Ohio State Overview
• Graduated in May of 2020 with his degree in finance
• Started 25 of the 27 games that he played in with a 9.95 career goals-against average, .523 save percentage and 275 saves
• Posted a career record of 15-10
2020 (Redshirt Junior Season)
• Led the Big Ten in save percentage (.584), goals-against average (10.19) and total saves (94) in seven games before the COVID-19 outbreak cancelled the remainder of the season
• Was the Big Ten Specialist of the Week of Feb. 11 after making 18 saves in a 11-4 win at Boston University
• One month later, topped that mark with a 19-save performance as the Buckeyes defeated Hofstra, 12-10
• His 19 saves were tied for the most in a single-game by an Ohio State goalie since 2005
• Finished 15th nationally in saves per game (13.43), 10th in save percentage (.584) and 21st in goals-against average (10.19)
• Made 10 or more saves in six of Ohio State’s seven games
2019 (Redshirt Sophomore Season)
• Started 11 of Ohio State’s 12 games and finished with 120 saves.
• Had a 10.56 goals-against average and .502 save percentage.
• Ranked third in the Big Ten in goals-against average.
• Made 10 or more saves six times.
• Stopped 16 shots in the season-opener against Cleveland State (2/2) and two weeks later topped that with 17 saves vs. Massachusetts (2/16).
• Was named the Big Ten Specialist of the Week on Feb. 19.
• Named an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2018 (Redshirt Freshman Season)
• Started the final seven games of the season and played in a total of eight contests.
• Finished with an 8.80 goals-against average, .484 save percentage and 61 saves in 443:14 of action.
• Over the final four games of the season – all against ranked opponents – had a 7.00 goals against average.
• Double digit saves in each of his first two starts. Stopped 13 shots against Notre Dame (3/25) and followed that up with 12 saves versus Penn State (3/31).
2017 (Freshman Season)
• Did not see game action and redshirted.
• An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.
At The Hill Academy/The Rivers School
• Two-time all-league selection at Rivers.
• BostonLax All-American.
• Team MVP award in 2015.
• Under Armour All-America Game selection in 2016.
• Received Leadership Award at Hill Academy.
• Played for Top Gun Fighting Clams club team.
• Took a community service trip to Soweto, South Africa with Global Camps Africa, serving as a counselor and volunteer helping to educate and protect children from the everyday dangers they face involving HIV and AIDS.
Personal
• Son of Carol and Steve.
• Father played tennis at Miami (Fla.).
• Has two sisters, Kate and Jill.
• New England Patriots fan.
Kirson on why he chose Ohio State
“I chose Ohio State University not only because of its athletic tradition, but also for its academic reputation. Once I met the coaching staff and learned what it meant to be a Buckeye, I knew immediately Ohio State was where I wanted to go.”
