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12 Ben Thornton

  • Position Defender
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 170
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Linden, Mich.
  • Highschool Linden

Biography

2016 Game-by-Game Statistics
2015 Game-by-Game Statistics

2016 - Sophomore: Stalwart defender made 13 starts while missing five games due to injury... had two assists and 10 shot attempts from his defensive spot... had an assist in the 2-0 win over Northern Illinois on Sept. 28... also assisted on the Jaguars' lone goal in the 1-1 tie with Northern Kentucky on Oct. 26... had a season-high three shots in the opener at Bowling Green on Aug. 26, putting one on frame... played 90 minutes or better in 11 of his 13 appearances... named to IUPUI's Academic Advisor's List (3.0 GPA or better) for the fall semester. 

2015 - Freshman: Voted to The Summit League's All-Newcomer Team by the league's coaches... one of two IUPUI field players to play in all 17 matches, making 16 starts in the back third... was third on the squad in points (6) and shot attempts (27) from his back position... led the team in minutes played with 1,636... closed the season on a high note, contributing a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw with Oral Roberts (Nov. 7), attempting a season-best five shots in that contest... scored his first collegiate goal at Cincinnati on Sept. 14... had his first career assist at Northern Kentucky on Oct. 28... Summit League Academic Honor Roll selection... named to IUPUI's Academic Advisor's List (3.0 GPA or better) both semesters. 

High School: Was a longtime standout for the Michigan Wolves Club team, including serving as team captain for five years... helped the Wolves to a State Cup semifinals finish in 2012 and state runner-up finish in 2014... played up with the Wolves U18 NPL Champions Cup team in 2013... also starred at Linden (Mich.) High School where he was a four-year starter and three-year team captain... earned First Team All-State honors his senior year... was a Second Team All-State pick as a junior and three-time All-Conference, All-District and All-Region selection... was the Kiwanis Athlete of the Month during his senior season.
 
Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW
2015 17-16 2 2 6 27 .074 7 .259 0
2016 13-13 0 2 2 10 .000 2 .200 0
Totals 30-29 2 4 8 37 .054 9 .243 0

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2015Freshman

    Defender
    6'2" 170 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2016Sophomore

    Defender
    6'2" 170 lbs
    12