Oklahoma City University Athletics

Expected to be a key contributor on defense … gained valuable experience as a sophomore.

2013: Started all 18 matches … took eight shots … four shots on goal.

2012: Played in 17 matches … started four matches … four shots … two shots on goal.

High school: Scored two goals and passed out five assists as a senior … Tulsa World all-metro ... all-VYPE team … first-team all-conference ... team captain … member of Class 6A state title team as junior … four-time academic all-conference … four-year letterman … coached by Alex Miranda and Matt Howe … competed for Tulsa Soccer Club ’94 Black … coached by Steve Earle … Oklahoma state champions six times … Region III runners-up three times … USYSA national league champions … member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in biology-pre med … son of Jonah and Misty Vandiver … father, Jonah, played soccer at OCU … enjoys playing Xbox and relaxing … member of Tri-Beta … chose OCU over Oral Roberts and Hastings … born Nov. 3, 1993 in Tulsa, Okla.

OCU Statistics

More on A.J.:
Most memorable athletic moment: Winning an Oklahoma class-6A state title
One word to describe me: Humble
Favorite athlete: Steven Gerrard
Activity to pass time on road trips: Bonding with teammates or music
Career plans: Sports doctor