| Akash Naik |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Simpsonville, SC
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| High School:
Hillcrest
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| Height / Weight:
5-8 / 155
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| Position:
Midfield
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» 2006 & 2007 Centennial Academic Honor Roll
2007: Played 21 games and started 14 • scored three goals and tallied a career-high four assists • named to all-tournament team at Kyle Rote, Jr. Invitational • scored the game-winner against Washington & Lee • scored in shutout win at Swarthmore • tallied an assist in win over Philadelphia Biblical • picked up an assist in win at McDaniel • scored in 24th minute to tie game at Muhlenberg • tallied an assist in win over Ursinus.
2006: Played 21 games and started 17 • finished tied for third on the team with six goals and fifth with 14 points • tallied first career point, an assist, in season-opening win against Buffalo State • scored his first career goal the next day in win over Scranton • scored in next two games, including the game-winner at Misericordia • scored the game-winner in 1-0 win at McDaniel • scored a goal and tallied an assist in win over Western New England in NCAA Sectional Semifinal game • his goal against Messiah in NCAA Sectional Championship tied the game at 1-1, just two minutes after the Falcons scored.
2005: Played 11 games, including six of the final eight • took seven shots, two against Gettysburg.
Personal: Akash N. Naik • son of Narayan and Selina Naik • born March 14, 1987 • sister, Priya, played soccer at Penn • high school valedictorian • AP Scholar • Palmetto Fellow • team captain • named team offensive MVP as a junior • team MVP and all-region pick as a senior • led Hillcrest to regional championship • volunteer at Meyer Center for Special Children (Greenville, SC) • volunteer at the University of Maryland Hospital • Dean's List • majoring in economics.
