Wiggy Saunders Class: Senior Hometown: Columbus, NE High School: Bradenton (FL) Academy Height / Weight: 6-2 / 180 Position: Defender Birthdate: 03/31/1982

About Saunders... A returning starter at defender ... very athletic, physical defender with tons of experience ... has improved his level of play each year ... shows good composure and improved his ability to do the little things ... his athleticism could help fill a key role as a starter on the back line.

In 2002... Claimed a regular starting spot at defender … played in all 21 games and started 17 … had one assist against Georgia Southern, his first career point.

In 2001... Used primarily as a reserve, appearing in 13 games … made six starts … saw the majority of his time as a flank defender … made the Dean’s List in the 2002 spring semester.

In 2000... Made 11 starts and 13 appearances overall in his freshman campaign ... registered four shots from his defender position ... made the Dean’s List in the 2001 spring semester.

Background... Played at the Bolletieri Soccer Academy in Florida ... named the academy’s player of the year in 2000 ... twice named honorable mention All-Florida ... captained Bradenton’s team for three years ... a two-time MVP ... named Academic All-State ... earned ten varsity letters including soccer (4), cross country (4) and wrestling (2).

Personal ... Full name is Weston Wyatt Saunders but goes by “Wiggy” ... biology major ... chose Wake Forest over South Carolina, Southwest Missouri and Creighton ... the son of Charles and Dory Saunders ... born March 31, 1982 in Omaha, NE.

Career Statistics
Year	GP/GS	Sh	G	A	Pts	GWG
2000	13/11	4	0	0	0	0
2001	13/6	0	0	0	0	0
2002	21/17	6	0	1	0	0
Total	47/34	10	0	1	0	0