As a Sophomore in 2009-10:
Saw action in 12 games as a walk-on ... scored his first career points on a three-point field goal at Central Connecticut, 1/14 ... also added two steals at CCSU, 1/14 ... grabbed a rebound in five different games.

As a Freshman in 2008-09:
Walked onto the team and saw action in four games...Grabbed one rebound each at St. Francis (N.Y.) on 1/15 and against Mount St. Mary's on 1/29...Made a steal against Fairleigh Dickinson (2/19).

Before Quinnipiac:
A Second-Team All-Conference pick as a senior at Montgomery High School...Earned Honorable Mention All-Area in his final two years, as well as Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior...Led Montgomery in points, assists and steals as the team earned its first playoff victory in eight years...Was named MVP of the Gene Haley Christmas Tournament...Named Team MVP as a senior...A four-year Honor Roll student.   

Personal:
The son of Sandra and Thomas Tarca...Has an older brother, T.J., a younger sister, Megan, and a younger brother, Greg...An undeclared business major.

Career Highs
Points - 3 at CCSU, 1/14/10
Rebounds - 1, seven times
Assists - N/A
Blocks - N/A
Steals - 2 at CCSU, 1/14/10

2009-10 Season Highs
Points - 3 at CCSU, 1/14/10
Rebounds - 1, five times
Assists - N/A
Blocks - N/A
Steals - 2 at CCSU, 1/14/10