As a sophomore (2012): Appeared in 17 matches,including 16 starts…Tallied one goal…Scored theequalizer in a 1-1 draw against eventual conference regular seasonco-champion Limestone (Oct. 10).

As a freshman (2011): Appeared in 22 matches,making 16 starts…Tied for third on the team in match-winners(2)…Tied for fourth in goals (3)…Tied for sixth inpoints (6)…Tallied his first collegiate goal with the extratime match-winner at Limestone (Oct. 25)…Scored thematch-winner against King (Nov. 1) in the quarterfinal round of theConference Carolinas Tournament…Found the back of the net atAnderson (Nov. 9) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

High School: Graduated from Holly Springs HighSchool in Holly Springs, N.C…Coached by DaveLanuti…Two-time Golden Hawk Award…Offensive PlayerAward…Team MVP…Led the team with 11 goals as asenior...Played club soccer for FVAA Flash Red 92…Coached byErik Stueck and Dave Sexton.

Personal: Full name is Ryan MichaelGillespie…Born on Sep. 10, 1993 in Athens, Ga…Son ofGreg and Rachel Gillespie…Has an older brother, Scott (23),and an older sister, Erin (21)…Majoring inpsychology…Plans to attend graduate school for sportspsychology or school counseling…Dean’sList…Community service while at Lees-McRae includesMountain Day.