Alex Thorup Class: Sophomore Hometown: Yadkinville, N.C. High School: Forsyth Country Day Height / Weight: 5-10 / 180 Position: Goalkeeper

2008 (Sophomore): Did not play in any games

2007 (Freshman): Did not appear in any matches as a backup to Third Team All-Atlantic 10 goalkeeper and 2006 conference Player of the Year Eric Sciocchetti.

High School: A three-year starter and four-year letterwinner at Forsyth Country Day School ... named All-State all-conference and team MVP in 2005 ... was runner-up for the conference Player of the Year in 2005 ... helped Forsyth to the state title in 2006 ... also lettered in lacrosse, earning the team's Rookie of the Year Award in 2004 and the Unsung Hero Award in 2005.

Personal: Son of Don and Linda Thorup of Yadkinville, N.C. ... born on March 11, 1989 ... has a younger sister, Anna ... father Don played lacrosse at Guilford College.