2017 Field Hockey Roster
Yuh, Laura
Jersey Number 15
Laura Yuh
- Position:
- M/D
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Marketing and Management
- Hometown:
- Voorhees, N.J.
- High School:
- Eastern
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great academics, competitive DI athletics and amazing campus. Lehigh offers everything I have ever wanted in a college.”
AS A SENIOR (2017): Did not play due to injury, but served as team manager … Received the Mountain Hawk Award, given to the player whose character, spirit, dedication and leadership best represent the program.
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Started all 17 games as an anchor on defense … Tied for second on the Mountain Hawks with two defensive saves … Key part of a defense which recorded three shutouts on the season, the Mountain Hawks’ most since 2004 … Lehigh shut-out two consecutive Patriot League opponents for the first time in program history, shutting out Holy Cross 1-0 (9/30) and Colgate 6-0 (10/8) … Received the program’s Scholar-Athlete Award at annual end-of-year banquet … Tallied two shots against Holy Cross (9/30). Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 4 following the shutout … Recorded first-career shot the weekend prior at American (9/24) … Made first-career start in season opener against Rider (8/26).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Played in seven games during sophomore season, vs. Davidson (8/30), at Monmouth (9/4), vs. Siena (10/4), No. 12 Liberty (10/9), Lock Haven (10/18) at Cornell (10/25) and Brown (11/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Got into two games as a freshman, at Penn (9/5) and Fairfield (10/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Came to Lehigh from a highly-successful program in New Jersey, Eastern High School, the same school as former Mountain Hawk standout Marie Mignogna ‘14 and Rachael Block ‘17 … Helped lead Eastern to three state championships, most recently helping the program win a 15th consecutive state title … Eastern was ranked #1 in the nation in Yuh’s junior and senior seasons … Selected as a member of the High School National Academic Squad by the NFHCA … Beyond high school experience, was also a Level 1 Futures program participant and attended the National Futures Tournament in 2013 … Club member of Spirit of USA since 2010 and participated in Disney Field Hockey Showcase, National Hockey Festival and National Indoor Tournament … Helped lead her squad to third place at the 2012 National Club Championships … Also played two years of softball at Eastern, a team which won the 2012 state championship.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW LAURA
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the field hockey program.
Major & Why: Double major in Marketing and Management
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Maroon 5
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Shows: One Tree Hill and Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, eating, playing sports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vogue
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be a good singer
Dream Job: CEO of a company
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Softball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Go shopping and travel the world
AS A SENIOR (2017): Did not play due to injury, but served as team manager … Received the Mountain Hawk Award, given to the player whose character, spirit, dedication and leadership best represent the program.
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Started all 17 games as an anchor on defense … Tied for second on the Mountain Hawks with two defensive saves … Key part of a defense which recorded three shutouts on the season, the Mountain Hawks’ most since 2004 … Lehigh shut-out two consecutive Patriot League opponents for the first time in program history, shutting out Holy Cross 1-0 (9/30) and Colgate 6-0 (10/8) … Received the program’s Scholar-Athlete Award at annual end-of-year banquet … Tallied two shots against Holy Cross (9/30). Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 4 following the shutout … Recorded first-career shot the weekend prior at American (9/24) … Made first-career start in season opener against Rider (8/26).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Played in seven games during sophomore season, vs. Davidson (8/30), at Monmouth (9/4), vs. Siena (10/4), No. 12 Liberty (10/9), Lock Haven (10/18) at Cornell (10/25) and Brown (11/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Got into two games as a freshman, at Penn (9/5) and Fairfield (10/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Came to Lehigh from a highly-successful program in New Jersey, Eastern High School, the same school as former Mountain Hawk standout Marie Mignogna ‘14 and Rachael Block ‘17 … Helped lead Eastern to three state championships, most recently helping the program win a 15th consecutive state title … Eastern was ranked #1 in the nation in Yuh’s junior and senior seasons … Selected as a member of the High School National Academic Squad by the NFHCA … Beyond high school experience, was also a Level 1 Futures program participant and attended the National Futures Tournament in 2013 … Club member of Spirit of USA since 2010 and participated in Disney Field Hockey Showcase, National Hockey Festival and National Indoor Tournament … Helped lead her squad to third place at the 2012 National Club Championships … Also played two years of softball at Eastern, a team which won the 2012 state championship.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PS-Att | DSv |
| 2014 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -- | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0-0 | 2 |
| Totals | 26-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -- | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0-0 | 2 |
GETTING TO KNOW LAURA
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the field hockey program.
Major & Why: Double major in Marketing and Management
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Maroon 5
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Shows: One Tree Hill and Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, eating, playing sports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vogue
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be a good singer
Dream Job: CEO of a company
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Softball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Go shopping and travel the world
2025 Lehigh Field Hockey Season Preview
Wednesday, August 27
Field Hockey vs. UAlbany
Sunday, October 13
Field Hockey vs. Colgate
Saturday, September 21
Lehigh Sports Central: Field Hockey
Thursday, September 19
