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Gift Maworere
Class: Sr.
Hometown: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Height: 5-8
Weight: 170
Team: Men's Soccer
Position: M
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Biography
Playmaking defensive midfielder … one of the top athletes in the BIG EAST … strong player on the ground and in the air … shows a great understanding of the game … leads by example.

At West Virginia in 2008: Named all-BIG EAST honorable mention for the second-straight season … played in 18 of the team’s 19 games, earning the starting nod in each one … began the season as a midfielder and was converted to defense, where he excelled … recorded a shot against No. 19-ranked Notre Dame and Rutgers … played a major factor in the team’s strong defense throughout the season … part of a back line that allowed only 13 goals … selected to the league weekly honor roll on Sept. 22 … helped WVU earn an upset 1-0 shutout victory over No. 22-ranked Ohio State.

At West Virginia in 2007: Earned all-BIG EAST honorable mention accolades … started 21 games … a vital player in the midfield … launched 16 shots on the season … had two shots against Marquette, Connecticut and Maryland … played all 90 minutes in team’s second-round win over Virginia.

At West Virginia in 2006: Started all 20 matches as a true freshman … recorded seven shots … forced to sit out second match versus Buffalo due to a red card in Fairfield game … scored first career goal from long range against Marquette in a 4-0 win.

Prep: Standout for Episcopal High … voted school’s most valuable athlete in 2006 … 2004 and 2005 all-state selection … 2003 honorable mention all-state … 2003, 2004 and 2005 first-team all-conference … 2004 and 2005 Washington Post all-Met honorable mention … team MVP … Menno Soccer Classic MVP … played club soccer for the Alexandria Rangers … played for Highlanders Football Club (U-17) in Zimbabwe … invited to Zimbabwe U-15 national team camp … player of the year for the Zimbabwe Saints … also a standout in track, winning three conference championships (triple jump, long jump and 4x100 relay) … named to the Washington Post all-Met honorable mention team for track and 2005 first team all-conference track teams.

Personal: Son of Janet and William Maworere… birthday is Jan. 25 … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … pursuing a business administration degree with a major in management.

Maworere’s Career Statistics
Year	M	MS	S	G	GWG	A	Pts
2006	20	20	7	1	0	0	2
2007	21	21	16	0	0	0	0
2008	18	18	2	0	0	0	0
Career	59	59	25	1	0	0	2
Feature Articles

 Men's Soccer: Four Earn League Awards
Zach Johnson, Gift Maworere, Abel "Shadow" Sebele and Eric Schoenle all earned all-BIG EAST honors at the annual awards banquet.
 Men's Soccer: Maworere Lifts WVU in OT
The West Virginia University men’s soccer team a 2-1 overtime win over DePaul on a chilly Sunday evening at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.
 Men's Soccer: Tournament Team Announced
The WVU/NIKE Classic, presented by Jerseys Subs, the WVU Classic all-tournament team has been announced.
 Men's Soccer: Pitch Points
The first edition of Pitch Points on Aug. 18 - Gift Maworere
 Two Earn League Honors
A pair of West Virginia University men’s soccer players garnered All-BIG EAST honors at the annual awards banquet on Thursday evening in Tampa, Fla.


    
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