1A   Rafael Santana
Rafael Santana

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School:
Western

Height / Weight:
6-6 / 215

Position:
Goal

Birthdate:
01/31/1980


“Possessing a 6-6 body and 6-8 wingspan, Raffi becomes a wall when opponents are trying to put the ball in the net. He should give us quality minutes in goal this year.”

As a Junior in 2000:Made nine saves in net during four quarters of action … compiled a .529 save percentage and 8.00 goals against average … scored two goals, added two assists, and made two saves in the 15-3 win over Boston College (9/9).

As a Freshman in 1999: Made 47 saves, with a .528 save percentage and a 7.30 goals against average in 23 quarters … made 11 saves in the 20-11 win over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy … stopped 10 shots in the 17-3 victory over Fordham … made 10 saves in the 22-6 win over Boston College.

Before UMass: Played water polo at Western H.S., where he was team MVP in 1997, ’98 and ’99 … team captain in his junior and senior seasons … earned first team All-State Championship honors … received first team All County honors … was the goalie on his all-star team in 1997, ’98 and ’99.

Personal Data: Born January 31, 1980 … son of Rafael and Beatriz Santana … an Engineering major.

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