Colby Twist

Men’s Soccer
Profile
Year: 
JR
Number: 
13
Position: 
F
Height: 
5'-11"
Previous school
Hometown: 
Omaha, Neb.
High School: 
Elkhorn HS

2011: Started 16 games as a sophomore … named Association of DIII Independents Offensive Player-of-the-Year … was named honorable mention All-GPAC for second consecutive season … was All-Nebraska honorable mention … led NWU in points for second straight year … had team-high nine goals on the year … scored four game-winning goals … had two of team’s three goals in win over Dakota Wesleyan on Oct. 8 … scored only goal of the match in 1-0 win at Briar Cliff in season-ending match … scored two goals on penalty kicks in win at Fontbonne on Sept. 11 … other game-winner came in second half against rival Doane on Oct. 5.

2010: Played in all 17 games and was a starter in 15 games for the Prairie Wolves in his first season … was named honorable mention All-GPAC … led NWU in points with 15 … tied for the team lead with six goals … had a team-high three game winning goals … also handed out three assists … scored the game-winner against Morningside (Sept. 19), Mount Marty (Oct. 2) and Midland (Oct. 26) … scored one goal and had an assist in each of the final two matches … ended the year with 33 total shots, 15 on goal .

Academic: Exercise Science major. 

In High School: Started for two seasons in soccer at Elkhorn H.S. … led the Antlers to the 2008 Class B State Tournament and 2010 Class A State Tournament … was two-time All-State honorable mention … scored 13 goals during his career with eight assists … also a standout in cross country earning four letters … was All-State in cross country as a junior placing third overall in Class B … a three-time member of the honor roll.

Personal: Born 5/26/92, son of Greg and Pam Twist.