Xavier University Athletics
Cole Jensen Named United Soccer Coaches All-American
12.09.22 | Men's Soccer
The goalkeeper was named to the All-American Third Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Cole Jensen was named a United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's All-American on Friday afternoon. The goalkeeper was one of only three goalkeepers recognized, earning third-team honors.
Jensen becomes only the second United Soccer Coaches All-American in school history, joining Nick Hagglund who earned second-team honors in 2012.
The All-Americans will be recognized for their accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony and Reception on Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Jensen helped the Musketeers match the program's highest United Soccer Coaches Ranking this season (No. 9 on Oct. 18). He also helped the Musketeers match the program record for longest unbeaten streak to start a season (14 matches) and set the program record for fewest losses in a season (2).
Xavier also finished the year ranked tied for fourth in single-season school history in shutouts (8) and fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89).
• Jensen was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Team in early December. He was also recently invited to the adidas MLS College Showcase that will take place from Dec. 9-12 in Raleigh, N.C., in conjunction with the 2022 NCAA Men's College Cup and in advance of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on Dec. 21.
• Jensen was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year on Nov. 9. He is the third Musketeer to earn the honors and the first since Dallas Jaye in 2015. Eric Osswald also received the honors in 2014.
• The Council Bluffs, Iowa, native leads the BIG EAST in shutouts (8), while ranking second in goals against average (0.89). He also ranks fifth in the conference in total saves (59). Jensen ranks tied for 10th in the NCAA in shutouts and tied for 34th in goals against average.
• Jensen ranks tied for fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89), tied for fifth in total wins (9) and third in shutouts (8).
• Jensen earned BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice this season and was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll five times.
Jensen becomes only the second United Soccer Coaches All-American in school history, joining Nick Hagglund who earned second-team honors in 2012.
The All-Americans will be recognized for their accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony and Reception on Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Jensen helped the Musketeers match the program's highest United Soccer Coaches Ranking this season (No. 9 on Oct. 18). He also helped the Musketeers match the program record for longest unbeaten streak to start a season (14 matches) and set the program record for fewest losses in a season (2).
Xavier also finished the year ranked tied for fourth in single-season school history in shutouts (8) and fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89).
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JENSEN NOTABLES |
• Jensen was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Team in early December. He was also recently invited to the adidas MLS College Showcase that will take place from Dec. 9-12 in Raleigh, N.C., in conjunction with the 2022 NCAA Men's College Cup and in advance of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on Dec. 21.
• Jensen was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year on Nov. 9. He is the third Musketeer to earn the honors and the first since Dallas Jaye in 2015. Eric Osswald also received the honors in 2014.
• The Council Bluffs, Iowa, native leads the BIG EAST in shutouts (8), while ranking second in goals against average (0.89). He also ranks fifth in the conference in total saves (59). Jensen ranks tied for 10th in the NCAA in shutouts and tied for 34th in goals against average.
• Jensen ranks tied for fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89), tied for fifth in total wins (9) and third in shutouts (8).
• Jensen earned BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice this season and was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll five times.
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