Sean Mergenthal Class: Sophomore Hometown: Blackwood, N.J. High School: Highland Regional Height / Weight: 6-2 / 185 Position: Forward Birthdate: 09/07/1988

2008

Offers a deft scoring touch and good size up front ... Has a knack for finding openings in front of the opponent's goal ... Finishes with authority ... Makes good use of his frame to gain advantage.

2007

Enjoyed an outstanding freshman campaign, contributing four goals and two assists for 10 points ... Named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week on Oct. 1 after leading VU to wins over Seton Hall and Georgetown ... He scored a pair of second half goals against the Pirates to break open a scoreless game on Sept. 28 ... Two days later he converted feeds from Matt Sleece and Chris Christian on a set piece into a goal that gave VU a 1-0 win over the Hoyas in Washington, D.C. ... Scored a goal in his college debut, a 2-1 loss at Richmond on Aug. 31.

PERSONAL

Born Sept. 7, 1988 in Philadelphia ... Stands 6-2 and weighs 170 pounds ... Parents are James Mergenthal Jr. and Rita Mergenthal ... Siblings are James III (27) and Amanda (24) ... Played both soccer and basketball at Highland Regional High School ... Also earned three letters in track ... Two-time member of the National Honor Society as well as the History and Science Honor Societies ... Led Highland in goals and assists as a senior in 2006 ... Named First Team All-County Tri-Conference, All Group III and all-state.