Mercyhurst University Athletics

2009: Appeared in 13 games…Scored one goal and one assist for two points…Recorded 17 groundballs and caused two turnovers…Tallied goal in season-opening 9-6 win at Wingate…Registered groundballs in every game but two…Went 1-1 on faceoffs…Five multiple-groundball outings, including season best three vs. Dominican.

2008: Played in 12 of 13 games...Scored two goals and picked up 20 ground balls...Added four caused turnovers...Scored a goal against both Dowling and Adelphi...Had a season-high five ground balls and forced a turnover against Wheeling Jesuit...Had a season-best two caused turnovers against Dowling.

2007: Played in nine games, picking up a season-high two groundballs against St. Andrews.

High School: Participated in basketball, football and lacrosse...In football, was a three time all-league and two time all state honoree...In basketball, was a two time all-league/all twin-tiers and all-star gazette...In lacrosse, was named all-league three time and named to the Class C all tournament team...Holds the records for career points and most goals/assist/points in a single season...As a captain, lead his basketball team to the New York State Final Four-Class C.

Personal: Majoring in intelligence studies...Participated in the key club in high school...son of Daniel and Christine Manuel...has one brother Patrick, and one sister Caley...brother Patrick plays football at the University of Rochester.