DePaul University Athletics
2012 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 17
Mauricio Velasco
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-7 / 155
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Allen, Texas
- High School:
- Plano East
Career:
- Two-time member ofBIG EAST Conference All-Academic Team
2012 (Junior):
- Played in four matches and started one match in the 2012 season
- Competed for a total of 101 minutes
- Helped the Blue Demons hold Villanova to just one goal, andhelped solidify the Blue Demondefense.
2011 (Sophomore):
- Played in 14 matches with six starts
- Started against SIU-Edwardsville, Drake, Seton Hall, Northwestern, Georgetown and USF
- Recorded first collegiate point with an assist versus Seton Hall
- Had a shot on goal against Seton Hall and took a shot against Northwestern
- First collegiate shot came against Seton Hall.
2010 (Freshman):
- Saw action in 10 matches with two starts
- Earned BIG EAST Conference Academic honors.
High School:
- Top-notch midfielder from Texas high school soccerpower Plano East went head-to-head against fellow DePaul freshman Ray De Leon in last year[apos]s district semifinals
- Has also competed against another Blue Demon freshman from Texas, Jared Blincow
- SportsDay All-District selection who was recruited by Ivy League schools including Princeton.
Personal:
- Son of Mauricio, Sr., and Ivonna Velasco
- Has two siblings, Diego and Daniella
- Intended major in Finance.
Career Statistics
|
Seasons |
MP-MS |
Goals |
Assists |
Points |
Shots |
| 2010 |
10-2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2011 |
14-6 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| 2012 |
4-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
28-9 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Tuesday, October 14
Thursday, October 09
Friday, September 19
Sunday, September 07
