Jimmy Slayton | Men's Soccer | Wethersfield, Conn.
Named to the America East All-Conference Second Team this past season, Slayton rounded out his impressive career by leading the conference in total saves (91) and save percentage (.805), while ranking second in goals against average (1.01). A native of Wethersfield, Conn., Slayton was named America East Defensive Player of the Week four times in 2019, which is the most weekly honors for a Hartford player in a single season since 2003.
This past season, Slayton also etched his name into Hartford's record book after setting the program's record for shutouts in a single season with 10. The senior broke the record after keeping a clean sheet in the Hawks' 1-0 win against Binghamton in the quarterfinals of the America East Tournament. Slayton departs the program ranked tied for first in career shutouts (21), seventh in career wins (26), third in career GAA (1.11), sixth in career saves (273), sixth in career save percentage (.774) and 10th in single-season save percentage (.805).
In the classroom, Slayton was a four-time AE Commissioner's Honor Roll member and a two-time All-Academic Team honoree. This past season, he was named the AE Fall Scholar Athlete for men's soccer and a Presidential Scholar Athlete. He is set to graduate with a degree in entrepreneurial studies.
If you could relive one moment from your career as a Hartford Hawk, what would it be?
Winning the Conference Semis at UVM in overtime to advance to the championship.
What was your favorite Hartford Athletics event that you attended as a fan, and why?
Volleyball upsets UNH in the conference tournament in 2019.
What passions do you hope to pursue after graduation?
I hope to continue my professional soccer player for some time and move into the business world to make a difference afterwards.
What lessons will you take from your time at the University of Hartford?
Perseverance and determination have played a major role in my career at Hartford. Through a major injury, tough results, and challenging off-seasons, we were able to rise to the top and leave the program in a better place than where it was when we came in.
Do you have a favorite photo from your time as a student-athlete at the University of Hartford?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the abrupt end to winter and spring sports for the 2019-20 academic year, as well as the cancelation of several end-of-the-year activities for all student-athletes. The University of Hartford Department of Athletics would like the opportunity to thank our seniors for their dedication through their chosen sport. As a result, HartfordHawks.com will be posting Senior Salutes for each senior throughout the coming weeks.
