2017 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Stires, Donny
Jersey Number 50
Donny Stires
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 241
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Martinsville, N.J.
- High School:
- Bridgewater-Raritan
- Major:
- Materials Science and Engineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its superior academics, athletics and the campus. I believe that my studies here will prepare me entirely for success after college.”
AS A SENIOR (2017): Strong senior season, getting into 10 games with six starts … Posted a 3-3 record with a 10.38 goals against average and .540 save percentage … Made eight saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at No. 18/19 Boston University (4/25) … Fifth straight double-figure save game, stopping 11-of-17 shots sent his way in Senior Night win over Bucknell (4/21). Added a career-high four groundballs … Set a career-high 15 saves at Cornell (4/15) … Recorded 13 saves, while setting a career-high three groundballs, in big win over No. 13/14 Princeton (4/11) … Strong for a second straight week, making 10 saves over the first three quarters at No. 19 Loyola (4/8) … Made a career-high 13 saves in first-career start against No. 16/18 Boston University (4/1). Was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week for his efforts.
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Got into two games, recording a 5.69 GAA and .500 save percentage in 21:06 … Stopped two-of-four shots sent his way … Made two saves, allowing just one goal, in 17:40 during the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6). Also posted a groundball … Saw action two weeks later at Furman (2/20) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Photo Gallery … Saw action in five games, tallying a 6.95 GAA and .550 save percentage … Stopped 11-of-20 shots for the season … Played the final 43:12 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21), making five saves while allowing just six goals … Played 6:45 in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/17), making one save while scooping a groundball … Entered in the fourth quarter against No. 14/18 Princeton (4/7) and earned the win after making one save, allowing two goals … Made three saves late in a dominant win at Holy Cross (3/28) … Made season debut in win at Monmouth (3/24), making one save.
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Played in one game as a freshman, in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Played 2:05, stopping one of two shots sent his way.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-year varsity letterwinner at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, the same school as Mountain Hawk teammate Ray Mastroianni … Started as a senior, leading team to a 12-5 record … Squad advanced to the state semifinals before falling to the eventual state champions … Was also a three-year varsity letterwinner in football … Captain and starting quarterback as a senior … Led Bridgewater-Raritan to state semifinals … Set single-season school record for passing yards, passing attempts and passing completions … First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-County honoree … Honorable Mention MSG Varsity All-New Jersey Team member … Three-year Iron Man Award winner … Strong in the classroom as a two-year member of the National Honor Society … Finished high school with overall GPA of 4.02, making the honor roll every marking period … Vice President of Wounded Warriors Club.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 15 at Cornell (4/15/17)
Groundballs: 4 vs. Bucknell (4/21/17)
GETTING TO KNOW DONNY
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people and the campus
Major & Why: Engineering. It gives me a great opportunity to problem solve and come up with ideas to help others.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Sociology of Hip Hop Culture
Favorite Place on Campus: The locker room
Favorite Food: Chicken Parm
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artists: Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chris Berman
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kristaps Porzingis
Hobbies: Anything sports related or outside
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be good at golf
Dream Job: Back-up QB in the NFL
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Coach gave it to me
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my parents a beach house, donate some and spend the rest.
AS A SENIOR (2017): Strong senior season, getting into 10 games with six starts … Posted a 3-3 record with a 10.38 goals against average and .540 save percentage … Made eight saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at No. 18/19 Boston University (4/25) … Fifth straight double-figure save game, stopping 11-of-17 shots sent his way in Senior Night win over Bucknell (4/21). Added a career-high four groundballs … Set a career-high 15 saves at Cornell (4/15) … Recorded 13 saves, while setting a career-high three groundballs, in big win over No. 13/14 Princeton (4/11) … Strong for a second straight week, making 10 saves over the first three quarters at No. 19 Loyola (4/8) … Made a career-high 13 saves in first-career start against No. 16/18 Boston University (4/1). Was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week for his efforts.
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Got into two games, recording a 5.69 GAA and .500 save percentage in 21:06 … Stopped two-of-four shots sent his way … Made two saves, allowing just one goal, in 17:40 during the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6). Also posted a groundball … Saw action two weeks later at Furman (2/20) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Photo Gallery … Saw action in five games, tallying a 6.95 GAA and .550 save percentage … Stopped 11-of-20 shots for the season … Played the final 43:12 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21), making five saves while allowing just six goals … Played 6:45 in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/17), making one save while scooping a groundball … Entered in the fourth quarter against No. 14/18 Princeton (4/7) and earned the win after making one save, allowing two goals … Made three saves late in a dominant win at Holy Cross (3/28) … Made season debut in win at Monmouth (3/24), making one save.
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Played in one game as a freshman, in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Played 2:05, stopping one of two shots sent his way.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-year varsity letterwinner at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, the same school as Mountain Hawk teammate Ray Mastroianni … Started as a senior, leading team to a 12-5 record … Squad advanced to the state semifinals before falling to the eventual state champions … Was also a three-year varsity letterwinner in football … Captain and starting quarterback as a senior … Led Bridgewater-Raritan to state semifinals … Set single-season school record for passing yards, passing attempts and passing completions … First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-County honoree … Honorable Mention MSG Varsity All-New Jersey Team member … Three-year Iron Man Award winner … Strong in the classroom as a two-year member of the National Honor Society … Finished high school with overall GPA of 4.02, making the honor roll every marking period … Vice President of Wounded Warriors Club.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save% | W | L | GB |
| 2014 | 1-0 | 2:05 | 1 | 28.80 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5-0 | 77:41 | 9 | 6.95 | 11 | .550 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2-0 | 21:06 | 2 | 5.69 | 2 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10-6 | 364:06 | 63 | 10.38 | 74 | .540 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Totals | 18-6 | 464:58 | 75 | 9.70 | 88 | .540 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 15 at Cornell (4/15/17)
Groundballs: 4 vs. Bucknell (4/21/17)
GETTING TO KNOW DONNY
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people and the campus
Major & Why: Engineering. It gives me a great opportunity to problem solve and come up with ideas to help others.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Sociology of Hip Hop Culture
Favorite Place on Campus: The locker room
Favorite Food: Chicken Parm
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artists: Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chris Berman
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kristaps Porzingis
Hobbies: Anything sports related or outside
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be good at golf
Dream Job: Back-up QB in the NFL
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Coach gave it to me
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my parents a beach house, donate some and spend the rest.
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