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  Drew O'Donnell
Drew O'Donnell
Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Newton Square, Pa.

High School:
Haverford

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 155

Position:
Midfielder/Forward

Versatile performer who started at both right back and flank midfielder in 1998 ... one of two seniors on this year's team ... will be expected to provide leadership at his position and to the team as a whole, having played nearly 2600 minutes over the course of his career ... has very good possession skills.

In 1998: Played in 18 games, starting 16 ... totaled 1484 minutes ... scored his only goal of the season in 5-1 win over Buffalo ... tallied four assists on the season ... assisted Steve Totten on Virginia's lone goal at 53:13 in 1-1 overtime tie against Cal State Fullerton in the second round of the Fila Classic ... assisted on Virginia's final goal in a 4-1 triumph over Maryland ... played the ball to Steve Totten in the left side of the penalty box, before Totten passed to Albright for the score ... in UVa's next game against Virginia Tech, he assisted Albright on his third goal of the day in a 3-0 Cavalier victory ... also credited with an assist on Sheldon Barnes' goal in a 3-0 victory over Rider in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... earned his third letter.

In 1997: Played in 19 games, starting four times and totaling 683 minutes ... had seven points on two goals and three assists ... scored a goal against Georgetown in the NCAA second round ... had a pair of assists in the victory over Liberty ... hit the game-winning goal against VCU for the first goal of his collegiate career ... assisted on Brian West's goal against Central Connecticut ... lettered for the second time.

In 1996: Played in 11 games, totaling 421 minutes ... saw action on defense, in addition to midfield ... recorded his first career point against Richmond, assisting on Brian West's goal ... lettered.

High School: Chosen by Soccer America as a Super Recruit in 1996 ... ranked as one of USA Today's top 25 recruits ... four-year soccer letter winner at The Haverford School ... earned All-State honors and named Inter-AC MVP as a senior in 1995 ... twice named All-Southeastern Pennsylvania and All-Delaware County ... three times All-Inter-AC and All-Main Line ... team captain and MVP in 1994 and 1995 ... led team in goals and assists both years ... received 1995 Captain's Cup ... club team won USYSA Region I championship and finished as national runner-up in 1994 ... club team also won four consecutive state cup titles, >from 1993-96 ... chosen co-MVP of 1994 USYSA national championship match and twice selected to Region I Team ... club team captain ... also lettered four years in lacrosse at The Haverford School ... named All-State, All-Main Line and All-Inter-AC ... team captain.

Personal: Born February 1, 1978, in Hinsdale, Ill. ... son of William and Dorothy O'Donnell.

O'Donnell by the Numbers

Year   GP/GS   Min   Sh   G   A   GWG/GWA   Pts
1996   11/0    421   4    0   1   0/0       1
1997   19/4    683   6    2   3   1/0       7
1998   18/16   1484  13   1   4   0/0       6
Total  48/20   2588  23   3   8   1/0       14
 

 

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