Gannon University Athletics

2015: Astorino returns as one of Gannon’s starting defensive backs.

2014: Saw action in every game, starting nine … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … was Gannon’s fifth-leading tackler (47) … finished third among Golden Knights in solo tackles (28) and fourth in tackles for a loss (4) … recorded his first career sack at Clarion, resulting in a six-yard loss … made at least three stops in every game … produced a season-best seven tackles against Slippery Rock and Seton Hill, including a season-high five solo stops against the Griffins … broke up multiple passes against Kutztown … had at least five tackles during five of the last six contests, including five stops in the season finale against East Stroudsburg.

2013: Played in every game, starting eight … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … ranked seventh among PSAC players and 51st nationally in fumble recoveries (2) … started the last five games … recorded a season-high seven tackles against West Chester and Mercyhurst … intercepted his first career pass at Clarion, returning the pickoff 24 yards … added a second interception during the regular-season finale at Lock Haven … began the campaign with pass break-ups in back-to-back contests against Lake Erie and West Chester … made six tackles, produced two tackles for a loss, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble against Seton Hill … recorded at least four tackles in a game six times … made 17 of his 23 solo tackles during the final five contests, including a season-high five against Seton Hill.

2012: Saw action in the final 10 games of the season as a true freshman, starting one … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … saw playing time on defense and special teams … made his first career start during the seventh week against rival Mercyhurst, making a season-high five tackles … recorded two solo tackles and three assisted stops against the Lakers … posted his first career tackle against West Chester in week two … added tackles against Indiana (Pa.) and Edinboro.

High School: Played for head coach Jim Wells at General McLane (Pa.) High School ... named to the all-region first team as a defensive back ... selected to the all-region second team as an all-purpose back ... named to the Meadville Dream Team as a running back ... was part of a General McLane program that went 40-9 during his career ... helped General McLane advance to the district finals as a senior ... was a member of the honor roll and the Principal's Honor Roll ... had a 3.8 cumulative grade point average ... was a member of the National Honor Society ... named to the Principal's Cabinet.

Personal: Social Studies/Secondary Education major ... has one sister and one brother ... is the son of Terri and Gary.

Career Highs
Tackles: 7, four times, last vs. Seton Hill (10/25/14)
Solo Tackles: 5 vs. Seton Hill (10/25/14); vs. Seton Hill (11/2/13)
Assisted Tackles: 5 at Clarion (9/28/13)
Tackles for a Loss: 2 vs. Seton Hill (11/2/13)
TFL Yards: 6 at Clarion (9/27/14)
Sacks: 1 at Clarion (9/27/14)
Sack Yards: 6 at Clarion (9/27/14)
Forced Fumbles: 1 at Edinboro (10/16/14); vs. Seton Hill (11/2/13)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Seton Hill (11/2/13); vs. Edinboro (10/12/13)
Interceptions: 1, three times, last vs. Southern Connecticut State (9/6/14)
Interception Return Yards: 24 at Clarion (9/28/13)
Pass Break-Ups: 2 vs. Kutztown (9/20/14)