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2008: The only Golden Eagle to tally double-digit points, Colaizzi finished his sophomore season with 11 points off of a team-high four goals and a team-leading three assists. He also led the team in shots, shots on goal and assists. In the regular season and home opener against Bryant (Sept. 1), he netted two goals and an assist, including his first collegiate goal in the 25th minute. He also registered goals against Notre Dame (Sept. 11) and Louisville (Sept. 26). Colaizzi's 0.79 points per game ranked him tenth amongst BIG EAST players. With three yellow cards and two red cards on the season, he was forced to sit out three games, playing in 14. Colaizzi spent the summer playing with the Chicago Fire's Super 20s PDL team along with MU teammates Billy Von Rueden and Samuel Etim. Colaizzi started for the squad which captured a national title by claiming the USL-20 League Championship with a 2-1 win over Toronto. Colaizzi tallied five assists during the tournament. 2007: In his debut season, Colaizzi provided the team with solid play and a quick first step. Colaizzi started his first college game at Denver (Aug. 31) and also recorded his first shot on goal. He played a total of 17 games, including 10 starts for the Golden Eagles. His 17 games were the most of any freshmen on the roster. Colaizzi started each of the last seven games of the year. He tallied one point on the year, an assist at Seton Hall (Oct. 6). He concluded the year with ten total shots and a shots on goal percentage of .500. Colaizzi was one of three Golden Eagles (Billy Von Rueden and Anthony Colaizzi) to play with the Chicago Fire's (MLS) PDL team during the 2008 summer. Prior to Marquette: Anthony Colaizzi earned NSCAA All-America status and Illinois State Player of the Year honors after his four-year career playing for Jim McNamara at Warren Township High School. He scored 25 goals and 20 assists as a senior and was the Chicago Sun Times and Pioneer Press player of the year. He was also selected first team all-state by the Chicago Tribune and was an all-area selection by the Daily Herald. He set his school record with 70 points in his senior season, guiding the team to a 26-3 record and a spot in the state championship game. He played club soccer for John Dalinsky with the Chicago Wind with fellow incoming player Stefan Antonijevic. Personal: Anthony James Colaizzi was born May 1, 1989, and is the son of Christopher and Carol Colaizzi. He has an older sister, Ashley. |
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