2013 Urbana University Men's Soccer Media Guide

2O13 MEDIA GUIDE1BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS URBANA QUICK FACTS

School: _______________________ Urbana UniversityLocation: _________________________ Urbana, OhioFounded: ________________________________ 1850Enrollment: _______________________________ 1,505Nickname: __________________________ Blue KnightsColors: _______________________ Royal Blue & WhiteAffiliation: _______________________ NCAA Division IIConference ______________ Mountain East ConferenceHome Field _____________ Urbana University StadiumSurface _______________________ Artificial Field TurfCapacity ________________________________ 3,000Interim President ________________ Dr. Kirk E. PetersonAthletic Director _____________________ Doug YoungSWA _____________________________ Nicole PlugerFaculty Athletic Representative ________ Dr. Jim JudgeAssistant AD of Media Relations ________ Chris AndersHead Coach ________________________ Nick RobertsAlma Mater ________________ Mercyhurst College ‘94Career Record (Yr.) _________________ 62-62-8 (9th)Record at Urbana (Yr.) _______________ 35-47-6 (6th)2012 Record_______ 10-7-1 (4-0-0 G-MAC CHAMPS)Starters Returning/Lost _______________________ 7/4Letterwinners Returning/Lost __________________ 8/5Web site: ______________________ sports.urbana.eduAthletics Phone __________________ (937) 484-1308Coach Roberts’ Phone _____________ (937) 484-1291University Phone: _______________ 1-800-7-URBANA

Urbana University Men’s SoccerUrbana University Quick Facts ----------- 2Head Coach Nick Roberts ---------------- 3Assistant Coach Mike Bamber ------------ 42013 Team Photo/Roster ----------------- 52013 Upperclassmen --------------------6-92013 Newcomers -------------------- 10-112012 Team Stats --------------------------15UU Men’s Soccer Record Books----------16UU Athletic Facilities ----------------------17About Urbana University ------------ 18-192013 Schedule ------------------------- Back

The 2013 Urbana University Men’s Soccer Media Guide was written and designed by ChrisAnders and the Sports Information Department at Urbana University with assistance fromHead Coach Nick Roberts and the UU Athletic Department. The photography is courtesy ofMark Reidinger (SciotoPhoto.PhotoReflect.com) and the Sports Information Department. The2013 Cover features (from left to right) Braxton Williams, Aaron Wong-You, Joey Perkins andDerrick Smith.

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BLUE KNIGHT HEAD COACH NICK ROBERTS

Birth date ............................................................ May 12, 1967High School .......................... St. Ambrose — Manchester, EnglandEducation .................................... Mercyhurst College (NCAA D-II)................................. 1994 — Bachelor of Arts in Business MarketingRecord at Urbana (Yr.) ...................................... 35-47-6 (6th yr.)Overall Head Coaching Record (Yr.) ................. 62-62-7 (9th yr.)Other Head Coaching Experience ............................................................................. Columbus USL Pro Team (United Soccer Leagues)Coaching Honors ...... 1996 National Coach for USL All-Star game.......................................................................................... USSF ‘A’ license.................................... Football Association English Preliminary license.................................................. Assistant Coach of the Columbus CrewFamily....................... Wife, Kori; Sons, Sebastian (5) & Zavier (3);..................................... Daughter, Annalia Jane (Born October, 2012)

Nick Roberts, a native of Knutsford,England, and a 1994 graduate ofMercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. hasbeen at the helm of the UrbanaUniversity men's program since the2008 season. Roberts has experienceplaying and coaching soccer at amultitude of levels.

"Coach Roberts provides a wealth ofexperiences in recruiting from ourarea, as well as a lifetime of soccerknowledge," said Urbana University

Director of Athletics Doug Young. "He has the type of exuberance for thegame and our program that our student-athletes need."

Roberts guided the program through tricky transitional period of changingfrom NAIA to NCAA Division II. Over that time, the program developed oneof the toughest schedules in the region at the D-II level. In 2012, the BlueKnights played 11 opponents that spent time ranked in the national Top 25.Robert posted a much-improved and credible 10-7-1 record against oneof the toughest slates in the country. It was the first winning season for theBlue Knights since 2006. In addition, the team won the inaugural GreatMidwest Athletic Conference Championship, the first conference title in theprogram's history. For his efforts, Roberts was named the 2012 G-MACCoach of the Year. (The 2012 team is pictured below after winning the G-MAC Championship 2-1 on a golden goal in OT.)

In 2011, the Blue Knights secured the program's biggest win, a 1-0 decisionover undefeated and 5th ranked Mercyhurst. The Blue Knights' success againsttop ranked teams continued in 2012 when the team defeated #23 Davisand Elkins and tied #22 Slippery Rock University. Junior forward TylerWason was named to the 2012 NCAA D-II All-Region Team, becoming thesecond player under Roberts to earn this distinction after Stuart Brownachieved All-Region honors in 2010.

In addition to the improvement on the field, the team has improved each ofthe past five seasons under Roberts off the field and in the classroom. TheBlue Knights have maintained a cumulative team GPA above 3.0 for much ofRoberts' tenure at the University.

"My expectations are that, first, the players will be excellent students andgood people," explains Roberts. "Secondly, they will work diligently inbecoming the best players they can on the soccer field, representing theteam and Urbana University well. It's hard work, and we take training andplaying seriously.”

Roberts added, “The same applies to our academics. We seek to competeon a national level in soccer, and that is connected to academics. Earning adegree will increase opportunities, quality of life, and the quality of peopleour student-athletes will come into contact with."

Roberts came to Urbana from Wittenberg University, where he was anassistant coach for the men's soccer program from 2006-2008. During the2007 season, the Tigers were consistently ranked in the top 25 in the nationin NCAA D-III.

He has been actively involved with coaching youth, ODP and club teams inOhio and California since 1994. From 2002-2006, Roberts was the directorof coaching and player development for Santa Rosa United, a 40-teamyouth soccer club in Santa Rosa, California. SRU won two national titles underthe direction of Roberts, a feat the organization had never accomplishedbefore. He also served on the Santa Rosa board of directors, and the SonomaSoccer Complex board of directors, which was the driving force in raising$1.5 million to build a new soccer complex for Santa Rosa United. He continuesto coach in the youth arena in Columbus with the Classic Eagles Soccer Club.His U-17 boys' team won the State Championship in May of 2012.

Roberts has also coached at the highest level of soccer, serving a four-yearappointment (1997-2001) as an assistant coach and head scout for TheColumbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). During his tenure, The Crewwas twice East Coast Conference finalists. They were also a finalist at theU.S. Open Cup.

From 1994-1997 Roberts was a player/head coach in the United SoccerLeagues (USL) for Columbus USL Professional team posting a 27-15-2 record.He was named to the USL National All-Star team as a coach in 1996.

He has an extensive playing background as well. He played at the youthand senior levels with Witton Albion FC, Winnington Park FC and KnutsfordTown in the Cheshire League, England.

In 1989 he was awarded an athletic scholarship to Mercyhurst College, anNCAA D-II institution. There, he was a four-year starter, earning all-conferencehonors.

After his collegiate career, Roberts played and coached professionally inthe United Soccer Leagues with Columbus USL from 1994-1997.

Roberts holds the United States Soccer Federation National 'A' License (2002),The English Football Association Preliminary License (1987) and the NationalSoccer Coaches of America Premier Coaching License (2009). He graduatedfrom Mercyhurst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing in1994.

Coach Roberts currently resides in Columbus with his wife Kori, sons, Sebastian(5) and Zavier (3), and a daughter, Annalia Jane, who was born in Octoberof 2012.

The Coach Roberts’ File


GRADUATE ASSISTANT MIKE BAMBEREmail: [email protected] Bamber joined Head Coach Nick Roberts' coaching staff before the 2013 season.Bamber is a F.A. Level 2 qualified coach from Manchester, England. He has coached teamsfrom all over the United States and England. Bamber also played at a high level overseas,including a stop at Sheffield United.

While coaching the Blue Knights, Bamber is also working towards his Master's in BusinessAdministration at Urbana University.


2013 BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER TEAM AND ROSTER

# Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School (Previous School)1 Nathan Jones G 6-0 Fr. Flintshire, Wales/Alun School2 Ashton Winkler D 5-10 Jr. Sylvania, Ohio/St. Francis de Sales3 Joe Carter M 5-10 Jr. Johnstown, Ohio/Johnstown-Monroe4 Aaron Burt D 6-0 So. Mundford, England/Methwold5 Mwaliko Ahmed M 5-9 Jr. Columbus, Ohio/West6 Marc Penman D 5-10 Gr. Scaniport, Scotland/Culloden Acad. (Glasgow Caledonian)7 Lewis Dunne M 5-10 Fr. Ellesmere Port, England/Ellesmere Port Catholic8 Edward Willoughby D 5-9 Gr. Sidcup, England/Colfe's (Sussex University)9 Alpha Barry M/F 6-2 R-Fr. Columbus, Ohio/Beechcroft10 Tyler Wason F 6-0 Jr. Mississauga, Canada/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel11 Yves Nzwanga M/F 5-11 Sr. Columbus, Ohio/Beechcroft (Shawnee State)12 Matthew Stephens M 5-8 Jr. Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Jerome (Notre Dame College)14 Michael McFarlane D/M 6-2 So. Haddington, Scotland/Knox Academy15 Raymond Roberts M 5-8 So. Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller (Northern Kentucky University)16 Ben Fitzpatrick D 5-9 Fr. Hilliard, Ohio/Bradley18 Jamie Burridge M 5-11 Fr. Hertfordshire, England/Bishop's Stortford21 Cody Carpenter D 6-0 Fr. Springfield, Ohio/Greenon23 Justin Baptiste-Lyons M 6-0 R-Fr. Trotwood, Ohio/Trotwood-Madison (Sinclair C.C.)26 JoJo Stephen MF/F 5-6 R-Fr. Reynoldsburg, Ohio/Pickerington North28 Nick Daughetee G 6-0 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio/Anderson29 Matt Zaikos G 6-1 Jr. Markham, Canada/St. Brother Andre Cath. (Indiana Tech)

Head Coach: Nick Roberts (Mercyhurst, ‘94), 6th SeasonGraduate Assistant: Mike Bamber, 1st Season


Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - A First Team All-Conference selection atforward in the G-MAC...Also earned Second Team All-Ohiohonors...Named G-MAC Player of the Week after scoring the game-winning goals in both of UU's wins (3-1 win over Ohio Valley & 1-0conference win over Trevecca Nazarene)...Followed that with anothergame-winning goal in UU's next game, a 98th minute header in OTvs. #22 Davis & Elkins...Yves scored 6 goals, including 4 game-winners, in a 5-game span (UU went 4-0-1 over that span; only tiewas at #25 Slippery Rock when Yves failed to score)...Recorded hisfirst, second, and third goal as a Blue Knight on 9/11/12 vs. LakeErie College...3-goal game was his first collegiate hat trick... Started17 of 18 games this season for the Blue Knights, was second on theteam in goals with 7, and tied teammate Tyler Wason for first witha total of 5 game winning goals, which ties them in the record bookfor first.

College Notes: As a sophomore at Shawnee State University, hescored twice, including 1 game-winner, in 15 games for the 9-9-1

Bears...As a freshman in2010, Yves played in all18 games, taking 18shots, scoring twice andrecording an assist vs.Cincinnati Christian on11/1.

Prep Notes: Played atColumbus Beechcroft HS.

Personal: Son ofMazemba & Adrienne. . .Born December 18,1 9 9 1 . . . C o m p u t e rInformat ion Systemsmajor.

BLUE KNIGHT SENIORS

Blue Knight Notes - 2012 - Earned G-MAC Academic All-Conferencehonors...Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll... A First TeamAll-Conference selection at defender in the G-MAC...Teamcaptain...Named Most Improved by the team at the All-Sports AthleticBanquet...Started 14 games this seaon and appeared in 17 of the18total games...Ranked 5th on the team in assists with 1...Ranked 6thon the team in shots (13) and 6th in shots on goal (7)...Ed's assist wasin OT against Northwood University to teammate Tyler Wason inthe 99th minute to give Urbana the win. 2011 - Earned All-OhioIndependent Second Team honors...Named to Athletic Director's FallHonor Roll...Played in all 18 games starting in 17...Recorded 2 assistsvs. Slippery Rock on 10/8/11 and vs. Malone on 10/31/11...Recorded 2 goals on the season, first goal was in a 4-2 victoryvs. Findlay on 10/14/11 and his second goal vs. Ashland on 10/23/11...Ranked 3rd on the team in points (6) and assists (2)...Tiedfor 4th on the team in goals (2) and shots on goal (10)...Ranked 5thon the team in shots (18)...Also, ranked 4th on the team in shot ongoal percentage with .556.

College Notes: Playedat Sussex University forCoach Terry, finishingrunners-up in the SussexDistr ic t in 2009 and2010...Top goal scorerfor Sussex in both 2009and 2010.

Prep Notes: Played clubball for Crowborough FC.

Personal: Son of Ed andBernadette...Born June19, 1990. . .Workingtowards his MBA as agrad student at Urbana.

Edward Willoughby’s Career Stats

Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A

2011 18 17 2 2 6 18 .111 10 .556 0 0-0

2012 17 14 0 1 1 13 .000 7 .538 0 0-0

Total 35 31 2 3 7 31 .065 17 .548 0 0-0

Yves Nzwanga’s Career Stats


2010-SSU 18 12 0 1 1 18 .000 6 .333 0 0-0

2011-SSU 15 9 2 0 4 16 .125 4 .250 1 0-0

2012-UU 17 17 7 1 15 32 .219 14 .438 5 0-0

Total 50 38 9 2 20 66 .136 24 .364 6 0-0


BLUE KNIGHT RETURNING VETERANS

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Played in 7 games this season, whilemissing several games due to an injury...Managed just 2 shots, bothon goal, before going down with the injury.

2011 - Played in 12 games as a freshman midfielder for the BlueKnights...Recorded his first assist in the third game of the season vs.Ohio Valley in a 3-1 on 9/6/11...Came off the bench and scoredhis first goal, a game-winner, at #5 Mercyhurst to secure the 1-0UU victory on 9/16/11... Ended the season tied for 2nd on theteam in game winning goals.

Prep Notes: Named 3rd Team All-Central District in 2010 for CoachIvan Mast Jr. at Jonathan Alder HS. Played club ball for ClassicEagles FC.

Personal: Son of Arden and Marsha Burkholder...Born September9, 1992...Computer Science major.

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - G-MAC Second Team selection as asophomore midfielder...Named Sportsman of the Year by the teamat the All-Sports Athletic Banquet...Started 15 games this season,while making appearances in 17 of the 18 games the Blue Knightshad this fall...Mwaliko had 1 assist ths seaon and 5 shots...His assistcame on 9/11/12 against Lake Erie College in the 17th minute, tohelp the Blue Knights soar past the Storm with a 5-0 win. 2011 -Played in 16 games, starting in 11 of those contests...Guarded #5Mercyhurst's best player in the 1-0 upset on 9/16/11. 2010 - Namedto the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Redshirted his firstseason at Urbana.

Prep Notes: Played at Columbus West High School for Coach KeithHadley...Ahmed is an outstanding defender and a 2007 All-City 1st

team selection...He was also thedefensive MVP for his West HSin 2006 and 2007...An honorroll student, Ahmed has receivednumerous awards for h i sacademics as wel l as h isath let ics, including thePresident's Education AwardsProgram for OutstandingAcademic Achievement, theUnited States Marine CorpsDistinguished Athlete Award in2008, and West HS Student ofthe Month...Also had perfectattendance, ran track, crosscountry and wrestled in additionto playing soccer.

Personal: Son of Batu laMberwa and Mohamed Muse...Born January 1, 1989...MathEducation major.

Mwaliko Ahmed’s Career Stats


2011 16 11 0 0 0 6 .000 2 .333 0 0-0

2012 17 15 0 1 1 5 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

Total 33 26 0 1 1 11 .000 2 .182 0 0-0

Evan Burkholder’s Career Stats


2011 12 0 1 1 3 13 .077 4 .308 1 0-0

2012 7 0 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-0

Total 19 0 1 1 3 15 .067 6 .400 1 0-0



Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Joe started 17 of the 18 contests thisseason...He had 1 assist and 5 shots on the season...On 10/16/12at home against Ohio Dominican University was one of his topperformances, he had 3 shots, 2 on goal, and an assist to Carl Peers.

2011 - Played in 18 games, starting all 18 as a true freshman...1 of3 Blue Knights to start every game...Recorded two assists on theseason, first coming at home vs. Tiffin on 10/16/11 and the secondcoming at home vs. Salem International on 11/2/11...Took 12 shotsas a MF...Tied for 3rd on the team in assists (2).

Prep Notes: Named Player of the Year, 1st Team All-League, 1stTeam All-District and 2nd Team All-State at Johnstown Monroe HighSchool for Coach Josh Stranges. Played club ball for Team Ohio/Blast F.C.

Personal: Son of Craig and Donna Carter...Born November 22,1992...Sports Management major.

Tyler Wason's Career Stats


2011 18 18 11 6 28 64 .172 31 .484 4 1-1

2012 18 18 13 4 30 67 .194 40 .597 5 1-1

Total 36 36 24 10 58 131 .183 71 .542 9 2-2

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Named 2nd Team Daktronics All-Midwest Region & 2ndTeam All-Midwest Region by the NSCAA...Earned 1st Team All-Ohio honors for 2ndstraight season...Picked up Player of the Year honors from team at All-SportsBanquet...Strong candidate for 2012-13 Blue Knight of the Year...Scored both goals,including game-winner in OT, in UU's 2-1 G-MAC Championship win over Cedarville on11/3...Named G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year & First Team All-Conference atforward...Named G-MAC Player of the Week on 9/10 after recording 2 goals and anassist in a 3-0 shutout of Walsh...Also tallied an assist in a 2-1 OT loss at Findlay...Earned2nd G-MAC Player of the Week Award on 10/29 after guiding UU to a 2-1 week,falling only to #24 SVSU...With the G-MAC regular-season title on the line againstCedarville, Wason scored the game-winner on a PK in the 52nd minute to clinch title, anundefeated regular season conference record, and the #1 seed for Urbana headinginto the G-MAC Championship Tournament...Goal was his 4th GW of the season, tyinghis 2011 record, and it was also his 8th career game-winner, which is a UU school record(Added his 9th in the G-MAC Championship Game)...Also scored twice in first 12 minutesof a 3-1 win over in-region rival Ashland...Started all 18 games...Led team in goals for2nd straight season with 13...Put the most shots on goal with 40...2nd on the team in shots(67), and ranked 3rd on team in assists...Tyler and teammate Yves Nzwanga tied for themost GW goals with 5, which puts them in the number 1 spot in the record book. 2011- Named All-Ohio Independent First Team & All-ICAA First Team...Amongst D-II stateleaders for goals, assists and points all season long...Finished with a team-high 11 goals,6 assists and 28 points...Led Urbana in shots (64), shots on goal (31) and game-winninggoals (4)...His hat trick in a 4-2 win at home over regional rival Findlay helped Urbanato a 6-5-1 start...Along with defender Joe Carter and midfielder Joey Perkins, Wasonwas the only Blue Knight to start all 18 games this season...Twice won Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week honors (Week 1, 2 goals in home-opening win; Week 5, OT goldengoal vs. Charleston). 2010 - Redshirted his first year at Urbana University.

Prep Notes: Played high school soccer for Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mississauga,Ontario, Canada, scoring 20 goals in 2008 and 25 in 2009....Named MVP of the

school's volleyball team, earning OLMC's Athlete of the Yearin 2008...Played his club ball for the Oakville Bluestars in 2009,winning the U21 Ontario Provincial Championship...Bluestarsalso finished undefeated that season in the Ontario SoccerLeague...In 2007 and 2008, played for the Mississauga Falconson the club level, making the OYSL All-Star team in2007...Falcons were Ontario Cup Finalists that season.

Personal: Son of Peter & Nancy Wason...Born August 24,1990.

Joe Carter’s Career Stats


2011 18 18 0 2 2 12 .000 3 .250 0 0-0

2012 17 17 0 1 1 5 .000 3 .600 0 0-0

Total 35 35 0 3 3 17 .000 6 .353 0 0-0


Ashton Winkler’s Career Stats


2011 11 11 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0

2012 14 14 0 1 1 3 .000 3 1.000 0 0-0

Total 25 25 0 2 2 3 .000 3 1.000 0 0-0

Matt Zaikos’ Career Goalkeeping Stats

Year GP GS Min GA Avg Saves Pct W L T SHO

2011-IT 5 3 293:07 9 2.76 11 .550 1 2 0 0

2012 2 0 24:28 1 3.68 4 .800 0 0 0 0.5

Total 7 3 317:35 10 2.83 15 .600 1 2 0 0.5


Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - In his sophomore season, Ashton startedand played in 14 of 18 games for the Blue Knights...He had oneassist and 3 shots, all of them on goal...His assist came on 9/26/12against #22 ranked Davis and Elkins College in the 95th minute ofOT, to teammate Yves, whom put a header in the back of the net forthe win.

2011 - Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in andstarted 11 games for the Blue Knights before going down with aninjury...Ashton recorded his first career assist vs. Salem Internationalon 11/2/11 after returning from the injury that cost him 7 games ofthe season.

Prep Notes: 4-year varsity letterman for Coach Lee Aliakbar atToledo St. Francis de Sales HS...Named Honorable Mention as ajunior and 1st Team All-District as a senior...Served as a team captainas a junior and senior...Received the Joe Smith Award and theLeadership Award...Finished as high as District runner-up at de Sales.Played club ball for Pacesetter SC.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Renee Winkler...Born April 25...SportsManagement major.

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Appeared in 2 games for the Blue Knightsat goal..Earned a combined shutout with teammate DarraghMcGinley vs. Lake Erie College on 9/11...Tallied 4 saves in a littleover 18 minutes in the 5-0 win over the Storm.

College Notes: Played his freshman year at Indiana Tech Universityfor Coach David Bolchart before transferring to Urbana...Appearedin 5 games, making 3 starts in goal for the 10-5-3 NAIAWarriors...Finished 1-2 with 11 saves in 293 minutes in goal.

Prep Notes: 3-year captain at Brother Andre CHS for Coach JoeColangelo...Also has experience playing in the Canadian SoccerLeague with the York Region Shooters Reserves, where he hellpedlead the team to the finals...Starting keeper in the OSL withOlympiakos...Been to the Ontario Cup Finals 4 of 6 years...Was amember of the Ontario Provincial Team...Performed his technicaltraining with Everton and Wigan Youth Academy's in England...ClubCaptain for Wexford Soccer Club...Also received the Special TeamsAward - Football.

Personal: Son of Jim and Mary Zaikos...Born December 13,1993...Sports Management major.


BLUE KNIGHT RETURNERS & NEWCOMERS

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Named toAthletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Named the G-MAC Freshman of theYear and earned First Team All-Defense honors...Picked up All-Ohio

Second Team honors...Burt started all 18 gamesfor the Blue Knights...He had a total of 14 shots.Prep Notes: Represented the Norfolk School ofBoys for 3 consecutive years and played for clubteams Mundford Youth and Lynn Town U18’s...Alsoplayed for the Dereham Town Football Club inthe Eastern Counties Premier League. Personal:Son of Malcolm and Suzanne Burt, and he hastwo siblings, Murray and Morgan...BornSeptember 19, 1992...Exercise Science major.

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Namedto Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Started 4 games and appeared in12 more as a sub for the BlueKnights...The freshman mid-fielder

was 4th on the team in assists with 2...Fired 7total shots. Prep Notes: Early in his playing career,he had trials at Hibernian FC, eventually movingto Tynecastle FC where he played for 4 successfulseasons...His team participated in The Gothia Cup(World Youth Championships) in Sweden on 3occasions...Played for Leith Athletic FC where hestayed for 1 season before returning back to hishome team of Haddington Athletic FC...Playedfor Coach Hood at Knox Academy. Personal: BornNovember 23, 1993...Son of Gary and CarolineMcFarlane...Business major.

Blue Knight Notes: 2012 - Redshirted his 1st season.Prep Notes: Varsity letterwinner at Beechcroft HSfor Coach Matt Gloriosso...Offensive MVP, All-City1st Team 2010 & 2011, All-City 1st Team 2011 &2012, Defensive Player of the Year in 2011, andEarly Bird Spring Soccer Champion...Also playedfootball for the playoff-bound BHS team...NamedSpecial Teams Player Of The Year while receivinganother varsity letter...Played club soccer for SantosFC U16, Wasa Eagles U17-U19, NPSL ZanesvilleFC, FC Columbus and NCAA Columbus PremierLeague. Personal: Son of Mariame Barry & KadyaDiallo...Born October 21, 1992...Accounting major.

College Notes: Played for Coach Mac Macbrideat NDC before transferring to UU. Prep Notes:Played for a Dublin Jerome squad that made astate semi-finalist appearance in ‘09...Named FirstTeam All-OCC as a senior, scoring 9 goals andadding 4 assists for Coach Nathan Maust...EarnedHonorable Mention All-OCC as a junior in 2010,scoring 4 goals and adding 8 assists. Personal:Son of Doug and Patti Stephens...Born 3/20/93...Sports Management major.

College Notes: Attended Sinclair CommunityCollege before transferring to UU. Prep Notes:3-year warsity tetterman at Trotwood-MadisonHigh School for Coach Justin Adams...Team co-captain his senior year. Personal: Son of ThomasLyons and Sandra Baptiste...Born December 26,1990...Biology major.

Prep Notes: Played at Greenon HS for CoachJeff Nickles...Earned 3 First Team All-CentralBuckeye Conference awards (including a Playerof the Year Award), 1 First Team and 1 SecondTeam All-Miami Valley award, and a Second TeamAll-state award...An honor roll student. Personal:Son of Jim and Lori Carpenter...Born December20, 1994...Criminal Justice major.

Prep Notes: Played for Bishop's Stortford FC andCoach Martin Swainson...Named Player's Playerof the Year 2011-2012...Broxbourne BoroughV&E Youth FC...Hertfordshire County Cup RunnersUp 2012...Hertfordshire County Cup Winners2011...Manager's Player of the Year 2009-2010...Played for St Mary's Soccer Team, DistrictWinners 2008, 2010...Named Year 7 & Year 8Athlete of the Year...Played for Maiden Youth FC,earning Manager's Player of the Year 2006-2007, 2008-2009...Hasting Tour Winners 2008,2009...Great Yarmouth Tour Winners2007...Camber Sands Tour Runners Up2006...Player's Player of the Year 2005-2006.Personal: Son of Andrew & RachaelBurridge...Born 1/8/95...Business major.

Michael McFarlane’s Career Stats


2012 16 4 0 2 2 7 .000 3 .429 0 0-0

Aaron Burt’s Career Stats


2012 18 18 0 0 0 14 .000 3 .214 0 0-0

College Notes: Played a season at NorthernKentucky University for Coach JohnBasalyga...Appeared in 1 game for the Norse.Prep Notes: Named 2nd Team All-GCL as a juniorand senior for Coach Randall Hurley at CincinnatiMoeller High School. Personal: Son of Kennethand Eletta Roberts...Born July 20, 1994...Biologymajor at UU.


BLUE KNIGHT NEWCOMERS

College Notes: Received his undergraduatedegree at Glasgow Caledonian University beforecoming to UU for his MBA. Prep Notes: AttendedCulloden Academy and played for Coach DerekDewar...Received an advanced degree indrumming (music). Personal: Son of David andGillian Penman...Born 11/7/91...Workingtowards his MBA as a graduate student at UU.

Personal: Son of John and Comfut Stephen...BornJuly 7, 1996...Business major at UU.

Prep Notes: 4-year starter at Hilliard Bradley...Named Rookie of the Year, All-District HonorableMention, All-District 2nd Team, First Team All-OCCand nominated as Player of the Conference...Clubteam won 5 State Cups, placed 3rd in Regionals...Selected as Regional Pool for ODP...Played inthe National League as well. Personal: BornDecember 15, 1994...Undecided on his major.

Prep Notes: Named Soccer Player of the Year2009/2010...Played for Cheshire County runners-up in 2009 & Ellesmere Port County SchoolChampions ‘06,’08,’09,’10...Cheshire CountySchool Boys team captain 2009/2010....Spent10 years at Tranmere Rovers FC playing up toyouth & reserve team level. Personal: Son of Terry& Karen Dunne...Born November 5,1994...Business Management major.

Prep Notes: Won Most Outstanding Sportsmansof the Year in his final year (not just for soccerbut a variety of sports)...Also representedFlintshire County Schoolboys team for 5 years,winning the Welsh Schoolboys cup on 2 occasions.Personal: Son of Wayne and Nicola...BornNovember 16, 1994...Sports Management major.

Prep Notes: 3-year varsity player for CoachAndy Deimling at Anderson High School...Servedas a JV co-captain one year as well. Personal:Son of Mark and Dorothy Daughetee...Born 1/25/1995...Criminal Justice major at UU.


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Urbana University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 03, 2012)Overall: 10-7-1 Conf: 4-0-0 Home: 5-5-0 Away: 5-2-1 Neut: 0-0-0

|------------SHOTS------------| ## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Wason, Tyler 18-18 13 4 30 67 .194 40 .597 5 1-111 Nzwanga, Yves 17-17 7 1 15 32 .219 14 .438 5 0-020 Peers, Carl 18-18 4 5 13 68 .059 29 .426 0 0-09 Whittle, Mark 18-14 1 8 10 35 .029 20 .571 0 0-014 Brand, Jared 16-12 2 0 4 26 .077 13 .500 0 0-07 Thouvenot, Joey 17-17 1 0 2 7 .143 3 .429 0 0-024 McFarlane, Michael 16-4 0 2 2 7 .000 3 .429 0 0-08 Willoughby, Edward 17-14 0 1 1 13 .000 7 .538 0 0-05 Ahmed, Mwaliko 17-15 0 1 1 5 .000 0 .000 0 0-03 Carter, Joe 17-17 0 1 1 5 .000 3 .600 0 0-02 Winkler, Ashton 14-14 0 1 1 3 .000 3 1.000 0 0-04 Burt, Aaron 18-18 0 0 0 14 .000 3 .214 0 0-017 Bokeno, A.J. 8-0 0 0 0 6 .000 3 .500 0 0-06 Burkholder, Evan 7-0 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-029 Zaikos, Matt 2-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-022 Bechtol, Josh 2-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-012 Benson, Connor 6-2 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-01 McGinley, Darragh 18-18 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Total............... 18 28 24 80 290 .097 143 .493 10 1-1 Opponents........... 18 22 19 63 278 .079 147 .529 6 0-3

|---GOAL AVERAGE---| |--SAVES--| |----RECORD----|## Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 McGinley, Darragh 18-18 1653:34 21 1.14 118 .849 10 7 1 5.529 Zaikos, Matt 2-0 24:28 1 3.68 4 .800 0 0 0 0.5 Total............... 18 1678:02 22 1.18 125 .850 10 7 1 6 Opponents........... 18 1678:02 28 1.50 115 .804 7 10 1 5

Team saves: 3

2012 Urbana University Overall Team StatisticsOverall: 10-7-1 Home: 5-5-0 Away: 5-2-1TEAM STATISTICS UU OPP ——————————————————————SHOT STATISTICS........ Goals-Shot attempts.. 28-290 22-278 Goals scored average 1.50 1.18 Shot pct............. .097 .079 Shots on goal-Attempts 143-290 147-278 SOG pct.............. .493 .529 Shots/Game........... 16.1 15.4 Assists.............. 24 19CORNER KICKS........... 85 95PENALTY KICKS.......... 1-1 0-3PENALTIES.............. Yellow cards......... 29 24 Red cards............ 0 0ATTENDANCE............. Total................ 2857 1258 Dates/Avg Per Date... 10/286 8/157

Blue Knight Men’s Soccer Year-by-Year Results2012: 10-7-1 (4-0-0, G-MAC Champs)2011: 7-10-12010: 6-10-22009: 6-10-12008: 6-10-12007: 4-11-2 (1-5-0, AMC)2006: 11-7-0 (3-5-0, AMC)2005: 6-10-1 (2-5-1, AMC)2004: 9-8-3 (4-3-1, AMC)2003: 9-9-2 (3-4-1, AMC)2002: 14-6-0 (2-4-0, AMC)2001: 8-12-0 (6-10-0, AMC)2000: 6-14-0 (2-9-0, AMC)1999: 5-13-0 (2-9-0, AMC)Overall Program Record: 107-137-14Overall Win Percentage: .442Overall Conference Record: 29-54-3Overall Conference Win Pct:.355


UU MEN’S SOCCER RECORD BOOKS & 2012 AWARD WINNERSBLUE KNIGHT MEN'S SOCCER RECORD BOOK (1999-2012)

TEAM RECORDS

Most Wins - Season 14 2002 14-6-0

Best Win % - Season .700 2002 14-6-0

Best Conference Record 4-0-0 2012 G-MAC; 10-7-1 Overall

Most Goals - Season 61 2001 20 games

Few. Goals All. – Seas. 22 2012 18 games

Lowest GAA - Season 1.18 2012 22 goals/18 games

Most Assists - Season 77 2001 20 games

Most Shutouts - Season 9 2002 20 games

Most Shots - Season 328 2001 20 games

Most Consecutive Wins 8 2002 & 2006

Most Goals - Game 15 2006 vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

Most Assists - Game 17 2001 on 14 goals

Most Points - Game 45 2006 vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

Most Shots - Game 65 2006 vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

Most SOG’s - Game 39 2006 vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Most Goals - Career* 45 Josh Baskin 2003-2006

Most Goals - Season* 17 Bastian Zenk 2001

17 Josh Baskin 2003

17 Stuart Brown 2010

Most Goals - Game 4 Matt Spirk vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

4 Stuart Brown vs. SSU, 10/16/10

Most Recent Hat Tricks 3 Yves Nzwanga vs. Lake Erie, 9/11/12

3 Tyler Wason vs. Findlay 10/14/11

3 Stuart Brown vs. #12 Gannon, 10/19/10

3 Will Daniels 2008

Most Assists - Career* 35 Pat Thompson 2001-2004

Most Assists - Season 14 Dan Melendrez 2001

Most Assists - Game 3 Chris Toth vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

3 Josh Baskin vs. Trinity, 9/8/06

Most Points - Career 123 Josh Baskin 2003-2006

Most Points - Season 40 Josh Baskin 2003

40 Dan Melendrez 2002

Most Points - Game 8 Bastian Zenk 2001

8 Matt Spirk vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

8 Josh Baskin vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

8 Stuart Brown vs. SSU, 10/16/10

Most GW Goals -Career 9 Tyler Wason 2011-current

Most GW Goals -Season 5 Yves Nzwanga 2012

5 Tyler Wason 2012

Most Shots - Game 12 Josh Baskin vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

12 Jon Snyder vs. Point Park, 8/26/07

Most Shots on Goal - Game 8 Josh Baskin vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06

8 Stuart Brown vs. Mt. St. Joe's 10/6/10

Most Games Played-Career 79 Chad Wells 2001-2004

Most Games Started-Career 78 Chad Wells 2001-2004

GOALKEEPERS' RECORDS

Most Saves - Career 325 Aaron Vorst 2001-2004

Most Saves - Season 118 Darragh McGinley 2012

Most Saves - Game 17 Ryan Michaels vs. Goshen 9/13/07

Most Saves - Shutout 17 Ryan Michaels Goshen 9/13/07 (0-0, 2OT)

Lowest GAA - Career 1.30 William Harvey 2010

1.42 Darragh McGinley 2011-12

Lowest GAA - Season 0.72 Kyle Wunderlich 2002

High. Save Pct. -Season .849 Darragh McGinley 2012

Most Shutouts - Career 9 Aaron Vorst 2001-2004

6.5 Darragh McGinley 2011-12

Most Shutouts - Season 5.5 Darragh McGinley 2012

Most GK Minutes - Career 4,404 Aaron Vorst 2001-2004

Most GP at GK - Career 59 Aaron Vorst 2001-2004

Most GK Starts - Career 47 Aaron Vorst 2001-2004

* Lee Shreiner scored 16 goals in 1975 at a time when Urbana University had Men’s soccer in the late ’60s and ‘70s, but the university dropped soccer in the late ‘70s. He also had 53 career goals scored and 33 career assists during his 4 year varsity career from 1972-1975. He is a member of Urbana University’s Hall of Fame

2012 MEN'S SOCCER AWARD WINNERS

NCAA Division II All-Midwest Region

Tyler Wason, Second Team

NSCAA Division II All-Midwest Region

Tyler Wason, Second Team

NCAA Division II All-Ohio Team

Tyler Wason, First Team

Aaron Burt, Second Team Yves Nzwanga, Second Team

G-MAC All-Conference

Tyler Wason G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year

Nick Roberts G-MAC Coach of the Year

Aaron Burt G-MAC Freshman of the Year

Tyler Wason First Team – Forward

Yves Nzwanga First Team – Forward

Carl Peers First Team – Midfielder

Aaron Burt First Team – Defender

Ed Willoughby First Team – Defender

Darragh McGinley First Team – Goalkeeper

Mwaliko Ahmed Second Team – Midfielder

G-MAC Conference Players of the Week

Tyler Wason 9/10/12

Yves Nzwanga 9/24/12

Tyler Wason 10/29/12

BLUE KNIGHT TEAM AWARDS

2012

Golden Boot (Most Goals): Tyler Wason (13)

Silver Shoe (Most Assists): Mark Whittle (8)

MVP: Tyler Wason

Most Improved Player: Ed Willoughby

Sportsman of the Year: Mwaliko Ahmed



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Urbana University is connected to the duPont familyfamous for the well-known chemical company thatsponsors Jeff Gordon’s NASCAR race team?

It’s true! T. Coleman duPont graduated from UrbanaUniversity Prep School Division in 1879 and went on tobecome President of the Dupont Chemical Company!

Birdie Kim, the 2005 U.S. Open Women’s GolfChampion owes part of her success to one of ouralumni?

Absolutely. Miles Nixon, an Urbana grad, was Birdie’scaddy!

An Urbana University graduate has been in theboxing ring with the likes of Evander Holyfield,Oscar de La Hoya, and George Foreman?

Believe it! Brian Garry has officiated over 1400 professionalboxing matches including 50 world titles!

David Letterman had an Urbana alumnae as a guestMULTIPLE TIMES on his show?

You can bet on it! Gretchen Worden, best known forrevitalizing the famed Mutter Museum, appeared withDave many times.

One of our former basketball stars playsprofessionally for the Harlem Wizards?

Yes, it’s true. Eric Jones is a key member of theWizards and their famous basketball entertainmentshow.

Urbana University students really can reach for thestars!

Seriously. One of our former students, Tom Hennon, hasbeen a crew member on the space shuttle Atlantis, andflown three space missions!

The University of Kansas Women’s Resource Centeris named after an Urbana alumnae?

Dr. Emily Taylor was the original founder of a women’shigher education development program from whichOVER 100 women have gone to become college oruniversity presidents or chancellors!

An Urbana alumnae was President of the WestVirginia Institute of Technology and led them tobecome one of the best rated comprehensiveuniversities in the country?

Dr. Karen LaRoe recently retired and is now on theUrbana University Board of Trustees.

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DID YOU KNOW?.........

As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana University’sstrength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculumsupported by strong student services. Urbana Universityprepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service tosociety through excellent classroom instruction, real worldexperiences, community partnerships, and technology. It is themission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in asmall college environment emphasizing student learning throughindividual attention, excellence in instruction, career-orientedprograms, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values.

Campus facilities include a blend of modern and traditional architecture, creating apeaceful and safe setting for learning and interacting with faculty and students. Seton 128 acres, the campus consists of academic and administrative buildings includingthe modern Lewis and Jean Moore Center for Mathematics and Science, themultipurpose Warren G. Grimes Center, a recently renovated Commons area, a brandnew Student Center, a women’s residence hall completed in the fall of 2000, a newmen’s residence hall completed in the summer of 2004, and an honors residence hallcompleted in 2007. State-of-the-art residence halls offer both traditional rooms andsuite-style accommodations.

Students can participate in the many cultural,educational, recreational and social events heldon campus. Movies and professional actssupplement social activities such as dances, skitrips, clubs, Homecoming activities, specialentertainment and others. A variety of studentorganizations provide students numerousopportunities for campus involvement and

leadership development. Vocal music and dramatic activities are offered for allinterested students and members of the Urbana community. The Performing ArtsDepartment at Urbana seeks to develop the artistic talents of the student body.

Urbana University’s Honors Program can provide the knowledgeand skills needed to gain acceptance to a graduate or professionalschool and/or leadership role at home or abroad. It can alsoprepare you to assume lifelong service to the community, whetherlocal, state, national, or international.

ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY

Blue Knight Stadium is home to the UrbanaUniversity men’s soccer team. The state-of-the-art stadium was built on the southend of campus in 2006. The Blue Knightsplay and practice on the stadium’s all-weather field turf. The field has seating

capacity for over 3,000. Men’s and women’s soccer games are often popular eventson campus on autumn afternoons. Admission is free, so come out and support theBlue Knights as often as you can!


Urbana University administers aid from a number of federal and state programs, includingPell Grants, Ohio Instructional Grants, SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, Student Stafford Loans,and Parent Plus Loans. For more information on financial aid check our website at http://www.urbana.edu/finaid.htm or call the Urbana University office of financial aid at 937-484-1355 or 1-800-7 URBANA ext. 1355.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year of high school, though there is nostated deadline. While admissions are flexible based on high school achievements and grades,applicants are usually accepted based on having a cumulative high school grade point average(GPA) of at least 2.0 and an ACT score no less than an “18” (or SAT score of 860).

Urbana University is a member of NCAA Division II. The Blue Knight athletic teams com-pete against NCAA D-I, D-II, D-III and NAIA programs from across the country in 15 inter-collegiate sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’sbasketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country,and men’s and women’s swimming. Women’s lacrosse became the 15th intercollegiate teamduring the 2010-11 school year, and men’s and women’s bowling club teams were added in2009. A variety of activities are also offered for student enrichment including: theater, con-certs, pep and marching bands, choir, movies, parties, guest speakers, comedians, flag foot-ball, intramural basketball, skiing, student newspaper, sand volleyball, indoor pool, studentgovernment and nearby outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.).

URBANA UNIVERSITY ACADEMICDEGREE PROGRAMS

The 27,000-square-feet Student Center is one ofUrbana University’s newest on-campus facilities.Features include the Bundy Wellness Center, lounge,conference and meeting rooms, snack bar, and abookstore. Wireless computer service is availablethroughout the facility.

In 2003, a major renovation project wascompleted at Barclay Hall and adjacentBailey Hall. The two buildings, whichhouse classrooms, are now connectedby an atrium and a secondary walkway.

Urbana University is dedicated to providing superb residencehall facilities to its students. McConnell Hall (above) wascompleted in the summer of 2007, and Sycamore ResidenceHall (left) was completed in 2004.

ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY

The Warren G. Grimes Center (left) has been a mainstayon Urbana University’s campus for decades. Locatedon the south end of campus, the Grimes Center housesthe gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts, anew state-of-the-art free weight room, along with all ofthe athletic staff offices and additional classrooms. Asand volleyball court is located behind the Grimes Center.The facility is a hub for almost all student-athlete activityon campus. Student-athletes can be found in Grimeslifting weights, shooting hoops, working out or talkingwith coaches at all hours of the day.

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Documents

2013 Urbana University Men's Soccer Media Guide