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Jean-Pierre van der Merwe
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Jean-Pierre van der Merwe

Class:
RS Freshman
Hometown:
Mogale City, South Africa
High School:
Players Academy College
Last College:
Akron
Height / Weight:
6-4 / 186
Position:
GK
Major:
Pre-Business Administration



11/02/2012

Colonials Athletics Weekend Preview

Men's and Women's Swimming Welcomes Drexel to Smith Center Pool; Men's Soccer and Sailing Hit the Road

10/28/2012

GW Men's Soccer Downed by No. 20 Saint Louis, 5-0

Colonials Conclude Season Saturday at No. 22 Charlotte

10/27/2012

GW Men's Soccer Falls to Butler, 4-0

Colonials Face No. 20 Saint Louis on Sunday

10/25/2012

Colonials Athletics Weekend Preview

Women's Soccer, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming to Host Home Competition while Volleyball, Men's Golf, Men's Water Polo and Men's Soccer All Hit the Road

09/29/2012

GW Men's Soccer Drops Non-Conference Finale to Longwood, 3-1

Colonials Begin Atlantic 10 Play on Friday at Richmond

2012 at GW
Saw action in nine games and made eight starts in goal for a total of 765:00 ... Posted a 2.35 goals-against average and a .701 save percentage with 47 saves ... Made his collegiate debut against George Mason (8/30) and stopped three shots without allowing a goal in the second half ... Made his first career start in a 2-1 win over Howard in the D.C. College Cup (9/1) ... Recorded five saves in his first career shutout, a 2-0 victory over Liberty at VMI's Jay Sculley Memorial Tournament and was named to the All-Tournament Team (9/9) ... Stopped seven shots against Bryant (9/16), then followed with a career-high 11 saves against UMBC (9/22).

2011-12 AT AKRON
Received a redshirt as a true freshman ... Member of an Akron team which advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

PERSONAL
Jean-Pierre van der Merwe ... Born Sept. 12, 1992 in Petroia, South Africa ... Son of Helene Bernstein and James van der Merwe ... Has three younger sisters, Marian, Michelle and Kristen, and two younger brothers, Andrew and Daniel ... Intends to major in accounting.

Coach Jones' Take: "Jean-Pierre is a highly motivated goalkeeper who will be pushing for the starting position this fall. He is a technically solid keeper with great size and command of his area to lead our defense."

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