MSOC Announces Addition of Grad Transfer Ben Barkley
12/13/2021 1:17:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Forward/Midfielder will join MU as graduate transfer from Tulsa
MILWAUKEE — Marquette men's soccer head coach Louis Bennett announced the addition of graduate transfer Ben Barkley Monday afternoon.
Barkley joins the Golden Eagles as a sixth-year forward/midfielder who spent the past four seasons at Tulsa. A starter last year for one of the nation's top-ranked programs, Barkley ranked third among Tulsa players in 2021 with 13 points (3 goals, 7 assists). The Tulsa, Oklahoma native will be eligible to play immediately.
Ben Barkley | Forward/Midfield | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Bishop Kelley HS/Tulsa
Prior to Marquette:Â Spent the past four seasons at Tulsa after beginning his collegiate career at Saint Louis... While starting 15 games for the Golden Hurricanes in 2021, helped the team to a No. 2 ranking in the final regular season United Soccer Coaches poll and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament... Ranked third on the squad with 12 points, totaling three goals and a team-high seven assists... Took 26 shots, tied for second-most on the team... Started in six of 12 games in 2020-21, ranking second on the team in goals (2) and points (6)... Played in 10 games as a junior in 2019 after not making any appearances as a sophomore... At Saint Louis in 2017, appeared in five games and had two shot attempts... Was named a Top Drawer Soccer second team All-American as a senior at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Â
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Why He Chose MU:Â "I chose Marquette University for the opportunity to continue my education at an outstanding university while also competing in one of the nation's best soccer conferences. The coaching staff and their belief in me and my ability made my decision to join Marquette an extremely easy one. I can't wait to get started!"
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Coach Bennett: "We're excited to add a player with Ben's experience and his abilities. He can really add some of the things that we wanted to highlight, especially in the attacking third to help us become more effective and more efficient. He has experience going to the NCAA Tournament, which is obviously a place where we've been and where we want to continue to go. He's really a great player who is coming to us from a great program."Â
Barkley joins the Golden Eagles as a sixth-year forward/midfielder who spent the past four seasons at Tulsa. A starter last year for one of the nation's top-ranked programs, Barkley ranked third among Tulsa players in 2021 with 13 points (3 goals, 7 assists). The Tulsa, Oklahoma native will be eligible to play immediately.
Ben Barkley | Forward/Midfield | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Bishop Kelley HS/Tulsa
Prior to Marquette:Â Spent the past four seasons at Tulsa after beginning his collegiate career at Saint Louis... While starting 15 games for the Golden Hurricanes in 2021, helped the team to a No. 2 ranking in the final regular season United Soccer Coaches poll and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament... Ranked third on the squad with 12 points, totaling three goals and a team-high seven assists... Took 26 shots, tied for second-most on the team... Started in six of 12 games in 2020-21, ranking second on the team in goals (2) and points (6)... Played in 10 games as a junior in 2019 after not making any appearances as a sophomore... At Saint Louis in 2017, appeared in five games and had two shot attempts... Was named a Top Drawer Soccer second team All-American as a senior at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Â
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Why He Chose MU:Â "I chose Marquette University for the opportunity to continue my education at an outstanding university while also competing in one of the nation's best soccer conferences. The coaching staff and their belief in me and my ability made my decision to join Marquette an extremely easy one. I can't wait to get started!"
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Coach Bennett: "We're excited to add a player with Ben's experience and his abilities. He can really add some of the things that we wanted to highlight, especially in the attacking third to help us become more effective and more efficient. He has experience going to the NCAA Tournament, which is obviously a place where we've been and where we want to continue to go. He's really a great player who is coming to us from a great program."Â
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