2012-13 Men's Soccer
Roster
Richard Craven
- Height:
- 6-null
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Nottingham, England
- High School:
- The Becket School
Junior (2012): Became the team’s unquestioned leader in his third season, setting new career highs in every major offensive statistic... started in all 17 games, moving back and forth from the midfield to the attack... leads all returning players with four goals, two assists, and 36 shots on the season... opened the season strong, scoring the tying goal on the road against rival Canisius (8/24)... then scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win over St. Bonaventure (8/28)... scored a goal and assisted on another in a 3-2 road loss at NJIT (9/14)... knocked in the game-winning goal to beat Florida Atlantic (10/19)... assisted on a late second half goal to secure the upset win over Western Michigan (10/26).
Sophomore (2011): Emerged as an aggressive offensive midfielder for the Bulls, playing in all 18 games while making 17 starts... took 18 shots (nine on goal)... finished fifth on the team in points, with seven (three goals, one assist)... played a rebound off the keeper in for his first collegiate goal in a win over St. Bonaventure (8/26)... scored the game-winning goal in overtime to beat rival Niagara (9/23)... scored the opening goal in the team’s game against defending national champion Akron, ranked fourth in the nation at the time (10/21).
Freshman (2010): Played in all 18 matches, primarily off the bench... Made his lone start on UB’s 1-1 tie against Duquesne on October 3... Had a season-best two shots against Robert Morris on September 12.
High School: Graduated from The Becket School in Nottingham, England... Played for Mansfield Town FC for two seasons for coach Mike Whitlow.
Personal: Born October 10, 1991... Son of John and Karen Craven... Has one brother, Sam, who played for the UB men’s soccer team in 2010... Enjoys Indian food... Lists British comedies Gavin & Stacey and The Inbetweeners as his favorite TV shows... Favorite movies are Troy and Stomp the Yard... Names English soccer star George Best as the most impressive person he’s met... Major is undecided.
