Bowling Green State University Athletics
2026 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 16
Sawyer Wilbanks
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lewis Center, Ohio
- High School:
- Olentangy
- Prev School:
- Ohio Premier
 |
Bowling Green |
- Came off the bench to make his collegiate debut in BGSU's season-opening win over Wright State
- Saw 13 minutes of action at Duquesne
- Made his first collegiate start in the IU Indy match, playing 31 minutes
2025 | Freshman
- Did not see match action
Olentangy High School |
Lewis Center, Ohio |
- Attended Olentangy H.S., graduating in May of 2025
- Was an All-Ohio First-Team selection as a senior in 2024
- Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year
- Also earned All-District First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-Region accolades
- As a senior, had 12 goals and 12 assists as the team advanced to the Division I state semifinals
- 2024 Varsity Captain
- Earned four letters for the Braves under coach Kyle Hamrick
- 2025 Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award recipient
Personal |
- Born in Minneapolis, Minn.
- Son of Nathan and Elizabeth Wilbanks
- Plans to major in sport management at BGSU
- Has a younger brother, Oliver
- Played for Ohio Premier 2006 ECNL for four years & Captain senior year
- 2025 ECNL All-American and Conference Player of the Year
- 4x ECNL Conference Championships
- Favorite athlete is Jordan Love
- Lists his father as his biggest influence
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