Yellowjackets Sign Soccer Transfer from Evansville (July 14, 2003)

BILLINGS, MT – MSU Billings men’s soccer coach Doug Seigle announced Monday that Dustin Kono, a 5-foot-10 midfielder/defender from Aberdeen, South Dakota, will transfer to MSUB from Division I University of Evansville.  Kono played in 14 of 20 games for the Purple Aces last season as a true freshman.

Kono graduated in 2002 from Aberdeen Central High School where he earned all-state honors as a junior and senior.  He was the team MVP and team captain in his senior season, scoring eight goals and 20 points as ACHS finished 7-6-6 and placed third at the state tournament.  He also helped the track team to the 2002 state championship while running on the three-time 4x100 meter relay state championship squad.

“I think MSU Billings will be a good place to further my education,” said Kono, who majors in pre-pharmacy.  “I love Montana and the things there are to do outdoors and on campus.  I look forward to competing with the Yellowjackets.”