Bowen White

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-2
Weight:
195
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Summit, N.J.
High School:
Summit

General: A three-time returning letterman who had an oustanding junior season...developed into Carolina’s most reliable long stick defensive midfielder...played in all 13 games after playing in only six games combined as a freshman and sophomore...one of just six seniors on the 2003 Tar Heel team...Dean’s List student at Carolina...has also been named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2002 Season: Played in all 13 games as a junior...was Carolina’s top long stick defensive midfielder...also filled in on close defense and on the man down unit...was UNC’s top long pole on the wing on faceoffs...was amongst the team leaders in ground balls with 32...had a season high five ground balls against Fairfield...also had four ground balls against Denver and at least one ground ball in all 13 games.

2001 Season: Played four games as a reserve defender in his sophomore year...saw action against Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Duke in the ACC Tournament and Pfeiffer...did a great job in the classroom as a sophomore...earned membership on the 2001 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2000 Season: Saw action in two games for the Tar Heels as a freshman against Pennsylvania and UMBC.

Prep: A June 1999 alumnus of Summit High School...four-year letterman in varsity lacrosse and four year letter winner in varsity soccer there...two-time captain of lacrosse team...named All-State three times on the lacrosse field...two-time All-America choice in lacrosse...three-year starter...twice was elected the captain of the lacrosse team and was the soccer team captain as a senior...led team to two Fitch Division championships...was named Union County Scholar Athlete of the Year...captained soccer team as senior...graduated with honors...was a Edward J. Bloustein Scholar and a Commended Scholar

Personal: Given name is Edward Bowen White...has two brothers.

Personality Chart

Nickname...Bo
College Major...Business Administration
Post-School Ambition...Financial Services
Hobbies...Skiing, music
Person Who Has Had the Greatest Influence on Your Athletic Career...Sean Dowling (high school lacrosse coach)
Athlete You Most Admire...Bo Jackson
Best Book You’ve Ever Read...Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Favorite Food...Sauerbraten
Favorite TV Show...Seinfeld
Favorite Movie...Saving Private Ryan
Biggest Sports Thrill...Starting in my first game at Carolina against Ohio State
Interesting Fact...Wants to tour the Alps and ski when he graduates from Carolina
Complete Name...Edward Bowen White
Birthdate and Birthplace ...February 5, 1981 in Princeton, N.J.
Parents’ Names...The late John F. White and Joan D. White.