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2026 Men's Soccer Roster

Victorianna Murray
Victorianna Murray

21 Lucas Bender

  • Position Defender
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 204
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Midland, N.C.
  • Prev School North Greenville University

Biography

Career Highs
Points - 2 (Nov. 1, 2025 at Greensboro)
Goals - 1 (Nov. 1, 2025 at Greensboro)

Athletic Awards
USA South All-Tournament Team (2025)

Academic Awards
College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2025)

2025: Appeared in all 21 games, starting 18 on the defense in his first year as a Monarch… Recorded one goal for a total of two points… Scored his first collegiate goal in the 1-0 victory at Greensboro in the first round of the 2025 USA South Men's Soccer Tournament… Tied for the team lead in game-winning goals… Logged a career-high 110 minutes played at Pfeiffer in the semifinals of the 2025 USA South Men's Soccer Tournament… Helped the Monarchs’ defense shutout 10 opponents.

Previous School: Attended North Greenville University for a semester and was a member of the Trailblazers men's soccer team.

Club: Charlotte Soccer Academy

Personal: Son of Kathy and Robert Bender… majoring in kinesiology.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2025Sophomore

    Defender
    6'1" 204 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2026Junior

    Defender
    6'1" 204 lbs
    21