Nate Link

Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Naperville, Ill.
High School:
Naperville North

2013: Saw playing time in eight games … Fired one shot against Bellarmine (3/16).

2012: Appeared in 13 games for the Bears earning three starts… scored 6 goals on the year with a season high of two coming against Wagner (3/16)… recorded a season high 11 shots against Holy Cross (3/6).

2011: Played in all 13 games off the MU bench ... One goal and one assist ... Two points ... Six ground balls ... Two caused turnovers.

High School: A graduate of Naperville North (2010) … Coached by Kevin Benages … Two varsity seasons … Two-time team captain for the Huskies … Also led NNHS in scoring as a junior with 46 points (21 goals; 25 assists) and as a senior with 76 points (39 goals; 37 assists) … Led Huskies past the second round of state playoffs for the first time in school history … An Honor Roll student every semester as a prep … Played club lacrosse under coaches Jake Deane and Mike Gabel, earning True Lacrosse All-Star status.

Personal: Born November 24, 1991 in Berkeley, Ill. … Son of Greg and Diane Link … Has one younger sister … Favorite sports team is the Chicago Blackhawks … Favorite pre-game meal is black beans and rice … Says word that best describes him is “Tenacious” … Was also recruited by Air Force and Dartmouth … A political science major … Wants to become a trial lawyer.