Friars advance to the championship game of the Ocean State Soccer Classic on September 3.
2012: Played in 15 games while making seven starts ... Notched his first career point on an assist against Sacred Heart (10/3).
2011: Played in nine matches with one start ... Made his first collegiate start on 9/10 versus Sacred Heart ... Recorded six shots on the season.
2010: Played in nine games as a freshman ... Made his collegiate debut at Michigan State (9/9).
BEFORE PROVIDENCE: Played soccer for four years at East Lyme where he served as captain during his senior season ... Was a high school All-America as a senior ... Also named to the All-New England Team, All-State Team in 2008 and 2009 ... Earned New London Day and Norwich Bulletin Player of the Year ... Holds the East Lyme High School record for most career goals with 70 ... His 30 goals as a junior ranks tied for most goals in a season at East Lyme ... Was a four-year honor roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Jillian and Carl Ziegler ... Has one older brother, Robert ... Favorite athletes include Ryan Giggs, Shane Williams, Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville ... Has not declared a major.
