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Jersey Number 8
Matt Melton
- Position:
- D
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 145
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Suwanee, Ga.
- High School:
- North Gwinnett HS
- Prev School:
- Appalachian State
- Major:
- Multimedia Communications
SENIOR (2015)
Started all 13 games he played in … Tallied 2 assists while averaging just over 91 minutes per game.
JUNIOR (2014)
Played in 16 matches and started 14 in debut season at Georgia Southern at outside back ... Played every minute of 13 matches ... Helped the Eagles record four shutouts ... Tallied first assist at Georgia Southern against Florida Atlantic in the 5-4 win ... Took two shots in the season ... Earned Dean’s List honors in Fall of 2014 ... Averaged 84 minutes played per game.
SOPHOMORE (2013)(at Appalachian State)
Played 15 games with 11 starts ... Picked up first collegiate goal against UNCG ... Also added three assists on the season.
FRESHMAN (2012)(at Appalachian State)
Appeared in eight games with three starts ... Tallied two assists on the season with one against College of Charleston.
HIGH SCHOOL
Named varsity captain since sophomore season … coached by Michael Wentzler ... four-year letterwinner ... Played for Concorde Fire Academy under coach Adrian Powell.
PERSONAL
Son of Derrell Melton.
MAJOR
Multimedia Communications
Started all 13 games he played in … Tallied 2 assists while averaging just over 91 minutes per game.
JUNIOR (2014)
Played in 16 matches and started 14 in debut season at Georgia Southern at outside back ... Played every minute of 13 matches ... Helped the Eagles record four shutouts ... Tallied first assist at Georgia Southern against Florida Atlantic in the 5-4 win ... Took two shots in the season ... Earned Dean’s List honors in Fall of 2014 ... Averaged 84 minutes played per game.
SOPHOMORE (2013)(at Appalachian State)
Played 15 games with 11 starts ... Picked up first collegiate goal against UNCG ... Also added three assists on the season.
FRESHMAN (2012)(at Appalachian State)
Appeared in eight games with three starts ... Tallied two assists on the season with one against College of Charleston.
HIGH SCHOOL
Named varsity captain since sophomore season … coached by Michael Wentzler ... four-year letterwinner ... Played for Concorde Fire Academy under coach Adrian Powell.
PERSONAL
Son of Derrell Melton.
MAJOR
Multimedia Communications
Message from Athletic Director Chris Davis: Only For Southern 2026
Monday, February 02
The GATA Zone - Tennis
Thursday, January 15
Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Highlights: JLab Birmingham Bowl (12/29/25)
Tuesday, December 30
Georgia Southern Football Media Availability (12/29/25)
Tuesday, December 30
