Oscar Umar

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Accra, Ghana
	High School: Kent School

	Height / Weight: 6-0 / 160
	Position: Midfielder
	Birthdate: 02/20/1993

11/08/2012

Soroka, Umar and Sheridan Honored by BIG EAST

Wildcats are part of post-season honor roll announced by conference

11/02/2012

Villanova Set to Visit No. 6 Connecticut in BIG EAST Quarterfinal

Winner to advance to BIG EAST Semifinal at Red Bull Arena

10/31/2012

Wildcats Prepare to Face Seton Hall in BIG EAST Championship

Thursday's game to be played at 2:00 p.m.

10/15/2012

Syracuse and Wildcats Set to Square Off in Wednesday Matinee

Two 10-win teams come into contest eager to add points in BIG EAST playoff chase

10/13/2012

Umar's Goal and Strong Defense Lift Wildcats Past Cincinnati 1-0

Villanova now is 10-2-2 with four regular season games remaining

11/11/2011

Men's Soccer vs. St. John's

Villanova played St. John's in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Championship at Red Bull Arena on November 11.

10/19/2011

Men's Soccer vs. Lafayette

Villanova played to a 0-0 draw at Lafayette on October 4, 2011.

09/27/2011

Men's Soccer vs. Drexel

Wildcats Aug. 31 victory over Drexel

A gifted ball distributor with a knack for creating scoring opportunities for his teammates ... Terrific vision and feel for the game ... Destined to become a team leader as he develops.

2011

Made an impact from his first day of practice ... Started all 21 games the Wildcats played and contributed two goals and four assists ... Both goals came in a 3-2 loss at Rutgers on Oct. 12 ... Recorded an assist in each of the first two college games he played in wins over Manhattan (2-0) and Drexel (1-0) ... Also credited with an assist in a 3-1 win over St. John's on Oct. 19.

Personal

A native of Ghanna, he came to the Kent School and made a major impact on the soccer program ... In 2008 he led the Kent School to its first playoff appearance in more than two decades ... In 2009 and '10, he led the Kent School to the New England finals ... As a senior in 2010, he was an all-state pick in Connecticut and was a three time WNEPSSA choice.