15 Alex Scott
15 - Alex Scott
Height: 5-11
Weight: 150
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
High School: Hinsdale Central
Position: D
Major: Business
Parents: Patrick & Ann

Sophomore (2010):

Scott played in 18 games for Emory during his sophomore campaign, making 17 starts.  He was a key member 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.  Scott added a goal and two assists for four points during the season.  All three of his scoring plays were game winners, including the game-winning goal during a 1-0 Emory win over Lyncburg College on September 12th, earning him a spot on the Shellenberger Classic All-Tournament Team.  He assisted on game-winning goals against Methodist University on September 18th, and Piedmont College on September 22nd.  Scott took 24 shots during the season, five of which were on goal.

Freshman (2009):

During his freshman year, Scott played in 14 games, making three starts.  He scored three goals during the year, including one in each of Emory's final two games of the season.  Scott scored the game-winning goal during the Eagles' 1-0 win against the University of the South on November 8th, just one day removed from scoring the game-tying goal in the 84th minute of Emory's 2-2 tie against 11th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University.  He also scored a goal during Emory's 4-1 win over Piedmont College.  Scott took 12 shots during the season, five of which were on goal.

Career Statistics:

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
2009143306
20101817124
Totals32204210

For complete career statistics, click here.

Honors:

2010Shellenberger ClassicAll-Tournament Team

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Hinsdale Central High School team for four seasons, serving as the team co-captain during his senior year... Scored 30 goals and 13 assists during his high school career... Was an all-conference and all-sectional player during both his junior and senior years... Coached by Michael Wiggins in high school... Played for the Eclipse Select team for 11 years, where he was coached by Marc McElligott... Also played basketball his freshman year of high school.

Personal:

Born February 9, 1991... Worked as a soccer coach during the summer.

Quote:

"I chose Emory for the excellent business school, and for the strong soccer program."