Colgate University Athletics

Sophomore Year (2009): Made his collegiate debut in the September 1st game against Long Island ... made his first collegiate start against Hartwick on October 6th ... saw action in a total of 14 games, starting in four ... finished the season with one assist, seven shots and four shots on goal.

Freshman Year (2008): Did not play

Before Colgate: A four-year letterwinner at Simsbury High School ... tallied eight goals and six assists at center midfield during his senior year ... captain his senior year ... Simsbury was the 2006 State Class LL champions ... the Trojans were CC North Champions in both 2006 and 2007 ... named the 2007 Conference Player of the Year ... two-time all-conference player ... named all-state in 2007 and was selected to the Senior Bowl ... also lettered in golf ... has played four years of club soccer with FSA Soccer Plus ... FSA were the 2007 Connecticut Division I Premier League runner-up.

Personal: Full name is William E. Zabel ... parents are Greg and Kelly Zabel of Simsbury, Conn. ... has one brother Michael and one sister Katelyn ... born in Orange, Calif. ... major is undeclared.