Xander Balog
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- Height:
- 6-0
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- Weight:
- 185
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- Hometown:
- Tallahassee, Fla.
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- Position:
- GK
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- Year:
- Fr.
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- High School:
- Leon
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- Major:
- Business
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- gp
- 8
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- gs
- 8
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- min
- 722:53
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- ga
- 16
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- gaa
- 1.99
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- sv
- 35
Bio
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 8, vs. Wentworth, Oct. 20, 2021
Shutouts: 3, last vs. Nichols, Oct. 9, 2021
FRESHMAN • 2021
Appeared in eight games, all starts ... Put together a 3-5-0 record ... All three of his wins came in shutout fashion ... Recorded a 1.99 GAA and .686 save percentage ... Turned in a five-save, complete-game shutout in his collegiate debut, a 4-0 win over Mass. Maritime (Sept. 1) ... Notched six stops in an overtime outing versus Westfield State (Sept. 4) ... Picked up a pair of saves at Emmanuel (Sept. 8) ... Had one save in a 1-0 cleansheet over Gordon (Sept. 18) ... Registered three saves in a 2-1 setback at Western New England (Oct. 2) ... Regsiterd four saves in a complete-game, 1-0 win over Nichols (Oct. 9) ... CCC Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 12) ... Stopped six shots at Endicott (Oct. 16) ... Made eight saves against Wentworth (Oct. 20).
ACADEMICS
Member of Suffolk's 4.0 Club in Fall of 2021 ... Two-time AD Honor Roll selection (Fall 2021, Spring 2022).
BEFORE SUFFOLK • LEON
Letterwinner at Leon and served as captain as a senior in 2020-21 … Led Leon to back-to-back district championships … Aided Leon to a state-regional finalist finish.
| Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 8 | 5 |
| Games started | 8 | 5 |
| Minutes | 722:53 | 450:00 |
| Goals against | 16 | 8 |
| Goals-against average | 1.99 | 1.60 |
| Saves | 35 | 22 |
| Save pct | .686 | .733 |
| Wins | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 5 | 3 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 3/0 | 2/0 |
Game Log - Goalkeeper
| Date | Opponent | Score | gp | gs | ga | sv | sv% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Mass. Maritime | W, 4-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.000 |
| Sep 4 | Westfield St. | L, 4-3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .600 |
| Sep 5 | Lasell | W, 3-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 8 | at Emmanuel (Mass.) | L, 4-3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .333 |
| Sep 11 | at MIT | L, 5-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 15 | Framingham St. | W, 2-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 18 | Gordon | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Sep 25 | Salve Regina | L, 3-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 28 | Lesley | W, 1-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 2 | at Western New Eng. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .600 |
| Oct 5 | at #21 Babson | T, 0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 9 | Nichols | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 |
| Oct 12 | at U. of New England | W, 5-3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 16 | at Endicott | L, 4-1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .600 |
| Oct 20 | Wentworth | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .800 |
| Oct 23 | Curry | W, 2-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 26 | at Roger Williams | L, 1-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 28 | at Wentworth | L, 2-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
Game Log - Extended Goalkeeper
| Date | Opponent | Score | gp | wins | losses | ties | shutouts | min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Mass. Maritime | W, 4-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 90:00 |
| Sep 4 | Westfield St. | L, 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 92:53 |
| Sep 5 | Lasell | W, 3-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 8 | at Emmanuel (Mass.) | L, 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 90:00 |
| Sep 11 | at MIT | L, 5-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 15 | Framingham St. | W, 2-1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 18 | Gordon | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 90:00 |
| Sep 25 | Salve Regina | L, 3-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sep 28 | Lesley | W, 1-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 2 | at Western New Eng. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 90:00 |
| Oct 5 | at #21 Babson | T, 0-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 9 | Nichols | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 90:00 |
| Oct 12 | at U. of New England | W, 5-3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 16 | at Endicott | L, 4-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 90:00 |
| Oct 20 | Wentworth | L, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 90:00 |
| Oct 23 | Curry | W, 2-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 26 | at Roger Williams | L, 1-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 28 | at Wentworth | L, 2-0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Statistic | gp | gs | ga | sv | sv% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 8 | 8 | 16 | 35 | .686 |
| Conference | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22 | .733 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | .800 |
| Away | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | .524 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1.000 |
| Losses | 5 | 5 | 16 | 25 | .610 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | .636 |
| October | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | .724 |
| Statistic | gp | wins | losses | ties | shutouts | min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3/0 | 722:53 |
| Conference | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2/0 | 450:00 |
| Exhibition | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0:00 |
| Location | ||||||
| Home | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3/0 | 452:53 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | 270:00 |
| Neutral | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0:00 |
| Result | ||||||
| Wins | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 270:00 |
| Losses | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0/0 | 452:53 |
| Month | ||||||
| September | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2/0 | 362:53 |
| October | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1/0 | 360:00 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | ga/g | gaa | sv/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 8 | 8 | 2.00 | 1.99 | 4.38 |
| Conference | 5 | 5 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 4.40 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 5 | 5 | 1.20 | 1.19 | 4.80 |
| Away | 3 | 3 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.67 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 3 | 3 | .00 | 0.00 | 3.33 |
| Losses | 5 | 5 | 3.20 | 3.18 | 5.00 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 1.98 | 3.50 |
| October | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.25 |
| Statistic | gp | min/g |
|---|---|---|
| Event | ||
| Total | 8 | 90:22 |
| Conference | 5 | 90:00 |
| Exhibition | - | 0:00 |
| Location | ||
| Home | 5 | 90:35 |
| Away | 3 | 90:00 |
| Neutral | - | 0:00 |
| Result | ||
| Wins | 3 | 90:00 |
| Losses | 5 | 90:35 |
| Month | ||
| September | 4 | 90:43 |
| October | 4 | 90:00 |
News mentions
The Suffolk men’s soccer team’s attention has turned to the post-season as the eight-seeded Rams will tangle with the seventh-seed Wentworth Thursday, Oct. 28 in the Opening Round of the 2021 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer heads to Roger Williams, Tuesday, Oct. 26 for its regular-season finale. The Rams and Hawks tangle in Bristol, Rhode Island, at 4 p.m.
The Suffolk men’s soccer team concludes its 2021 regular-season home schedule Saturday, Oct. 23 with a clash against Curry as part of the sixth annual Rams Fan Fest at East Boston Memorial Park’s James A. Sartori Stadium. Prior to the 4 p.m. first kick, the Rams will honor the playing careers of the members of the Suffolk’s Classes of 2021 and 2022.
Brady Sorensen’s game-tying goal would not be enough to fuel a Suffolk men’s soccer comeback as Wentworth reclaimed the advantage 50 seconds after the Rams’ sophomore leveled the playing field to take a 2-1 lead it even relinquished Wednesday night at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
Suffolk men’s soccer opens its final full week of the regular-season with a midweek matchup against Commonwealth Coast Conference and Boston rival Wentworth Wednesday, Oct. 20. The Leopards stop by James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park for a 7 p.m. showdown.
Endicott put away three unanswered goals over the second half to hand Suffolk men’s soccer a 4-1 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) setback Saturday afternoon at Hampstead Stadium.
Suffolk men’s soccer makes the trip to Endicott Saturday, Oct. 19 for a 4 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contest.
Xander Balog of the Suffolk men’s soccer team was named Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Week after a 1-0-0 week in net, the league office unveiled Tuesday afternoon.
Suffolk men’s soccer ventures to Biddeford, Maine, Tuesday, Oct. 12 to tangle with the University of New England. The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) clash is set to commence at 4 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer returned to the friendly confines of East Boston Memorial Stadium and picked up a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) victory over Nichols, defeating the Bison by a score of 1-0 on Saturday evening. Nigel Leo’s strike in the 65th minute was the difference maker for the Rams.
Suffolk men's soccer returns to East Boston for a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup on Saturday, Oct. 9 against Nichols. The Rams’ and Bison’s first-ever meeting is set to kickoff at 4 p.m. at East Boston Memorial Park’s James A. Sartori Stadium.
Suffolk men’s soccer will be tested Tuesday, Oct. 5 as it heads to Babson to tangle with the No. 21 Beavers at 3 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer slipped to Wester New England, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Supernant Stadium in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play.
Suffolk men’s soccer heads out on the road with a trip to Springfield, Massachusetts on tap Saturday, Oct. 2 for a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) clash at Western New England. First kick is set for 3 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer caps off a three-game homestand Tuesday, Sept. 28 when it entertains Lesley at 7 p.m. at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
In the midst of a three-game home stay, Suffolk men’s soccer looks to remain unbeaten in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action Saturday, Sept. 25 when it entertains Salve Regina at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m.
A late header by Erik Van Even helped Suffolk men’s soccer start the Commonwealth Coast Conference in the win column as the freshman’s goal lifted the Rams over Gordon, 1-0, Saturday afternoon at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
Suffolk men’s soccer will make its highly anticipated Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) debut this Saturday, Sept. 18 when the Rams tangle with Gordon at 3:00 p.m. at East Boston Memorial Park’s James A. Sartori Stadium.
The Suffolk men’s soccer team looks to get back on track as it returns to the friendly confines of East Boston Memorial Park’s James A. Sartori Stadium Wednesday, Sept. 15 for a midweek matchup versus Framingham State. The Boston Rams four-game homestand opener is on tap to begin under the lights at 7:00 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer heads to across the Charles River Saturday, Sept. 11 for a matchup at MIT. The non-conference contest is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer will make its first road trip of the season Wednesday, Sept. 8 as it heads across town to Fenway for a midweek match at Emmanuel. First kick at Clemente Field is set for 7 p.m.
Blocks away from Suffolk University’s College Series at Fenway Park where the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays were in a pitcher’s duel, men’s soccer and Emmanuel had an offensive outburst at Clemente Field Wednesday night. The Rams fell on the wrong side of a 4-3 decision to slip in its road debut in the Bill Maddock era.
Suffolk men’s soccer has a fully booked weekend slate as the Rams will host both Westfield State and Lasell at East Boston Memorial Park’s James A. Sartori Stadium. The Owls stop by Saturday, Sept. 4 for a 3 p.m. first kick with the Lasers paying a visit to Eastie on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 12 p.m.
Rain poured from start to finish, but it was no match for Suffolk men’s soccer as it opened the 2021 campaign and the Bill Maddock era with an impressive 4-0 cleansheet over Mass. Maritime Wednesday night at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
More than half of Suffolk’s men’s soccer’s 35-man roster will put on the blue-and-gold for the first time as head coach Bill Maddock recruited 19 newcomers to join the Rams ranks for the 2021 campaign.
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