Evan McCreary Class: Freshman Hometown: Canton, OH High School: Massillon Jackson Height: 6-4 Position: F

Coach Currier's Comment: "Evan is a big, athletic target forward with an excellent work rate. He has a tremendous history of scoring goals and led his club team to the national final."

2009:
One of three UD incoming freshmen to earn a spot on the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Rookie Team.

Prior to UD:Was named First Team all-Region and All-State his senior season at Massillon Jackson after leading the squad to a 17-1-2 record...Earned Federal League and District Player of the Year honors, and was named Jackson's MVP after scoring 21 goals in 2008...A four-time First Team All-Federal League pick and a three-time First Team All-County selection...Led the Polar Bears to a State runner-up finish in 2007 and three Federal League Championships (2005, 2007, 2008)...Played for the Everest FC that were crowned Regional Champs and were 2008 National Championship finalists.

Personal: Son of Brian McCreary and Kristina Nero and has five siblings; Amber, Zachary, Camden, Marissa and Xavier...Born Sept. 20, 1990...His grandfather Ronald Tuck was an All-American football player, his stepfather Daniel Nero played college baseball and his two brothers Zachary and Camden played college soccer...majoring in biology.