Bentley University

2015: First choice at fullback who started 17 matches … helped set up game-winning 3^rd goal in 76^th minute of 3-2 victory over Southern Conn St. in Northeast-10 Quarterfinal match Nov. 3 … helped Bentley to 3-1 win over AIC Oct. 30 with a goal in 15^th minute … notched an assist as Bentley topped Caldwell 3-1 Sept. 6.

2014: Played in 16 matches and made 11 starts … made collegiate debut in the starting line-up of season-opening match vs. Dominican (N.Y.) … scored first career goal at Franklin Pierce Sept. 30 … started in wins over Assumption Oct. 3, American Int’l Oct. 11 and Adelphi Oct. 25.

Before Bentley: 2013 graduate of Westfield High School … named All-Union County during his career at Westfield … helped team to the NJ state tournament three straight seasons … played club soccer with the Football Club of New Jersey.

Personal: Majoring in accountancy … age as of Sept. 1: 22 … son of Tom and Beth Ripperger … has two siblings, Erica (20) and Jessica (15).