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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2025 Men's Soccer Roster

Zach Jacobson, UWEC Photography
Zach Jacobson, UWEC Photography

27 Owen Backus

  • Height 6-0
  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Elkhorn, Wis.
  • High School Elkhorn
  • Position Forward

Biography

Awards & Honors


2024

Appeared in all 24 games … scored three goals, including one against Luther on September 18 and Augsburg on September 28 … recorded one assist in the 4-0 win over Carroll on October 9 … finished the season with 10 shots and five shots on goal … achieved two game-tying goals in the season
 

High School

Graduate of Elkhorn Area High School...1st team all conference (2021,2022,2023) All state Honorable Mention (2021, 2022) 1st team all state (2023) Great Lakes region team (2022,2023) team captain (2022,2023) team offensive player of the year (2021,2022,2023) team MVP (2023)

Personal

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?

"I chose UW- Eau Claire because of the good Business program, beautiful campus, successful soccer team, and adequate athletic facilities."
Why do you choose to play Division III?

"I chose to play D3 to be able to take on both academics and athletics in a comfortable fashion. While having time to make life long friends."
 

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?

"My role model is probably both of my grandparents because they are so kind and genuine. Even when they are confronted with hate, they take it and turn it into something good."


What is your pregame meal?

"Lots of bananas and other fruit."


What is your favorite move/show/tv series?

"Favorite tv show is Stranger things."

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?

"My Dorm Room"

Statistics

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 35

    2024Freshman

    Forward
    35
  • 27

    2025Sophomore

    Forward
    6'0"
    27