2016-17 Men's Soccer
Roster
Austin Place
- Height:
- 6-null
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Edmond, OK
- High School:
- Edmond Santa Fe
Junior (2015): Proved to be one of the steadiest UB defenders during his junior campaign as he appeared in all 19 matches while earning 14 starts... was a major piece of a defense that allowed just 1.05 goals/game while notching four cleansheets... finished the season with four shots including two on goal... recorded a season-high two shots in the MAC Championship game against Akron (11/15)... started the final 13 games of the season for the Bulls.
Sophomore (2014): Was a solid contributor to the Bulls defense all season long as he appeared in all 17 matches while making 16 starts as a sophomore... finished the season with 12 shots and his first career goal... scored his first career goal in the Bulls 2-2 tie against Western Michigan (10/10)... started the final nine matches of the season including all five conference matches.
Freshman (2013): Stepped in as an immediate contributor to the back line of the defense, playing 16 games with 15 starts... took nine shots, putting two on goal, as a main attacker on set plays... assisted on Nicolai Berry''s goal in the team''s 1-1 tie against Vermont (9/1).
High School: Captained the Edmond Santa Fe Wolves for two seasons... All-District, All-City, and All-Conference teams member... 2nd team All-City... Newcomer of the Year as a freshman... also ran cross country... played club soccer for Oklahoma FC... while with the club team he helped them to a pair of state championships, three Tulsa Friendship Cup championships, and qualified for the Region III tournament twice.
Personal: Born November 8, 1994... son of Randy and Sandy... has one brother, Collin... majoring in dentistry... enjoys skiing and wakeboarding... favorite athlete is Kevin Durant... was also recruited by Western Michigan, Central Arkansas, Missouri State, and Ottawa University... his father Randy played NAIA soccer... volunteered for TopSoccer, which teaches disabled kids how to play soccer... dream vacation destination is Istanbul, Turkey, where they have an underwater hotel... lists club coach Jake Kurey as his greatest athletic influence.
