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2017 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 1
Sam Bissett
- Position:
- Goalkeeper
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cary, N.C.
- High School:
- Green Hope
Bio
Coaches' Comments: "Sam is a respected, loyal teammate. He's elevated himself and the goal is his confidence, presence and impact to spike this year."
2017: Started all 12 games he appeared in… Finished with a 5-5-2 record… Recorded three shutouts, including a pair against league competition… Stopped a season-high seven shots in 2-2 draw with Rhode Island.
2016: Appeared in one contest as a junior… Made one save.
2015: Did not see action as a sophomore.
2014: Made one appearance as a freshman against Campbell (9/27)... A-10 Commissioners Cup Honor Roll.
Prep/Personal: Served as team captain as a senior... Selected all-conference and all-region... Recorded 11 shut outs in 25 games... Helped high school team to 22-3 record as a senior... Captured 2011 and 2012 State Championships... Named MVP of 2012 State title game... Member of Kappa Sigma... Interned with USGA for 2015 U.S. Open... 2016 and 2017 summers playing with Tobacco Road FC... 2017 summer Credit Suisse Operations Analyst... Son of Jay and Melinda Bissett... Has one sister, Emily.
Why did you choose Davidson: I chose Davidson because of the great academic opportunity at one of the top schools in the nation along with the chance to play soccer at the highest possible level.
2017: Started all 12 games he appeared in… Finished with a 5-5-2 record… Recorded three shutouts, including a pair against league competition… Stopped a season-high seven shots in 2-2 draw with Rhode Island.
2016: Appeared in one contest as a junior… Made one save.
2015: Did not see action as a sophomore.
2014: Made one appearance as a freshman against Campbell (9/27)... A-10 Commissioners Cup Honor Roll.
Prep/Personal: Served as team captain as a senior... Selected all-conference and all-region... Recorded 11 shut outs in 25 games... Helped high school team to 22-3 record as a senior... Captured 2011 and 2012 State Championships... Named MVP of 2012 State title game... Member of Kappa Sigma... Interned with USGA for 2015 U.S. Open... 2016 and 2017 summers playing with Tobacco Road FC... 2017 summer Credit Suisse Operations Analyst... Son of Jay and Melinda Bissett... Has one sister, Emily.
Why did you choose Davidson: I chose Davidson because of the great academic opportunity at one of the top schools in the nation along with the chance to play soccer at the highest possible level.
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