MSU Denver Athletics

2022: Played in 17 games in a reserve role for a total of 329 minutes. ... Took seven shots, putting two on goal. ... Registered his first career shot on goal in the 4-3 win over Fort Lewis on Oct. 14. ... On the field for a career-high 47 minutes in 1-0 loss at Westminster on Oct. 7. ... Played a career-high 41 minutes and took two shots in the 3-0 win at Regis on Sept. 14. ... Stood out with effort and physical play in 34-minute stint during 4-0 win over Cal State Monterey Bay on Aug. 28. ... Made his MSU Denver debut with four minutes off the bench in season-opening 2-2 tie with San Francisco State on Aug. 26.

Before MSU Denver: Hard-working forward and great finisher played for the Real Colorado MLS Next team that reached the league semifinals.

Personal: Born Johan Murillo Cruz. ... Birthday is July 9. ... Son of Marilu Cruz. ... Majoring in criminal justice.