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

Senior (2012):

Jones started 12 games and played in 17 total during his senior season for the Eagles.  He took 13 shots during the season, four of which were on goal.  Jones finished his Emory career with four goals and one assist for nine points, and his 3,787 minutes played over his career rank as the 10th-most in the program's history.

Junior (2011):

Jones played in all 18 games for Emory, making 14 starts.  The midfielder assisted on one goal during the season, the game-winning 'golden goal' in the second overtime period against New York University on October 30th.  Jones took 14 shots during the campaign, five of which were on goal. 

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:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2009 6 1 1 0 2
2010 18 15 3 0 6
2011 18 14 0 1 1
2012 17 12 0 0 0
Totals 59 42 4 1 9

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.