45
Ben Wayer
Defense
Position
6'3''
Height
215 lbs.
Weight
Junior
Class
Alexandria, Va.
Hometown
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School
High School
Instagram
Twitter

Ben Wayer Pronunciation
TIFFANY ON WAYER
2022 – “Taking the proverbial next step in front of our eyes, and these are not baby steps … Making plays up and down the field … Anticipates the opposing offense’s next pass, and then attacks the ball or the receiver … Hunts ground balls and has exceptional skills to make them end up in his long stick.” 2021 – “A lot to work with here … has a sophisticated handle with his long stick … will focus as a long-stick midfielder and play on faceoff wings … proving himself already to have a good foundation with the team schemes.”
2022
- Appeared in 11 of UVA’s 16 games as a long-stick midfielder
- Picked up 15 ground balls and caused nine opponent turnovers
- Scored two goals, including one in the Cavaliers NCAA Tournament First Round game at Brown (May 14)
- Tied his season high of four ground balls in UVA’s NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals matchup against No. 1 Maryland (May 22)
2021
- Appeared in 12 of UVA’s 18 games
- Missed six games with an injury
- Picked up 19 ground balls and caused 3 turnovers
- Made collegiate debut against Towson and picked up five ground balls
- Picked up three ground balls in the NCAA title game against Maryland
- Scored one goal and dished one assist against High Point
HIGH SCHOOL
- Four-year starter
- Part of two state championship teams and a member of the 2019 IAC runner-up team
- A three-time all-state and All-IAC honoree
- A three-time Under Armour Underclass team member
- Named second-team All-Met from the Washington Post in 2019 and honorable mention in 2018
- Member of the 2020 IAC championship team and 2020 state runner-up squad that went 30-4
- Two-year starter as a defensive end
- Two-year starter as a forward
- Earned nine letters in high school
PERSONAL
- Son of Ellen and Kevin Wayer
- Has two brothers, Calum and Alex
- Mom, Ellen, played basketball at the University of Rochester (1989-90)
- Volunteer work includes Old Presbyterian Meeting House Youth Group and Winners Lacrosse Coach, where he worked with kids on how to play and appreciate the game of lacrosse
- Enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, pickup basketball and long boarding
- Major is undeclared and is currently studying in UVA’s College of Arts and Sciences