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Duquesne University Athletics

2015 Men's Soccer Roster

15 Matt Essig

  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 165
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Toledo, Ohio
  • High School St. John Jesuit

Biography

As a Junior (2014)
Played in 16 of 18 matches with 15 starts ... finished the season with eight shots including a shot on goal at Portland ... was granted a medical redshirt in the spring of 2015.

As a Junior (2013)
Played in all 18 matches with 17 starts ... registered an assist in the regular season-ending 3-0 win over VCU ... was credited with four shot attempts on the season.

As a Sophomore (2012)
Played in 14 contests ... scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over Buffalo ... had three shot attempts for the year.

As a Freshman (2011)
Made collegiate debut at Robert Morris ... also played in a win versus Buffalo.

Before Duquesne
Was a three year starter at St. John Jesuit which was ranked #19 in the country during 2010 ... led a defense which allowed just 14 goals in 23 games and posted 17 shutouts ... team went 21-2 in winning the regional championship and advancing to the state semifinal in 2010 ... was a starter for Pacesetter Premier ... helped the 2010 Pacesetter Premier team to a state championship and regional final.

Personal
Member of the Director of Athletics Honor Roll ... finance major.


 

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Historical Player Information

  • 26

    2011Freshman

    Midfielder
    5'11" 165 lbs
    26
  • 15

    2012Sophomore

    Midfielder
    5'11" 165 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2013Junior

    Defender/Midfielder
    5'11" 165 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2014Senior

    D/M
    5'10" 165 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2015Redshirt Senior

    D/M
    5'11" 165 lbs
    15

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