UMass Lowell Athletics

As the UMass Lowell men's soccer program became a regional power at the turn over the milennium, Jason Paige helped bring the men's soccer program to the pinnacle: Two trips to the NCAA Tournament – including the 2003 New England Region championship and quarterfinal – and two Northeast-10 Conference Tournament titles.

The team’s leading scorer three straight years, Paige peaked in 2003 when he compiled 18 goals and eight assists – the program’s single season point and goals record – and won the NE-10 Golden Ball Award for most goals against NE-10 competition.

Along with defender and Hall of Fame member Jonathan Curran ’05 (inducted in 2010), Paige was the first-ever All-American from the soccer program in 2003. He was also a three-time NE-10 all-star and a two-time All-New England Region selection.

"I am extremely honored to be inducted into the UMass Lowell Hall of Fame,” said Paige. “I also feel humbled to be inducted with my brother, Mike, and to join the many other talented athletes inducted before me. I would like to thank my brother, parents, teammates, and coaches for all their support."

Over Paige’s tenure, UMass Lowell enjoyed its most successful four-year period (56-18-6). He continues to hold a slew of school records, including goals in a career (39) and season (18); points in a career (94) and season (44); and matches played in a career (78, shared).

“I can't think of two other players whom opponents hated playing against more,” said Ted Priestly, who served as UMass Lowell’s head coach from 1997-2009, and now serves as the University’s Director of Athletic Development. “Jason and Mike's combination of speed, technique and cunning was virtually unplayable.

"The Paige brothers embodied so much of what built UMass Lowell Soccer into a successful program: they were tenacious, relentless, selfless and loyal. And above all, they are winners,” he added.

Similar to his brother, Paige’s soccer success carried over to the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. A member of the 4X400 meter relay team, Paige earned All-American honors all three times the foursome qualified for the NCAA indoor championship, including in 2002 when he teamed with Mike to place fourth in 3:14.81.

Both Paiges were also members of the indoor and outdoor 4X400 teams which captured New England Championships in 2002. Paige moved on to capture the outdoor 2003 outdoor title and both titles in 2004.

From 2002-05, UMass Lowell never finished lower than fifth at the New England Championship, peaking with second-place results at the 2003 and 2005 indoor meets. The River Hawks were the top Division II/III team at the New Englands five times.

Paige is a part of five indoor and outdoor 4X400 teams which continue to rank among the top 10 foursomes of all time. He also holds two of the top 10 results in the 500 meters.

Paige and his wife, Serina, live in Woburn with their children Hailey and Lucas.