Drake University Athletics

2009 - Honored as a 2009 CoSIDA ESPN The Magazine first team Academic All-American, the first one in Bulldog history...unanimous selection to the All-MVC Scholar-Athlete first team...started all 25 games as a defender and contributed two assists. 2008 - Started all 19 games for Drake and helped anchor Bulldogs’ defensive unit that registered six shutouts...named to the MVC All-Tournament team...registered three assists on the campaign, while getting off nine shots, including four on goal...posted assists in Drake wins over Oral Roberts, Bradley and Wisconsin...ranked 17th and 19th, respectively, in the MVC in assists and assists per game. Before Drake - Was a two-year letterwinner at Tulsa before transferring to Drake for the fall of 2008...started in three of 20 total games played at Tulsa, scoring one goal. High School - Was a three-year letterwinner at Park Hill South High School, where he helped his team win three district and conference titles, and post an overall record of 54-17-5 during his prep career...earned first team all-state honors his senior year and was a two-time member of the all-district, all-conference and all-Northland first teams. Other - Played club soccer for the K.C. Pace and led that team to 2005 and 2006 state titles...was a member of the Missouri `87 State ODP team from 2001-04, and regional pool in 2003...played for the Kansas City Brass during the past four summers (2006-09). Personal - Born Nov. 15, 1987 in Kansas City, Mo....majoring in management...son of Michael and Allison Wurst...named to President’s List.