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Rus Bigege - Men's Soccer - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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Rus Bigege

Position

Defender

Height

5-10

Weight

160 lbs.

Class

Fr.

Hometown

Vyura, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Previous School

Sereno Chelsea FC

High School

Brophy College Prep

FRESHMAN (2015): Redshirt season

CLUB: Was captain for eight years for Sereno Chelsea FC … helped lead the club to one state championship and one state runner-up finish.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brophy College Prep in Phoenix where he played both basketball and soccer and also ran track … was named Most Inspiring Track Athlete.

PERSONAL: Born January 1, 1998 in Vyura, DRC … parents are Alice Nyamitavu and Bizimana Bigege, and Michele and Matt Feeney … has eight siblings: Maureen Feeney, Colleen Feeney, Mike Feeney, Joey Feeney, Theirry Byishimo, Mediatrice Bigege, Mignome and Nyandegeya … favorite athletes are Steve Nash and Ronaldinho … loves to eat steak … favorite sports team is the Phoenix Suns … likes to play basketball in his free time … majoring in business and also interested in law … came to UNM because of the fun and competitive spirit of the guys and to win a national championship.