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2011: Coming in as a redshirt freshman, Byars was USAO’s starting keeper, only missing one start all season. Spending almost 2,000 minutes in the box, Byars allowed just 16 goals while collecting 67 saves. He had a season-high nine saves against Missouri Valley in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament. The Drovers went on to shut out MVC. For the season, Byars earned 17 wins and 10 shutouts. He ended the season with a goals against average of 0.744, which is eighth in the NAIA and first in the conference. For his efforts, Byars earned SAC All-Conference First Team honors.

2010: After high school, Byars went to Midwestern State, where he redshirted one season.

High School: At Putnam City North High School, Byars was named All-America and All-State his senior year. He was also named All-District three years in a row. In 2008, he was a Gatorade National Player nominee. He helped lead his team to become state runners up in 2007.

Major: Physical Education and Business Administration

Interesting Fact: Has no ligaments in his left shoulder