? Enters 2013 season third all-time in wins (eight) and fifth all-time in saves (176)
2012 - RS Junior
? Was a two-time NEC Defensive Player of the Week (3/12, 3/19)
? Led goalies in appearances (11), minutes (350:34) and saves (70)
? Started five games and compiled a record of 4-2
? Made 13 saves in 20 shots on goal to lead RMU to an upset at nationally ranked Ohio State (3/9)
? Also added a career-high eight ground balls in the victory over the Buckeyes
? Stopped a career-high 17 shots, while allowing 12 goals, in a win at Hobart (3/17)
? Had three consecutive double-digit save performances (3/3 - 3/17)
? Totaled nine saves in a victory over Canisius (3/27)
? Contributed 20 ground balls
? Made his postseason debut against Mount St. Mary’s (5/4)
2011 - Junior
? Saw action in two games but was then injured
2010 - Sophomore
? Served as RMU’s primary goalie
? Led goalies in appearances (14), starts (eight), minutes (532:53) and saves (90)
? Compiled a record of 4-3 between the pipes
? Reached double-digit saves in each of his first four collegiate starts
? Made 11 stops at VMI (3/6), 11 against Ohio State (3/9), a season-best 14 against Detroit (3/13) and 10 against Mount St. Mary’s (3/16)
? Won his first collegiate start by saving 11 of the 19 shots on goal in at VMI (3/6)
? Posted a .600 save percentage against Detroit by stopping 14 of the 20 shots on goal
? Stopped seven of the 11 shots on goal he faced in a win over Air Force (4/3)
? Posted 20 ground balls on the year, including four each in wins at VMI (3/6) and over Ohio State (3/9)
? Fired a shot at Bellarmine (3/21)
2009 - Freshman
? Saw action in nine games
? Totaled 53:12 between the pipes
? Tallied his first-career save in a 12-11, double-overtime win over Penn State (2/14)
? Posted five saves against one goal allowed in a win over Detroit (3/1)
? Also made five saves in a win over Wagner (3/17)
? Made his collegiate debut in a loss at No. 8 North Carolina (2/7)
? Added two ground balls and a caused turnover on the year
High School: Was a three-sport athlete, participating in football, volleyball and lacrosse ... In 2007 led his team to a 14-3 overall record and a 12-2 conference record ... Named all-county, defensive MVP, and team captain in 2008 ... Earned the rookie of the year award for lacrosse in 2007 ... Also earned the business award and is a black belt in karate.
Personal: Son of Dave and Kelly Pope ... Born Oct. 15, 1990 ... mechanical engineering.
Has anyone at RMU changed your life? If so, how?
My engineering teacher has helped me understand many different concepts in engineering that will help me to graduate and get a good job.
One thing that not many people know about you:
I am a black belt in karate
