2008: In his premiere season, Monsen started in every game for the Golden Eagles, one of only four players to do so. He helped the defensive line hold opponents to a .104 shot percentage and 21 goals on 201 shot attempts. Monsen joined Matt Pyzdrowski and Billy Von Rueden as one of three Marquette players to play every minute.
Prior to Marquette: Monsen spent the final two years of his high school career playing and training with the Shattuck-St.Mary's residency program in Fairbault, Minn. He was named the team's Most Improved Player in 2007 under head coach Tim Carter. Previously, Monsen was an All-Southern Badger Conference defender as a sophomore at Stoughton (Wis.) High School. He also trains with the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. Monsen was part of the "1990" team that played in Costa Rica, Feb. 10-17, 2008, and advanced through regionals. The 2008 U-18 team was a national finalist in Little Rock, Ark.
Personal: Paul Noah Victor Monsen was born April 10, 1990. He was born and raised on a farm in Stoughton, Wis. He is the son of Paul and Kim Monsen. Monsen's sister, Anna, ran track and played volleyball at the University of Oklahoma. He is majoring in Business.
