2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Paytas, Megan
Jersey Number 11
Megan Paytas
- Position:
- A
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Psychology
- Hometown:
- Summit, N.J.
- High School:
- Summit High School
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it was the perfect combination of strong academics and competitive lacrosse.”
AS A SENIOR (2016): Got into 12 games, posting a goal, assist and two groundballs … Scored on only shot of the season … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (5/3) … Got into Patriot League regular season games at Navy (3/30), vs. Army West Point (4/10), at Loyola (4/16), against Lafayette (4/20) and at Colgate (4/23) … Scored a goal against Iona (3/5) … Corralled two groundballs vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/27) … Dished an assist in the season opener against No. 6 Penn State (2/12) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2015): Photo Gallery … Finished eighth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring with eight points (six goals, two assists) … Had 10 shots, nine on goal … Added two groundballs and four caused turnovers … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Boston University (4/21) … Scored a goal and caused a turnover at American (4/12) … Posted a caused turnover vs. Navy (4/8) … Had a point in four straight games (all on the road): season-high two goals vs. Bucknell (3/24), one goal against Mount St. Mary’s (3/26) and an assist vs. Bryant (3/28) and Rutgers (3/31) … Also caused a turnover at Bryant … Scooped a groundballs vs. Colgate (3/14) … Had a goal and groundball at Jacksonville (3/10) … Scored first goal of the season vs. Fairfield (2/28).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014): Photo Gallery … Finished sophomore season with 12 points behind four goals and eight assists … Also had seven groundballs and five caused turnovers … Recorded two assists in Lehigh’s big win over Boston University (4/5) to hand the Terriers their first-ever Patriot League loss … Dished an assist in consecutive games, at Colgate (3/15) and vs. Lafayette (3/19) … Big game with two goals and one assist in Patriot League opening win over Bucknell (3/8). Also had a groundball and two caused turnovers … Scored a goal against Binghamton (2/25) … Opened the season with one goal and three assists vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/22).
AS A FRESHMAN (2013): Strong freshman campaign, starting 14 games while finishing with 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists) … Added eight groundballs, three draw controls and five caused turnovers … Had six multi-point games … Netted three goals and an assist in a Patriot League contest vs. Colgate (3/16) … Scored two goals at Lafayette (3/29) … Also tallied two goals vs. Yale (3/31) and Howard (4/14) … Recorded three assists vs. Bucknell (3/23) and Howard (3/31) … Finished eighth in the Patriot League in assists per game (0.79).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-time varsity letterwinner at Summit High School … Posted 279 career points over her decorated career … Named the Most Improved Player as a sophomore … Garnered Second Team All-State as a junior and Third Team laurels as a senior … Was named All-Conference and First Team All-County in each of her final two seasons … Came one year after earning Second Team All-County sophomore year … Also a member of STEPS Elite Lacrosse.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 3 vs. Colgate (3/16/13)
Assists: 3, two times; last vs. Howard (4/14/13)
Points: 5 vs. Howard (4/14/13)
Groundballs: 2, three times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/27/16)
Draw Controls: 1, five times; last at Boston University (4/5/14)
Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. Bucknell (3/8/14)
Multi-Goal Games: 6; Multi-Point Games: 10; Hat Tricks: 1
GETTING TO KNOW MEGAN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The sense of community made me feel right at home.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Quinoa
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Victor Cruz
Hobbies: Swimming, yoga, tennis
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Physical therapist for the NFL
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel
AS A SENIOR (2016): Got into 12 games, posting a goal, assist and two groundballs … Scored on only shot of the season … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (5/3) … Got into Patriot League regular season games at Navy (3/30), vs. Army West Point (4/10), at Loyola (4/16), against Lafayette (4/20) and at Colgate (4/23) … Scored a goal against Iona (3/5) … Corralled two groundballs vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/27) … Dished an assist in the season opener against No. 6 Penn State (2/12) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2015): Photo Gallery … Finished eighth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring with eight points (six goals, two assists) … Had 10 shots, nine on goal … Added two groundballs and four caused turnovers … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Boston University (4/21) … Scored a goal and caused a turnover at American (4/12) … Posted a caused turnover vs. Navy (4/8) … Had a point in four straight games (all on the road): season-high two goals vs. Bucknell (3/24), one goal against Mount St. Mary’s (3/26) and an assist vs. Bryant (3/28) and Rutgers (3/31) … Also caused a turnover at Bryant … Scooped a groundballs vs. Colgate (3/14) … Had a goal and groundball at Jacksonville (3/10) … Scored first goal of the season vs. Fairfield (2/28).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014): Photo Gallery … Finished sophomore season with 12 points behind four goals and eight assists … Also had seven groundballs and five caused turnovers … Recorded two assists in Lehigh’s big win over Boston University (4/5) to hand the Terriers their first-ever Patriot League loss … Dished an assist in consecutive games, at Colgate (3/15) and vs. Lafayette (3/19) … Big game with two goals and one assist in Patriot League opening win over Bucknell (3/8). Also had a groundball and two caused turnovers … Scored a goal against Binghamton (2/25) … Opened the season with one goal and three assists vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/22).
AS A FRESHMAN (2013): Strong freshman campaign, starting 14 games while finishing with 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists) … Added eight groundballs, three draw controls and five caused turnovers … Had six multi-point games … Netted three goals and an assist in a Patriot League contest vs. Colgate (3/16) … Scored two goals at Lafayette (3/29) … Also tallied two goals vs. Yale (3/31) and Howard (4/14) … Recorded three assists vs. Bucknell (3/23) and Howard (3/31) … Finished eighth in the Patriot League in assists per game (0.79).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-time varsity letterwinner at Summit High School … Posted 279 career points over her decorated career … Named the Most Improved Player as a sophomore … Garnered Second Team All-State as a junior and Third Team laurels as a senior … Was named All-Conference and First Team All-County in each of her final two seasons … Came one year after earning Second Team All-County sophomore year … Also a member of STEPS Elite Lacrosse.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GB | DC | TO | CT |
| 2013 | 14-14 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 29 | .379 | 17 | .586 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 5 |
| 2014 | 16-11 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 19 | .211 | 9 | .474 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15-4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | .600 | 9 | .900 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| 2016 | 12-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Totals | 57-29 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 59 | .373 | 36 | .610 | 19 | 5 | 56 | 14 |
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 3 vs. Colgate (3/16/13)
Assists: 3, two times; last vs. Howard (4/14/13)
Points: 5 vs. Howard (4/14/13)
Groundballs: 2, three times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (2/27/16)
Draw Controls: 1, five times; last at Boston University (4/5/14)
Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. Bucknell (3/8/14)
Multi-Goal Games: 6; Multi-Point Games: 10; Hat Tricks: 1
GETTING TO KNOW MEGAN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The sense of community made me feel right at home.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Quinoa
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Victor Cruz
Hobbies: Swimming, yoga, tennis
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Physical therapist for the NFL
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel
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