Hall of Fame
A native of Benoni, South Africa, Dowling was a four-year letterwinner (2001, 2003-05) and one of the most decorated men’s soccer players in Laker history. He was a two-time NCAA Division II All-American in 2004 and 2005, a two-time NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region selection and a two-time All-Peach Belt member.
Dowling served as the team captain and sweeper on the second and third best Clayton State defensive teams in Laker soccer history. The squad posted a .72 goals against average in 2004 and a .73 goals against average in 2005, and both defenses ranked among the nation’s best.
He also helped lead the Lakers to a trio Peach Belt Conference Championships, the 2001 and 2005 Peach Belt Conference Regular Season Championship teams and 2005 PBC Tournament Championship. During his tenure, the Lakers advanced to the NCAA Division II “Sweet Sixteen” on three occasions in 2001, 2004 and 2005.
Dowling was a recipient of Clayton State’s Laker Award in 2006, given to Clayton State’s top student-athlete each year. He graduated in 2006 with a 3.2 GPA and a bachelor’s degree in Management (BBA).
