Jacob Erlandson Joins Men's Soccer Program
February 05, 2020 | Men's Soccer
Bowling Green State University men's soccer coach Eric Nichols has announced the addition of Jacob Erlandson to the program. Erlandson is enrolled in classes for the Spring 2020 semester and will participate in spring competitions with the Falcons.
Erlandson will be a senior in the fall of 2020. A native of Waynesville, Ohio, he joins the Falcons after playing three seasons at Huntington (Ind.) University.
Erlandson is coming off of a 2019 season in which he was named the Crossroads League Defender of the Year and was also named an NAIA All American.
"Jake has big ambitions for his senior season and we are honored that he chose BGSU to help him realize those ambitions," said Nichols. "He is athletic, competitive, technical and he is a great leader. Â We are thrilled to have him and expect him to make a quick transition."
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JACOB ERLANDSON | 6-1 | D | Waynesville, Ohio | Dayton Christian HS | Huntington [Ind.] Univ.
PRIOR TO BGSU
Earned three letters at Huntington University for coach Russ Lawson ... had totals of 21 goals (including 11 game-winning goals), two assists and 44 points during those three seasons with the Foresters.
2019 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named an NAIA All American ... earned honorable mention to the NAIA A-A squad ... became just the second member of the Foresters to earn that honor in the last decade ... from his center-back position, anchored an HU defense that posted 10 shutouts on the year ... was named the Crossroads League Defender of the Year as voted on by the CL coaches ... HU led the league in goals allowed per game (0.78) ... at the other end of the field, led the team in scoring with 10 goals ... he led the entire NAIA in GWG, with seven ... was a perfect 5-for-5 on penalty kicks on the year ... the team finished 15-5-3 and repeated as the CL Tournament champions, earning the league's automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament for the second-straight season.
2018 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named to the All-CL Second Team ... had five goals and 12 points, tying for third on the team in both categories ... helped the defense keep six clean sheets ... played multiple roles for the Foresters, starting the year by anchoring the back line, before moving up front later in the season ... team went 11-8-3 overall and won the Crossroads League Tournament championship, advancing to the NAIA National Tournament.
2017 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named to the All-CL Second Team ... had six goals and 12 points, ranking second on the club in both categories ... two of his goals were game winners ... team went 9-4-4 and kept nine clean sheets.
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BGSU closed the 2019 season with an overall record of 13-7-1. The Falcons posted a double-digit win total for the first time since 2014 and just the second time since 1998. BGSU more than doubled the team's win total from a year ago. Nichols and the Falcons had five seniors on the 26-man 2019 roster.
For more information on the men's soccer program, follow the Falcons on Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUmenssoccer), Instagram (bgsumenssoccer) and Facebook (BGMensSoccer) as well as on the web right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
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Erlandson will be a senior in the fall of 2020. A native of Waynesville, Ohio, he joins the Falcons after playing three seasons at Huntington (Ind.) University.
Erlandson is coming off of a 2019 season in which he was named the Crossroads League Defender of the Year and was also named an NAIA All American.
"Jake has big ambitions for his senior season and we are honored that he chose BGSU to help him realize those ambitions," said Nichols. "He is athletic, competitive, technical and he is a great leader. Â We are thrilled to have him and expect him to make a quick transition."
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JACOB ERLANDSON | 6-1 | D | Waynesville, Ohio | Dayton Christian HS | Huntington [Ind.] Univ.
PRIOR TO BGSUEarned three letters at Huntington University for coach Russ Lawson ... had totals of 21 goals (including 11 game-winning goals), two assists and 44 points during those three seasons with the Foresters.
2019 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named an NAIA All American ... earned honorable mention to the NAIA A-A squad ... became just the second member of the Foresters to earn that honor in the last decade ... from his center-back position, anchored an HU defense that posted 10 shutouts on the year ... was named the Crossroads League Defender of the Year as voted on by the CL coaches ... HU led the league in goals allowed per game (0.78) ... at the other end of the field, led the team in scoring with 10 goals ... he led the entire NAIA in GWG, with seven ... was a perfect 5-for-5 on penalty kicks on the year ... the team finished 15-5-3 and repeated as the CL Tournament champions, earning the league's automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament for the second-straight season.
2018 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named to the All-CL Second Team ... had five goals and 12 points, tying for third on the team in both categories ... helped the defense keep six clean sheets ... played multiple roles for the Foresters, starting the year by anchoring the back line, before moving up front later in the season ... team went 11-8-3 overall and won the Crossroads League Tournament championship, advancing to the NAIA National Tournament.
2017 AT HUNTINGTON
Was named to the All-CL Second Team ... had six goals and 12 points, ranking second on the club in both categories ... two of his goals were game winners ... team went 9-4-4 and kept nine clean sheets.
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BGSU closed the 2019 season with an overall record of 13-7-1. The Falcons posted a double-digit win total for the first time since 2014 and just the second time since 1998. BGSU more than doubled the team's win total from a year ago. Nichols and the Falcons had five seniors on the 26-man 2019 roster.
For more information on the men's soccer program, follow the Falcons on Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUmenssoccer), Instagram (bgsumenssoccer) and Facebook (BGMensSoccer) as well as on the web right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
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