2009: Appeared in 17 matches, notching 16 starts in those matches ... tied for lead on team in assists (4) ... scored only goal of the season Emory and Henry in a 10-0 season-opening win.

2008: One of just four players to start every game ... had two assists from his defensive position ... helped the ASU defense lead the SoCon in goals against average, holding opponents to a 1.17 gaa.

2007: Appeared in 13 games making one start ... scored one goal on the year ... had three shots with all three shots on goal.

Forestview High School: An all-region and all-conference player at Forestview High School where he helped lead the Jaguars to Big South Conference championships in 2003 and 2005.

Club Team: Member of the 1989 Charlotte Soccer Club Blue, which was the2006 Premier League, and 2004 Disney Showcase and Super Y National Champions ... from 2003 to 2005 his club won eight regional events.

Personal: Son of Michael and Donna Sassano.