Written by Athletic Communications Intern Nevaeh Wall
Royal Reflection shines a light on the senior student-athletes who embody what it means to be a Royal. In this edition, we feature
Owen Barlow of The University of Scranton men's soccer team as he reflects on the moments that defined his time here.
Favorite Scranton memory?
- Winning the Landmark Championship my freshman year as the 4th seed
One lesson Scranton athletics taught you?
- To enjoy the moment whether it be practice, lift, or matches
Pregame or pre-competition ritual you'll miss most?
- Talking with the trainers about their day
Teammate who made the biggest impact on you?
Best advice you've received during your career?
- Don't get too high or too low
What does being a Royal mean to you?
- Being a Royal means having the opportunity to represent something bigger than myself
What are you most proud of from your time at Scranton?
- I am most proud of my sustained improvement as a player and person throughout my time at Scranton
What surprised you most about yourself this past season?
- My ability to appreciate every opportunity I had to step on the field
How do you hope to be remembered by your coaches and your teammates?
- I hope to be remembered as a competitor who knew how to make others laugh while also improving the level at training
What's next after graduation?
- I will be working on a fixed income desk for MetLife Investment Management in Philadelphia
