| Drew O'Donnell |
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 | Class: Senior
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 | Hometown: Newton Square, Pa.
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 | High School: Haverford
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 | Height / Weight: 5-9 / 155
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 | Position: Midfielder/Forward
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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