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2017 Men's Soccer Roster

13 Nijee Cooper

  • POSITION Defender-Midfielder
  • HEIGHT 5-8
  • CLASS Senior
  • HOMETOWN Wylie, Texas
  • HIGHSCHOOL Wylie East HS

Biography

Mechanical Engineering major … Speedy player who provides a spark to OC’s defensive unit and is capable offensively as well … Bounced back with a solid 2016 after injuries cut short his sophomore campaign … Transfer from NAIA program who quickly made his mark during his first year with the Eagles … 2017: Played in 17 games (16 starts), recording five shots (four on goal) … Started and played 84 minutes in 3-0 win over Southern Nazarene in season opener on Aug. 31 … Went the distance in a 1-0 win over Newman (Kan.) on Sept. 21 … Played all 110 minutes of a 1-1 draw with Rogers State on Sept. 23 … 2016: Played in 13 games (three starts), recording one shot (none on goal) … Made first start of season on Sept. 29 and played all 110 minutes of a scoreless draw with St. Mary’s (Texas) … Also started in a 2-0 loss to Midwestern State (Texas) on Oct. 15 and 1-0 loss to Dallas Baptist (Texas) on Oct. 20 … 2015: Played in nine games (nine starts), recording three shots (three on goal) and two goals, one a game-winner … His first OC goal was a dramatic one, coming in the 104th minute (second overtime) on an assist from Sergio Flores to give the Eagles a 1-0 win over Texas A&M International on Sept. 26 … The next day, capped the Eagles’ 3-1 win at Sterling (Kan.) by scoring in the 88th minute on a rebound shot … Previous school: Attended Bethany (Kan.), playing for the Swedes as a freshman in 2014 … Played in 18 games (four starts), recording seven shots (four on goal) and one goal … Scored in the 90th minute of a 4-1 win over Southwestern (Kan.) on Oct. 15 … Before attending Bethany, graduated from Wylie East High School in Wylie, Texas … Led his team to a Class 4A area title as a senior … Was a first-team All-District selection as a senior (earning district co-most valuable player honors) and a second-team pick as a junior … Also competed in cross country, football and track and field at Wylie East.

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Historical Player Information

  • 13

    2015Sophomore

    Defender-Midfielder
    5'8"
    13
  • 13

    2016Junior

    Defender-Midfielder
    5'8"
    13
  • 13

    2017Senior

    Defender-Midfielder
    5'8"
    13