The College of New Jersey Athletics

JUNIOR (2023): Made two appearances for the Lions against Washington College (10/4) and Rowan (10/18)... Played a season high 45 minutes against Washington College (10/4)... Recorded a save in each of his outings.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Started five games out of seven appearances in net for the Lions … Had 29 saves … Had his career high in saves (8) against Rowan (10/19) … Earned his first career win against NJCU (10/21)

FRESHMAN (2021): Played in one game ... Made collegiate debut with a start against Pratt Institute (10/16), playing the entire first half

BEFORE TCNJ: Played soccer and football at Justice High School ... Part of two district titles in soccer with the Wolves

WHY TCNJ? The academic quality of this school and the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level.

PERSONAL: Birthday is June 30 ... Parents are Erick Smith and Amy Riccardi ... Has one sibling, Payton ... Biggest athetic thrill has been his first win as a starter ... Hobbies include watching sports ... Favorite pregame meal is pasta ... Favorite athlete is Kevin De Bruyne