15 Alex Scott
15 - Alex Scott
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
High School: Hinsdale Central
Position: D
Major: Business Accounting & Finance
Parents: Patrick & Ann Scott

Senior (2012):

Scott was a key member of the Eagles' defense during the 2012 campaign, as the center back earned all-University Athletic Association (UAA) Second Team recognition for his work during the year.  Starting all 19 games he played in, and logging a school-record 1,759 minutes, Scott helped the Eagles' defense record a 1.34 goals-against average, while limiting opponents to 9.65 shots and 4.55 shots on goal per game.  In addition, he contributed on the offensive end by matching his career best with three goals, including a two-goal performance and game-winning goal during a 5-2 win over Case Western Reserve University.  He also scored during the team's 3-0 victory against Sewanee.  He finished the season with 20 shots, seven of which were on goal.  Scott ended his Emory career with nine goals and two assists for a total of 20 points, and his 5,342 minutes played rank as the second-most in the program's history.

Junior (2011):

Scott was a key player for the Emory defense during his junior campaign, earning an honorable mention to the all-University Athletic Association (UAA) Team.  He made 17 starts and played in all 18 games (one of just six Emory players to do so) at center back for the Eagles.  He helped the Eagles record seven shutouts and a 1.39 goals-against average, while allowing the team to hold a 295-178 advantage in shots taken during the year.  Scott contributed offensively as well with a pair of goals during the season, including the only goal during a 1-0 Emory win over the University of Rochester.  He finished the year with 17 shots, including nine on goal.

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:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2009 14 3 3 0 6
2010 18 17 1 2 4
2011 18 17 2 0 4
2012 19 19 3 0 6
Totals 69 56 9 2 20

For complete career statistics, click here.

Honors:

2010 Shellenberger Classic All-Tournament Team
 
2011 All-University Athletic Association Honorable Mention
 
2012 All-University Athletic Association Second 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."