Mitchell Cashion

Photo by: Dave Crenshaw

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-5
Weight:
145
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
College Station, Texas
High School:
College Station

TULSA – Was a four-year letterwinner ... started in 48 of 54 career contests … had two goals and eight assists for 12 career points … returned for a fifth season as the NCAA granted student-athletes an extra year of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SUPER SENIOR (2022) – Started in all 17 games … recorded assists against Marquette, SMU and Memphis … attempted 10 shots … helped post shutouts over Oral Roberts, Missouri State, Charlotte, UAB, Florida Atlantic, Memphis, UCF and Georgetown … was named TU’s “Man of the Match” against Kentucky and FIU.

SENIOR (2021) – Started in eight of 11 games played … was tabbed to The American all-tournament team … was named to the College Soccer News Team of the Week on Nov. 22 and the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week on Nov. 23 … had one goal, a game-winner against Creighton in the NCAA Second Round game … recorded an assist against SMU … attempted five shots, four of which were on goal … helped post shutouts against South Florida, Memphis, SMU (twice) and Creighton … after being injured in the first game of the 2020-21 campaign, returned to action against South Florida (10-3-2021).

JUNIOR (2020-21) – Started in one game before suffering a season-ending injury … recorded an assist while helping to shutout UCF … was tabbed to the College Soccer News Team of the Week on February 8 and the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week on February 9 … was named to The American preseason team.

SOPHOMORE (2019) – Started in all 15 games ... totaled five points ... recorded a goal against Lipscomb ... earned assists against Incarnate Word, Creighton and UCF ... attempted 14 shots ... helped post shutouts over Gonzaga, Incarnate Word and Temple ... was tabbed to the American Athletic Conference second team ... was named TU’s “Man of the Match” against Cincinnati and Memphis.

FRESHMAN (2018) – Started in seven of 10 games ... missed seven games due to injury ... helped post shutouts over #4 Michigan State, #25 Missouri State and Cincinnati ... attempted two shots ... was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week on August 27.

PRIOR TO TULSA – Played club soccer for the Houston Texans Soccer Academy ... helped the Texans claim the 2017 Development Academy National Championship ... earned an invitation to the 2018 Dallas Cup.

PERSONAL – Earned his bachelor’s degree in finance in December 2021 and is working on his master’s degree ... born August 2, 1999 ... son of Jarrod and Shannon Cashion ... was named to the 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.