8 Alex Grigalunas
8 - Alex Grigalunas
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Snellville, GA
High School: South Gwinnett
Position: D
Major: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
Parents: Steve & Sue Grigalunas

Senior (2006):

Grigalunas served as the Eagles' captain during his senior season, starting all 17 of Emory's games.  Grigalunas scored two goals for Emory, both of which were game winners.  The defender scored the opening goal of the season for Emory, netting the first goal against Wisconsin-Lutheran.  Grigalunas struck again against the University of the South (Tenn.), scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-0 win.  The senior was a key member of the Eagles' backfield as well, which compiled a 0.93 goals against average and seven shutouts during the year.  For his contributions on the field and his success in the classroom, Grigalunas was named to the Academic All-District First Team.  He finishes his Emory career with 12 goals and 10 assists for 34 points over 72 games played. 

Junior (2005):

Grigalunas scored eight goals and added one assist for the Eagles during his junior-year campaign.  His 17 total points were good for fifth on the team.  Grigalunas scored two goals on four different occasions last season. On September 7th, Grigalunas scored the game winning goal against Huntingdon College (AL).  He appeared in 17 games for the Eagles, taking 24 shots, 11 of which were on goal.    

Sophomore (2004):

Alex Grigalunas started all 18 games for Emory this season and is the only Eagle to start every game over the past two years. The sophomore defender had one goal and a career-best seven assists for the season. Grigalunas led the UAA in assists in conference games with five en route to earning honorable mention for the all-conference team. On Oct. 15, Grigalunas assisted on all three of the team's goals, becoming only the second player in school history to accomplish the feat.

Freshman (2003):

The freshman back started all 20 games for Emory, a squad ranked as high as No. 2 nationally during the season. His presence in the backfield helped Emory secure a school record 0.69 goals against average. Grigalunas scored his first collegiate goal, a game-winner against Piedmont (Ga.), in the team's opening-day game on Aug. 30. He also had two assists on the season to total four points.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2003 20 20 1 2 4
2004 18 18 1 7 9
2005 17 9 8 1 17
2006 17 17 2 0 4
Totals 72 64 12 10 34

Quote:

"Everyone on the team has a high commitment level not only to the game, but to school, and, most importantly, to each other. This commitment provides a fabulous atmosphere to play and learn."