Matt Stummer Class: Junior Hometown: Woodridge, Ill. High School: Benet Academy Height / Weight: 5-7 / 145 Position: MF/F

2008: In his second year, Stummer started every game for the Golden Eagles, one of four players to do so. In the season opener against Bryant (Sept. 1), Stummer tallied a goal and an assist, the first points of his collegiate career. He assisted Navarro on the first goal of the game, and scored Marquette's third goal on a one-touch from eight yards out off of a cross from Anthony Colaizzi. His 18 shots and six shots on goal were a career best in 1416 minutes.

2007: Stummer made giant strides during his freshman season and a solid spring positioned him into being an impact player immediately for the Golden Eagles in 2008. Stummer played in 11 matches and made a total of seven starts. He tallied five shots overall, two of which were on goal. His first collegiate start was at UIC (Sept. 2).

Prior to Marquette: Stummer was a four year letter winner who played for coach Henry Wind at Benet Academy. He concluded his career with an all-state selection by the Chicago Tribune in 2006 and was an all-area selection by the Naperville Sun, Chicago Daily Herald and the Chicago Sun Times. The Libertyville Suburban Newspaper and the Daily Herald named him area player of the year. A three year varsity starter, Stummer was an East Suburban Catholic Conference all-conference selection three times. Stummer played club soccer for David Richardson with the Chicago Sockers. He helped his club team to a U16 national club championship in 2006, a state semifinalist spot in 2004 and a Midwest Regional League title in 2003.

Personal: Matthew R. Stummer is the son of Robert and Joan Stummer. He has an older sister, Shannon, and an older brother, Christopher.