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Ben Sampson
Freshman
Defense
Woodbury, Minn. / Woodbury HS
At Delaware: Looks to add defensive depth for the Blue Hens as they defend their Colonial Athletic Association championship.
High School: Three-time letterwinner under head coach Joe Quintavalle at Woodbury (Minn.) High School • All-State and all-metro selection during senior season in 2011 • two-time all-conference selection in 2010 and 2011 • key contributor as a sophomore • helped team to a third place finish in the state tournament • AP Scholar and honor roll student during his prep career.
Personal: Benjamin Michael "Ben" Sampson • son of Mark and Louise Sampson • born Jan. 29, 1994 • mechanical engineering major at Delaware • father works for 3M • has two younger sisters, Rachel and Liz, in addition to two younger brothers, John and Scott • selected Delaware because of its engineering program and soccer team • started playing soccer at the age of five • considers his father his biggest sports influence • lived in Poland for two years as a youngster • enjoys playing pickleball and tennis in his free time.
