Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“I chose Niagara because of its small size and because it is very close to home. NU also has an excellent criminal justice program. The soccer program at Niagara is fantastic. Niagara was the best fit for me on and off the field.”

2017:
Went 1-9-2 in 13 appearances for the Purple Eagles...Held a .733 save percentage, allowing 28 goals in 1110:09 minutes of total field time...Recorded back-to-back shutouts against Saint Peter's (2-0 W, Oct. 7) and Siena (0-0 2OT T, Oct. 11).

2016:
Started 16 of 17 games for the Purple Eagles...4-10-2 record in goal...Ranked seventh in the MAAC in goals-against average (1.31), sixth in save percentage (.744), seventh in saves (61), and fourth in shutouts (5), setting career highs in each...Five shutouts were tied for third-most in a season in program history.....Named MAAC Defensive Player of the Week (9/26)...Ended season with consecutive shutouts vs. Manhattan (10/29) and vs. Canisius (11/2)...Made a season-high eight saves vs. Canisius (11/2).

2015:
Redshirted for the 2015 season.

2014:
Appeared in 12 games as a freshman for Niagara…Finished the season with a 2-6-2 record, 1.87 goals-against average, .667 save percentage, and two shutouts…Earned his first collegiate win in a 2-1 victory over Colgate (8/31)…Secured his first shutout in a 0-0 draw versus Monmouth (10/4)...Set a career high with 11 saves vs. Canisius (11/5).
 
Before Niagara:
Member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Revolution Empire Team in 2013-14…A two-year captain at Williamsville South, helping the squad to the 2011 State Cup Championship…An ECIC II First Team honoree as a junior…Captain of Revolution Empire Buffalo team during the 2012-13 season.
 
Personal:
Born in Buffalo, NY…Son of Tracy Casey…Has two brothers, Matthew and Joshua...Studying to earn his Master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration...Earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Niagara in 2018.