4 Jacob Roche
4 - Jacob Roche
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
High School: St. Xavier
Position: D
Major: Business Administration
Parents: Jeff & Paula Roche

Senior (2008):

Roche earned the first postseason honor of his career in 2008, as the senior was named to the All-University Athletic Association First Team.  He played in 19 games, starting 18, for the Emory defense, which finished the season ranked 11th in Division III with a 0.58 shutout percentage and 27th with a 0.72 team goals-against average.  Roche and the Eagles' backline helped the team outscore opponents 57-14 and outshoot opposing teams 345-140 during the season.  He scored one goal during the season, coming on a penalty kick during the Eagle's 3-0 win over Covenant College on September 12th.  Roche was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team for his performances both on the field and in the classroom in 2008.

Junior (2007):

Roche started 18 games for the Emory defense during his junior campaign with the squad.  His defensive contributions helped the Eagles to a 0.67 team goals against average and nine shutouts during the season.  Roche helped Emory outscore its opponents 58-13, and hold a 146-57 advantage in shots on goal in 2007.   

Sophomore (2006):

Roche played in 11 games for Emory University, coming off the bench in each one.  The sophomore was a contributing part of five of the Eagles' shutouts during the season.  He took two shots during the year, both of which were on goal.

Freshman (2005):

Roche appeared in five games as a defender for the Eagles during his freshman campaign.

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2005 5 0 0 0 0
2006 11 0 0 0 0
2007 18 18 0 0 0
2008 19 18 1 0 2
Totals 53 36 1 0 2

 

 

 

 

 

Honors:

2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team
All-UAA First Team

 

 

 

 

 

Personal:

Born April 5, 1987