Nicholas Pappacena

2013: Played in 15 games, earning five starts in his second season with Columbia … Finished the year with two goals for four points … Found the net in the second half against Fordham (9/24) for his first goal of the season in a 2-0 win … Netted the game-winner against Sacred Heart (11/4), helping Columbia to a 1-0 victory on the road.

2013: Saw action in 16 games, making nine starts as a first-year … Played 705 minutes … Notched first career-point on an assist against Iona (9/14) … Scored first collegiate goal in a 3-0 victory against LIU Brooklyn (9/25/14) … Found the back of the net in the 59th minute against Binghamton (10/22) … Helped Columbia tie Yale with third goal of the year (11/2) … Assisted on the game-winner versus Sacred Heart (11/5).

Cypress Bay: Led Cypress Bay in scoring in 2011 and 2012 … Selected as captain his senior year … Named an AP Scholar in 2012.

Weston FC: Racked up 23 goals during the 2012 season playing for Weston FC … Helped lead Weston FC to back-to-back state titles (2011-12).

Personal: Plans to major in economics … Hobbies include playing football, basketball and tennis, as well as traveling … Son of Edgar and Lillian Pappacena … Born in Chicago, Ill.