Poillon named top freshman by Inside Lacrosse

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh men's lacrosse goalie Matt Poillon was named the nation's top freshman in Inside Lacrosse's Final Freshmen Rankings released Thursday. Poillon, who also earned the top spot in the early-season rankings, finished second nationally in goals against average (6.75) and fourth in save percentage (59.7). He tied a career-high 16 saves in the NCAA Tournament vs. Maryland, stopping all six third-quarter shots sent his way.

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The honorable mention All-American and Patriot League Goalie of the Year garnered six Patriot League weekly awards - Goalie of the Week four times and Rookie of the Week twice - while also earning Cascade National Rookie of the Week on two occasions.

Poillon made double-digit saves nine times, including each of his last two contests.

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Check out some video highlights from Poillon's season (below) as part of this highlight reel featuring Lehigh's three All-Americans (Roman Lao-Gosney, Ty Souders and Poillon).

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Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse versus Colgate on April 29, 2025 , Loss , 10, to, 14

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse versus Lafayette College on April 25, 2025 , Loss , 7, to, 12

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse at Boston University on April 19, 2025 , Loss , 7, to, 12

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse versus Colgate University on April 12, 2025 , Win , 12, to, 9

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse at Holy Cross on April 5, 2025 , Win , 10, to, 6

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse at No. 4 Princeton University on April 1, 2025 , Loss , 12, to, 17

Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse versus Loyola University Maryland on March 29, 2025 , Win , 7, to, 3

Poillon named top freshman by Inside Lacrosse

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