Nick Jones
Nick Jones
Height: 6-2
Weight: 160
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Louisville, KY
High School: Saint Xavier
Position: M
Major: Business
Parents: Larry & Vanessa Jones

Sophomore (2010):

Jones finished his sophomore campaign with three goals, after starting 15 games and playing in 18 total during the season.  He scored the Eagles' only goal during their 2-1 NCAA Tournament second-round loss to Lynchburg College on November 14th, giving the team a 1-0 lead at the time.  Jones also scored goals during Emory's 4-0 victory against Randolph College on September 10th, and the team's 4-0 win over then-seventh-ranked Rochester on October 29th.  The midfielder finished the year with 10 shots, five of which were on goal.  Jones was named the University Athletic Association's Offensive Player of the Week on November 15th.

Freshman (2009):

Jones played in six games for Emory during his freshman season, making one start, before his year was cut short due to injury.  He scored one goal during the campaign, coming during Emory's 6-1 win over the University of the Ozarks on September 5th.  Jones was part of Emory's opening day starting lineup against Southern Wesleyan on September 2nd.  Of his five shots during the season, three were on goal.

Career Statistics:

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
200961102
20101815306
Totals2416408

For complete career statistics, click here.

Prior to Emory: 

Played on the Saint Xavier High School soccer team for four seasons, one on the junior varsity squad and three on the varsity team... Served as the team's co-captain during his senior year... Scored 14 goals and eight assists during his high school career... Named a 2008 all-state honorable mention, an all-district team member from 2006-08, and an all-region team member in 2007 and 2008... Coached by Andy Schulten in high school... Also played for the Javanon soccer club, where he was coached by Graham Merryweather... Helped his team win six Kentucky state championships, and reach the National finals in addition to a region II championship in 2009... Also played varsity basketball during his senior year of high school.

Personal:

Born August 1, 1990.

Quote:

"I chose Emory because of its excellent academic reputation, and the opportunity to play collegiate soccer."