UAB 1, Mercer 0 (OT)

1999 Champion: Furman Furman 2, South Florida 1 Tulsa 4, UAB 3 South Florida 4, Tulsa 2 Furman 1, UAB 0 (OT)

2008 Champion: Western Illinois Western Illinois 1, Memphis 0 UAB 2, UC Irvine 2 UC Irvine 3, Memphis 1 Western Illinois 1, UAB 0

2000 Champion: UAB North Carolina 4, Illinois-Chicago 1 UAB 3, Charleston 0 Illinois-Chicago 1, Charleston 1 UAB 2, North Carolina 1

2009 Champion: UMKC UMKC 3, Memphis 1 Drake 2, UAB 1 Memphis 4, Drake 3 UAB 2, UMKC 1

2001 Champion: UAB Florida Atlantic 2, B’ham-Southern 1 UAB 1, Pitt 0 B’ham-Southern 3, Pitt 2 (OT) UAB 5, Florida Atlantic 0

2010 Champion: UAB Memphis 6, North Florida 0 UAB 2, Charlotte 1 Charlotte 4, Memphis 0 UAB 4, North Florida 1

2002 Champion: Charlotte Charlotte 2, Rhode Island 1 UAB 3, B’Ham-Southern 2 Charlotte 4, B’Ham-Southern 0 Rhode Island 3, UAB 2 (OT)

2011 Champion: UAB Gardner-Webb 2, Milwaukee 1 UAB 2, VCU 1 (OT) Gardner-Webb 1, VCU 0 UAB 2, Milwaukee 1 (OT)

2003 Champion: UAB UMass 5, B’Ham-Southern 0 UAB 1, St. Francis (Pa.) 0 B’Ham-Southern 5, St. Francis (Pa.) 1 UAB 4, UMass 0

2012 Champion: UAB Washington 1, Memphis 0 (OT) UAB 2, Fairleigh Dickinson 2 Memphis 1, Fairleigh Dickinson 0 UAB 2, Washington 0

2004 Champion: UAB B’Ham-Southern 4, Western Ky. 1 UAB 4, Charlotte 1 Charlotte 2, B’Ham-Southern 1 UAB 5, Western Kentucky 0

2013 Champion: Memphis East Tennessee 0, Memphis 0 (2OT) Charlotte 0, UAB 0 (2OT) Memphis 2, Charlotte 1 East Tennessee 1, UAB 0

2005 Champion: UNC Greensboro B’Ham-Southern 4, Evansville 1 UNC Greensboro 3, UAB 1 UNC Greensboro 3, B’Ham-Southern 0 UAB 2, Evansville 1

2014 Champion: UAB Dayton 3, Jacksonville 0 UAB 4, Vermont 1 Vermont 3, Jacksonville 2 UAB 0, Dayton 0 (2OT)

2006 Champion: Mercer Wright State 2, B’Ham-Southern 0 Mercer 0, UAB 0 Mercer 3, B’Ham-Southern 0 UAB 3, Wright State 2

What is “Soccer for a Cure”? The objective of these initiatives are to raise awareness of and donations to cancer related organizations in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama that are helping families in their battle against cancer. It is also a way to build a support group of volunteers across the United States that are willing to reach out and help families dealing with cancer in their community. “Soccer for a Cure” is a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to serve as a place where all levels of the soccer nation (youth, club, high school, college, adult, and professional) can stand together as a team to help families fight the battle against all types of cancer. Why was it started? It was started in January, 2008 by Charlie Corbitt, a cancer survivor and warrior advocate for others affected with cancer. He has been involved in college and high school soccer since 1993 and is currently the manager of the “SIS College Soccer Scoreboard” and the “National High School Soccer Scoreboard”. His hope is that the soccer nation will one day stand together hand in hand as one and become proactive in the fight against cancer. UAB “Soccer For A Cure” Classic The objective is to raise awareness of the battle that families deal with daily when a child has cancer. Additionally, the organization wants to raise as much as possible for the Alabama Children’s Hospital by asking thousands of families in Alabama. This year’s participating teams include tournament host UAB, Dayton, Jacksonville, and Vermont. Prior to the start of the tournament, selected student-athletes and coaches from each participating team will make a visit to the Children’s Hospital on the UAB Campus. The group will spend a day visiting with children, signing autographs and playing games, among other things, with children who may not have a chance to come see any of the weekend soccer action. It is not required, but fans in attendance are asked to make a modest donation (we suggest $5.00) during the UAB “Soccer For A Cure” Classic in September.

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SOCCER AND BIRMINGHAM For the second consecutive year, the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee selected the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area of Alabama to serve as the host for the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship. Hosted by UAB, along with the Alabama Sports Foundation, the 2012 NCAA Men’s College Cup was played at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on Dec. 7 and 9. In addition to the national tournament semifinals and final, UAB served as the host for the 2012 Conference USA Championship. The conference tournament took place from Nov. 7-11 at the Hoover Met. As stated prior, UAB and the Alabama Sports Foundation hosted the 2011 NCAA Men’s College Cup, as well. It marked the first time UAB was named as the host school for an NCAA Division I championship in any sport. Also, it was the first time the state of Alabama hosted the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship. “We are honored that UAB has the opportunity to serve as the host school for the NCAA Men’s College Cup,” UAB Athletics Director Brian Mackin said at the time of the announcement. “This is the premier event in collegiate soccer and we’re excited to have a national championship coming to the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area. The NCAA Men’s College Cup will be a great platform to showcase our community and promote UAB Athletics. We look forward to hosting a first-class event that the NCAA, student-athletes, and soccer fans will be proud of and enjoy.” “Certainly everyone associated with the UAB soccer program is excited to have the opportunity to host the 2011 NCAA Championship,” UAB head men’s soccer coach Mike Getman said. “I think it will be a big boost in terms of recruiting and fan support in just the amount of publicity this event will generate. It will be a great event for college soccer and we are excited to help this event grow. I think UAB, the Alabama Sports Foundation, and the city of Hoover will do a great job putting on a world class event and make it something special.”

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