Marshall University Athletics
2016 Men's Soccer Roster
Roster
Jacob Purpero
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Waverly, Ohio
- High School:
- Waverly High School
2016 (Sophomore): Games Played/Games Started: 18/5 … Played 698 minutes … Lone goal of the season came at New Mexico (Oct. 22) in the 61st minute to tie the match at 1-1 … Made five starts at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4), vs. Appalachian State (Sept. 10), at Wake Forest (Oct. 11), at New Mexico and vs. Old Dominion (Oct. 26) … Played season-high 67 minutes at New Mexico … Finished season with 12 shots and three on goal.
2015 (Freshman): Did not compete during the 2015 season...Named to Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Prior to Marshall: Attended Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio for four years…Purpero was named to the All-Ohioan Team three times…Was named to the 2014 Midwest Region team and was named the District Player of the Year in 2014…Had 65 career high school goals and 48 assists…With club team Ohio Galaxies elite, placed second in the Disney College showcase and were also runners up in the state cup.
Personal Information: Son of Ed and Mindy Purpero…Born on December 4, 1996…Has two older brothers, Luke and Jordan…Older brother Luke played soccer for one season at The Ohio State University and three seasons at Shawnee State…Plans to major in physical therapy.
