17 Nathan McKeever
17 - Nathan McKeever
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170
Year: So.
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
High School: Brookwood
Position: D
Major: Engineering
Parents: Bob & Karen McKeever

Senior (2010):

For the second-consecutive season, McKeever earned a spot on the all-University Athletic Association (UAA) second team for his defensive efforts during the campaign.  He was the captain of the Emory defense, which finished fourth among all NCAA Division III teams with a school-record 0.41 goals-against average.  As a unit, the Emory backfield set a school records with nine-consecutive shutouts from from September 5th - October 9th and 13 shutouts overall, while limiting opponents to 5.1 shots on goal per game.  He played in 18 of Emory's 19 game during the campaign, starting each game he played in.  McKeever was also named to the Sonny Carter Invitational all-Tournament Team.  He earned UAA Defensive Player of the Week honors on September 20th.

Junior (2009):

During his first season as an Eagle, McKeever started all 17 games he played in for the Emory defense.  McKeever earned all-UAA second team honors for his play on the Emory backline.  He helped lead an Emory defense which recorded a 0.92 goals against average, the 75th-lowest mark among the 377 Division III teams, and to 80 shots on goal during his 17 games.  Earlier in the season, McKeever was named to the Sonny Carter Invitational All-Tournament team, for his play during the two games.   

Career Statistics: 

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
20091717000
20101818000
Totals3535000

For complete career statistics, click here.

Honors:

2009All-UAASecond Team
Sonny Carter InvitationalAll-Tournament Team
2010All-UAASecond Team
Sonny Carter InvitationalAll-Tournament Team

Prior to Emory:

Transferred from Providence College prior to the start of his sophomore year... Played for four seasons on the Brookwood High School soccer team, serving as the team captain in 2006 and 2007... Was the Most Valuable Player at the Georgia State High School All-Star Game... Named a Georgia State Scholar Athlete in 2007... Coached by Daniel Klinect in high school... Also played for the Cobb FC soccer club, where he was coached by Steve Gummer.

Personal:

Born May 5, 1989.

Quote:

"I chose Emory for its strong athletics and academics."