Bio

CAREER BESTS

AS A JUNIOR...

• Made collegiate debut on October 3 at the Saints Invitational, firing a 110 at the George Wright Golf Course with a 59 on the front followed by a 51 on the back.

AS A SOPHOMORE...

• Did not compete on the Emmanuel College golf team

AS A FRESHMAN...

• Did not compete on the Emmanuel College golf team

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

• Van Auken is an avid golfer and plays often at his home course, Sassamon Trace
• Was a two-sport athlete at Natick High School, earning varsity letters on the volleyball and track & field teams
• Helped lead the NHS volleyball team to the postseason all three seasons he played varsity including his senior campaign when he was named a team captain
• Helped NHS advance to the Division Semifinals during his sophomore and senior seasons
• On the track team, Van Auken threw the shot put and competed in the high jump

PLAYER PROFILE

Major: Economics
Career Aspirations: Entrepreneur
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Omelet
Favorite Late Night Snack: Hostess cupcakes
Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Chapel
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Competing in the volleyball playoffs senior year at NHS
Most Respected Professional Athlete: Tom Brady