Naval Academy Athletics

2013 - SENIOR: Graduates ranked second in school history with 72 career games played ... started 21 games as an outside back in 2013 ... was credited with one assist on the season ... starter on a defensive backline that ranked 15th in nation in goals-against average (0.70) and posted a school record 11 shutouts ... assisted on Martin Sanchez's game-winning goal in the 68th minute in Navy's 3-0 win over VCU in the NCAA First Round (Nov. 21) ... played 50 or more minutes in 19 games. 2012 - JUNIOR: Busse played in all 17 games, drawing a start against Howard in the second-to-last game of the season ... played a season-high 83 minutes in the 2-1 overtime win over No. 20-ranked George Mason ... recorded single shots against Old Dominion, Bucknell, Lehigh and Longwood. 2011 - SOPHOMORE: Busse had a decent sophomore campaign, appearing in 18 games with 14 starts, missing just the Patriot League Tournament game against American ... Busse tied for the team lead in assists with three and ranked seventh on the team in minutes played and points (3) ... Busse dished out two assists against Delaware, tying a Glenn Warner Soccer Facility record ... also added an assist in Navy's 3-0 blanking of Howard ... recorded shots against Richmond, Army and Bucknell. 2010 - FRESHMAN: Busse had a strong freshman season, appearing in all 16 games while earning the start in the final 11 games of the season ... was part of a Navy defense that led the Patriot League in goals against average (0.77) and ranked 22nd nationally, allowing just 13 goals ... recorded an assist on Dave Arnold's game-winning goal in the season-opening 3-1 win over Wofford ... totaled four shots on the season, coming against UMBC, Army, George Washington and Howard ... played at least 80 minutes in each of the last eight matches. PERSONAL: Busse lettered three times in soccer Torrey Pines High School before graduating in 2010 ... led team to the 2009 Avocado League Championship and the 2008 CIF - San Diego Championship ... as a senior in 2009, was the Avocado League Player of the Year, was an all-CIFââ'¬Ë†selection and named to the all-CIFââ'¬Ë†Academic Team ... was a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation ... born in San Diego, Calif. ... son of John and Cindy Busse ... enjoys surfing in his spare time ... majoring in mechanical engineering.