University of Toledo Athletics

Outlook & Highlights
Tied for first in school history in matches played (23, 2011) in single-season record book ... Member of UT's Dean’s List in three of last six semesters ... Started 30 of 59 matches in three seasons at Toledo (14 in 2013, 13 in 2012, three in 2011) ... Been asked to play variety of positions in collegiate career and shown tremendous attitude ... Play as outside back in spring showed great promise, both in individual defending as well as desire to help provide positive offensive contribution from wide positions out of back ... Worked hard to develop ability to win balls in air and was evident in spring matches.

As a Junior (2013)
Appeared in 15 matches, making 14 starts … Drew starting assignment in nine of 11 MAC contests … Missed four matches due to ankle injury (Aug. 30-Sept. 8) … Scored lone goal at Eastern Michigan (Sept. 29) … Played role in Toledo defense that posted three shutouts, tied for ninth-best mark in MAC ... Saw at least 75 minutes of match action on nine occasions, including career-high 90 minutes four times … Played every minute against Minnesota (Aug. 23), Western Michigan (Sept. 27), Bowling Green (Oct. 13) and Northern Illinois (Oct. 31) … Took four shots on goal … Fired season-high two shots at Eagles.

As a Sophomore (2012)
Appeared in all 21 matches, making 13 starts ... Started first 13 contests at forward (Aug. 17-Oct. 5) ... Notched match’s lone goal in 56th minute in UT’s 1-0 shutout victory at IPFW (Aug. 24) ... Saw at least 60 minutes of match action on seven occasions, including season-high 78 minutes at Western Michigan (Sept. 21) ... Took 14 shots on goal ... Fired career-tying best three shots vs. Mastodons.

As a Freshman (2011)
Appeared in all 23 matches, making three starts ... Appeared in starting lineup against Purdue (Aug. 19), nationally ranked Illinois (Aug. 21) and Texas Tech (Sept. 11) ... Had five points on season (two goals, one assist) ... Scored first collegiate goal at Western Michigan (Sept. 25) ... Also found back of net vs. Ohio in opening round of MAC Tournament (Oct. 30) ... Credited with assist vs. Niagara (Sept. 2) ... Saw at least 45 minutes of match action on five occasions, including season-high 51 minutes vs. Fighting Illini ... Took 18 shots on goal ... Fired season-high three shots vs. Boilermakers.

Prep
Four-year letterwinner in soccer and two in track & field at Brownsburg High School ... Finished as squad's leading scorer and Team MVP as senior, earning Indianapolis Metro-West Player of the Year honors and first-team all-league and all-district recognition ... Played key part in helping team advance to state semifinals and selected to Indianapolis Star "Super Team" and Indiana Soccer Coaches Association second-team ... Team captain as junior and received Indianapolis Metro-West first-team and second-team all-district laurels, leading squad to sectional and regional championship ... Played three years for Westside (2003-05) and six years for Dynamo FC (2005-11) on club level, capturing 2008 and ‘09 State Cup titles ... Also member of Indiana State team for five years (2004-08) and participated in U12-U16 Region 2 Camp ... Placed fifth in state in 4x400 in Spring 2008 on track team.

Personal
Given name is Rio Danielle James ... Born July 7, 1992 ... Parents are Gene and Kim James ... Has two brothers, Geno and Brock, and one sister, Lena .. Enjoys drawing, sewing and reading ... Majoring in recreational therapy.

James' Career Bests
Goals: 1 (four times)
Assists: 1 vs. Niagara (Sept. 2, 2011)
Points: 2 (four times)
Shots: 3 (two times)

James' Career Statistics