2015 Men's Soccer Roster
Bates, Ben
Jersey Number 3
Ben Bates
- Position:
- M/F
- Height:
- 5-7
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Sarasota, Fla.
- High School:
- Riverview High School
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
Lehigh provided the ideal combination of a strong soccer team and rigorous academics, as well as a beautiful campus.
ON COACH KOSKI
Coach Koski understands the game very well. He cares a lot about his players, both on and off the field, and he knows how hard the team needs to work to win games and championships. He has been around the program for a long time, which shows he is very devoted to the university.
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Saw action in 14 games…played 45-plus minutes on four occasions, including a season-high 60 minutes at Navy (10/7)…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
A Lehigh legacy, Ben is a fast and dynamic wide player. Good 1v1 abilities and can deliver a cross with both feet. He is capable of playing on either side or up front. Ben will bring great pace and attitude to run at defenders with an ability to score goals. Ben is a three-star rated recruit on Top Drawer Soccer.
GETTING TO KNOW BEN
Nickname: BB
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The hills and mountains.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Musical Artist: Mumford and Sons
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: How I Met your Mother
Favorite Website: CNN
Favorite Pro Team: Liverpool FC
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Odell Beckham Jr.
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, boating and talking a lot
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: South Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: The ability to speak every language
Dream Job: Astronaut
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Dish it out to friends and family
Lehigh provided the ideal combination of a strong soccer team and rigorous academics, as well as a beautiful campus.
ON COACH KOSKI
Coach Koski understands the game very well. He cares a lot about his players, both on and off the field, and he knows how hard the team needs to work to win games and championships. He has been around the program for a long time, which shows he is very devoted to the university.
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Saw action in 14 games…played 45-plus minutes on four occasions, including a season-high 60 minutes at Navy (10/7)…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
A Lehigh legacy, Ben is a fast and dynamic wide player. Good 1v1 abilities and can deliver a cross with both feet. He is capable of playing on either side or up front. Ben will bring great pace and attitude to run at defenders with an ability to score goals. Ben is a three-star rated recruit on Top Drawer Soccer.
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Season |
GP-GS |
G |
A |
Pts |
Sh |
Shot% |
SOG |
SOG% |
GW |
PK-Att |
|
2015 |
14-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
0 |
.000 |
0 |
0-0 |
|
Total |
14-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
0 |
.000 |
0 |
0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW BEN
Nickname: BB
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The hills and mountains.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Musical Artist: Mumford and Sons
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: How I Met your Mother
Favorite Website: CNN
Favorite Pro Team: Liverpool FC
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Odell Beckham Jr.
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, boating and talking a lot
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: South Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: The ability to speak every language
Dream Job: Astronaut
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Dish it out to friends and family
2025 Lehigh Men's Soccer Season Preview
Tuesday, August 19
Lehigh Sports Central: Men's Soccer
Tuesday, October 15
Season Preview: Men's Soccer
Tuesday, August 20
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