University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

2008 Men's Soccer Roster

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Branden Lassen
Jersey Number 9

Branden Lassen

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Houston, Texas

Overview: Striker from Texas who has done a solid job for the Bulldogs during his career...will be counted on heavily in 2011.

  

2010: Appeared and started in all 18 matches for Asheville...tied for third on team in shots taken with 19...scored first goal of the season for Bulldogs against IUPUI (9-3)...took three shots in IUPUI match...had four shots vs. Belmont (9-19).

 

2009: Started in 17 matches for the Bulldogs up front and had four points on the year...scored one goal and had two assists...only goal of the season was a game-winner in a 3-0 victory vs. Brevard College (9-4)...had an assist vs. VMI (10-17) and Winthrop (10-24)...fired 11 shots during the year.

 

2008: Played in 18 matches and produced one goal and three points...started 12 times...scored first career goal in 3-2 victory at Belmont (9-19)...added an assist in 2-1 home loss to Gardner-Webb (10-15)...took eight shots on the year.

  

Before UNC Asheville: Four-year starter at Langham Creek...second team all-district as a freshman and sophomore and first team all-district as a junior and senior...served as a captain junior and senior year...named to all-region team as a senior and All-America nominee...third leading scorer senior year in the district and 13th in the Houston area...junior year helped lead school to 23-1-4 overall record and trip to regional semi-finals...was all-state and all-region nominee as a junior...named Rookie of the Year following his freshman season...played club soccer for the Texas Heatwave...was both a striker and a midfielder during his prep and club career...helped lead club team to 2007 South Texas State championship and quarterfinals in Regional III.

Highlights || Men's Soccer || #2 UNC Asheville at #1 High Point (Big South Championship)
Monday, November 13
Highlights || Men's Soccer || #2 UNC Asheville vs #3 Winthrop (Big South Championship Semifinal)
Monday, November 06
Highlights || Men's Soccer || UNC Asheville vs USC Upstate
Monday, November 06
Highlights || Men's Soccer || UNC Asheville at Winthrop
Monday, October 30