Nick Rice-Sarantis

Height:
6-0
Weight:
178
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Drexel Hill, Pa.
High School:
Fairleigh Dickinson

Lolla on Rice-Sarantis: "Nick is very driven, he's determined to make his last season a success. He works very hard, he's been battling an injury and this summer is going to be critical for him to get fit and healthy. When he is, he'll be a big part of what we do this year."

As a Junior: Saw action in 16 games, starting in 15...Saw his first action of the season against Cincinnati, earning a starting position the rest of the season...Dished out an assist for the game-winning goal against Michigan State...Finished the season with three shots, including two on goal...Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.

As a Sophomore: Saw action in seven games, starting in two...Earned a spot in the lineup the last seven games of the season...Earned his first start against Charlotte...Finished the season with one shot against Ohio State.

At Farleigh Dickinson: Saw action in 11 games, earning the starting nod in three games...Finished the season with seven shots...Played in the Knights' NCAA Tournament game against Binghampton...Received the Alpha Beta Academic Award in the fall of 2003.

In High School: Lettered for three seasons at Upper Darby High School...Was team captain his junior and senior seasons...Earned first team all-county honors his junior and senior seasons...Also earned first team all-central league honors his final two seasons...Led team in scoring his senior year with 13 goals and 16 assists...Also lettered in lacrosse and swimming.

Personal: Parents are Lee Ann Rice and Dimitri Sarantis...Major is sports administration ...Born 12/2/85.