Senior (2006):
Grigalunas served as the Eagles' captain during his seniorseason, starting all 17 of Emory's games. Grigalunas scoredtwo goals for Emory, both of which were game winners. Thedefender scored the opening goal of the season for Emory, nettingthe first goal against Wisconsin-Lutheran. Grigalunas struckagain against the University of the South (Tenn.), scoring thegame-winning goal in a 3-0 win. The senior was a key memberof the Eagles' backfield as well, which compiled a 0.93 goalsagainst average and seven shutouts during the year. For hiscontributions on the field and his success in the classroom,Grigalunas was named to the Academic All-District First Team. He finishes his Emory career with 12 goals and 10 assists for 34points over 72 games played.
Junior (2005):
Grigalunas scored eight goals and added one assist for theEagles during his junior-year campaign. His 17 total pointswere good for fifth on the team. Grigalunas scored two goalson four different occasions last season. On September 7th,Grigalunas scored the game winning goal against Huntingdon College(AL). He appeared in 17 games for the Eagles, taking 24shots, 11 of which were on goal.
Sophomore (2004):
Alex Grigalunas started all 18 games for Emory this season andis the only Eagle to start every game over the past two years. Thesophomore defender had one goal and a career-best seven assists forthe season. Grigalunas led the UAA in assists in conference gameswith five en route to earning honorable mention for theall-conference team. On Oct. 15, Grigalunas assisted on all threeof the team's goals, becoming only the second player in schoolhistory to accomplish the feat.
Freshman (2003):
The freshman back started all 20 games for Emory, a squad rankedas high as No. 2 nationally during the season. His presence in thebackfield helped Emory secure a school record 0.69 goals againstaverage. Grigalunas scored his first collegiate goal, a game-winneragainst Piedmont (Ga.), in the team's opening-day game on Aug. 30.He also had two assists on the season to total four points.
Career Statistics:
| GP | GS | Goals | Assists | Points |
2003 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
2004 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
2005 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 17 |
2006 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Totals | 72 | 64 | 12 | 10 | 34 |
Quote:
"Everyone on the team has a high commitment level not only tothe game, but to school, and, most importantly, to each other. Thiscommitment provides a fabulous atmosphere to play and learn."