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1999 - Assisted on the game-winning goal in UCLA's 2-0 NCAA quarterfinal win over Virginia ... Also assisted on the game-winner in the Bruins' 3-1 win over UC Santa Barbara ... had an assist in the NCAA first round win over San Diego ... Starter in 16 of 19 games played ... Voted the team's Most Inspirational Player.
1998 - Started six of 18 games played ... Played in a season-high 85 minutes against Oregon State ... Registered 10 shots.
1997 - Earned Pacific Division All-Federation honorable mention honors for the first time in his career ... After not having scored a goal in his entire collegiate career, he had a five-game scoring streak from Oct. 17-Nov. 2 ... His first collegiate point was an assist on UCLA's only goal at Cal State Fullerton ... Assisted on the game-winners in the following two games then scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute against UMass ... His points came at very opportunistic times - both goals (including his goal against Santa Clara in the NCAA first round) were game-winners, and two assists were on game-winners ... Started the last 15 games of the season.
1996 - Started 13 of 16 games played ... Totaled 1138 minutes ... Contributed to nine of UCLA's 11 shutouts ... Made his first start in UCLA's 1-0 victory over SMU in the season's third game ... Started the Bruins' last 12 games.
High School - Captained two-time national and CIF champions La Cañada HS, which set the CIF record for most consecutive wins (50-0-0) ... His team also set the CIF record for fewest goals allowed in a season (six) and most goals scored in a season (145) ... First-team NSCAA All-American and Rio Hondo League MVP in 1995 ... Scored six goals and three assists as a senior ... Four-year all-league first team selection ... First-team All-CIF selection twice ... Captained the California Flyers, which won back-to-back Dallas Cups and national championships ... Was a member of the U-18 national team pool.
Personal - Lists his biggest soccer thrill as winning the NCAA Championship and the club national championships ... Co-chaired the Bruin Athletic Council in 1998-99 ... Admires Italy's Paolo Maldini because he consistently performs at the highest level ... Enjoys rock climbing, river rafting and mountain biking ... Full name is Nicholas Michael Paneno ... Born June 19, 1978 in Montrose, CA ... Sociology major.
Career Statistics
Yr GP GS Min Sh Gl A Pts
1996 16 13 1138 6 0 0 0
1997 21 16 1098 7 2 4 18
1998 18 6 709 10 0 0 0
Totals 55 35 2945 23 2 4 18
