Nick Buxton Class: Senior Hometown: Towcester, England High School: West Hertz College Height / Weight: 6-0 / 190 Position: D Birthdate: 12/07/1983 Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

2007: Named a preseason all-conference selection in the A-Sun... had a standout season... started all 17 games for the Spartans... finished the season with three points on a goal and an assist... notched the Spartans' lone goal against Georgia State (Sept. 23)... dished out the assist on the first goal of the 3-2 win over Belmont (Oct. 7).

2006: Started all 18 games for Upstate... served as the anchor of a strong defense... helped lead the defense to a 0.63 goals against average with 10 shutouts... also became an offensive threat... scored nine points on three goals and three assists... his first collegiate goal was the game winner in the 5-2 victory over King (Aug. 29)... scored the first goal in the 3-2 win over Montreat (Sept. 14)... found the back of the net in the 5-0 victory over then-No. 5 Lander (Sept. 16)... assisted on goals against King, Milligan (Sept. 23), and Francis Marion (Oct. 7), all Spartan victories.

2005: Played in 17 games, 16 as a starter... had a solid season as a central defender... helped lead USC Upstate to a 0.59 team goals against average and nine shutouts... solidified the back at a crucial part of the season.

High School/Club: Was a four-sport standout at West Hertz, playing soccer, cricket, rugby, and tennis.

Major: Corporate Fitness.

Personal: Born on Dec. 7, 1985 in Northhampton, England.

Favorites: Food - Shrimp Salad; Movie - Big Daddy; TV Show - Entourage; Actor - Adam Sandler; Singer - Michael Jackson; Season - Winter.