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Santa Clara University

2009 Men's Soccer

16 Chris Sauter

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 160
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Huntington Beach, Calif.
  • High School Huntington Beach High School
  • Position Defender/Midfielder

Biography

Came to Santa Clara from Huntington Beach and HuntingtonBeach High School. Immediately became a key part of the Broncoprogram, starting in 18 games as a freshman in 2006, includingstarting in Santa Clara's NCAA Tournament regional finals matchwith Indiana. He became a fixture on the field for the Broncos in2007, starting in all 22 matches, leading SCU to itssecond-straight WCC Championship and return trip to theNCAA's.

SENIOR (2009): Ankle injury limited his playingtime... began the year as a starter... saw action in eightcontests, starting seven ... scored a goal vs. Cleveland State(Sep. 5) on three shot attempts ... returned to the field late inthe year and scored a goal vs. San Diego (Nov. 15) on two shotattempts ... helped SCU finish the year strong - going unbeatendown the stretch ... posted shot attempts vs. Sacramento State(Sep. 13), vs. LMU (Nov. 13).

JUNIOR (2008): Saw action in 16 of 20 contests... recorded three points on one goal and one assist ... scored hisfirst goal of the season against USF (Oct. 26) ... dished out hisfirst assist of the season on Eric Masch's first goal againstPortland (Nov. 2)

SOPHOMORE (2007): Started all 22 games ofseason at right back ... headed in game-winner off a corner kick atGonzaga on Nov. 16 in 1-0 OT win ... started and played 90 minuteson Nov. 28 vs. UCLA in NCAA second round ... played 90 minutes vs.Notre Dame in NCAA third round on Dec. 1.

FRESHMAN (2006): After starting season onbench, made collegiate debut vs. Niagara on Sept. 4 and neverlooked back ... made 20 appearances and 18 starts as a freshman atright back ... helped team record nine shutouts ... started firstmatch of career and notched first assist on Sept. 8 vs. St. Louis... nearly scored game-winning goal in overtime on Sept. 22 vs. SanJose State, but header deflected wide by SJSU goalkeeper ... scoredfirst career goal on Oct. 27 at San Diego to win game in overtime... started and played entire match on Nov. 15 vs. Washington insecond round of College Cup ... made second NCAA Tournamentappearance, starting match at Indiana on Nov. 18 ... played full 90minutes at Wake Forest on Nov. 24 in NCAA quarters.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played soccer for Rockey Ciarelliand Matt Mosley at Huntington Beach High School ... graduated in2006 from Huntington Beach ... team reached quarterfinals of CIFSouthern Section ... named first-team All-Sunset League as a junior... also earned All-CIF Southern Section honors ... earnedcaptain's award and Offensive MVP ... scored 34 goals and notched41 assists in career.

PERSONAL: Born in Newport Beach, Calif. ...parents are Len and Mary Lee Sauter ... has two siblings, Brian andKristin ... likes to hit the beach in free time ... major ismarketing.

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Historical Player Information

  • 16

    2006Freshman

    Defender/Midfielder
    6'0" 160 lbs
    16
  • 16

    2007Sophomore

    Defender/Midfielder
    6'0" 160 lbs
    16
  • 16

    2008Junior

    Defender/Midfielder
    6'0" 160 lbs
    16
  • 16

    2009Senior

    Defender/Midfielder
    6'0" 160 lbs
    16