2019-2020 Women's Basketball Roster
Benz, Cameryn
Jersey Number 30
Cameryn Benz
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Management
- Hometown:
- Montgomery, N.J.
Bio
2019-20 (Senior Season)
Made a start in 28 of her 29 games...finished third on the team in scoring (9.7) and second in rebounds (6.7). Also shot 44.5 percent from the field and had 38 steals...Led the team in double-doubles with seven...Recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 boards in a Patriot League quarterfinal victory at Colgate (3/9)...Absolutely stellar performance in her final regular season game at Colgate (3/4), scoring a sesaon-high 21 points with 11 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. Shot 61.5 percent from the floor...Scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a loss vs. Colgate (2/19). Tallied the 600th rebound of her career, good enough for 12th alltime in program history...Picked up her fifth double-double of the year with a team-high 16 points with 11 rebounds at Holy Cross (2/12)...Poured in 14 points with four rebounds at Lafayette (1/25)...Notched her fourth double-double of the season vs. Bucknell (1/18) with 11 points and 10 rebounds... Scored in double digits for the fifth time in six games with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals at Navy (1/15) in 27 minutes. Went 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-2 from beyond...Had a 13-point, seven rebounds outing at American (1/11), to go along with two blocks, two steals and an assist in 28 minutes. Had a key 3-pointer from the corner with 38 seconds left to bring the Mountain Hawks within one point of the lead...Led the team with seven rebounds in a home win over Boston U. (1/8), also picking up three steals in 27 minutes...Scored the final four points including the game-winner with 1.5 seconds left at Loyola (1/5). Finished with 10 points and nine rebounds on the day...Scored 11 points with four rebounds in a win over Navy (1/2) to open Patriot League play... Picked up her third double-double of the season in her return to the starting lineup at Saint Peter’s (12/29). Had 12 points and a season-high 11 rebounds with four steals and two blocks. Also went 6-of-10 from the field...Tallied her second consecutive double-double by scoring 20 points and adding 10 rebounds in 22 minutes against Ball State (11/28) to begin the Bahamas Hoopfest. Also went 9-of-12 from the field...Picked up her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds vs. Seton Hall (11/22), while shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 2-for-4 from beyond-the-arc...Collected eight rebounds with a steal and two points against CCSU (11/18)...Picked up seven points with seven rebounds, four steals and a block in 27 minutes in home opener with GW (11/13)...Scored in double-digits for the second consecutive game with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting with seven boards in 26 minutes in an OT win over Merrimack (11/9)...Started off her senior campaign with a bang, scoring a game-high 20 points on 52.9 percent (9-for-17) shooting from the field while going 2-for-5 from beyond-the-arc and grabbing five rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes at Delaware State (11/6).
2018-19 (Junior Season)
Appeared in 31 games, making 30 starts…Averaged 7.6 points and 6.6 rebounds while averaging 23.3 minutes per game…Finished the year shooting 42.7 percent (99-for-220) from the field…Was second on the team in blocks with 18…Had a career-high 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field with three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals against Cornell (11/29)…Had 12 points and eight rebounds with five assists and two blocks against LIU-Brooklyn (12/20)…Tallied a double-double against Holy Cross (1/9) by registering 12 points and grabbing 12 boards in 24 minutes…Followed up her performance with a 10 point, nine rebound night at Boston U. (1/12) in 31 minutes on the floor…Tallied a career-high 15 rebounds, 14 of which were defensive, to go along with her seven points against Army West Point (1/26)…Had a standout game at Colgate (2/20), where she scored 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting and brought in 13 rebounds for a double-double in 24 minutes…Tallied 11 points with seven rebounds and went 3-for-4 from the free throw line in a Patriot League quarterfinal win over Colgate (3/11)…named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2017-18 (Sophomore Season)
Appeared in all 30 games…Averaged 5.9 points and ranked third on the team with 4.4 rebounds per game…Averaged 18.2 minutes per game off the bench…Shot 39.8 percent (66-for-166) from the field…Finished second on the team in blocks…Had 10 points and four rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting at Minnesota (11/11)…Tallied a season-high 14 points, along with seven rebounds and two assists against Villanova (11/17)…Totaled 10 points, six rebounds, one block and one steal while shooting 5-of-7 from the field against Mansfield (11/22)…Scored eight points and five rebounds vs. La Salle (11/26)…Collected 11 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a season-high four assists against Boston U. (1/8)…Scored 13 points while shooting 60 percent against Bucknell (1/11)…Grabbed a season-high four steals at American (1/14)…Pulled down a season-high nine rebounds at Navy (1/27).
2016-17 (Freshman Season)
Appeared in all 30 games…Averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game…Ranked second on the team with 11 total blocks…Shot 37.0 percent from the field (47-of-127)…Had five games of scoring in double figures…Had 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals against Delaware State (11/16)…Tallied 10 points and seven rebounds against Sacred Heart (11/19)…Scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting and added six rebounds against Rider (12/8)…Collected 11 points and six rebounds against Army (12/30)…Finished with 12 points and six rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting at Navy (2/15).
BEFORE LEHIGH
Graduated as Montgomery High School's all-time leading scorer (1,593) and rebounder (939)…Became the youngest player in school history to reach the 1,000 point milestone…Recorded 40 double-doubles throughout her high school career…Finished her senior season averaging 20.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game…Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors in all four years of her career…Named the Princeton Packet Player of the Year in 2015…Member of the National Honor Society…Named to the honor roll during every year of high school career…Earned the Montgomery High School’s Good Citizenship Award.
GETTING TO KNOW CAMERYN
Nickname: Benz
Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose Lehigh because it offers great academics and a competitive basketball environment. I also loved the relationships on the team which made it feel like a family.
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the team and the community around campus.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff (Coach Sue Troyan): Coach Troyan is a very caring person who seeks a team with not just skill but relationships and friendships as well. She is always there to talk and be honest with you on and off the court.
Major & Why: I am undecided but hoping to get involved in something in the business school.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Pop-tarts
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Little Giants
Favorite TV Show: Castle
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Pro Team: Seattle Seahawks
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Peyton Manning
Favorite place to study: Linderman Library
Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: Watch movies and listen to music
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, traveling, anything outdoors
Biggest sports accomplishment: Breaking my school's 30 year old record for most points scored
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: People Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia or Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Veterinarian
One unique thing no one knows about me: I have my scuba license
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charity, then share some with my family and close friends
Made a start in 28 of her 29 games...finished third on the team in scoring (9.7) and second in rebounds (6.7). Also shot 44.5 percent from the field and had 38 steals...Led the team in double-doubles with seven...Recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 boards in a Patriot League quarterfinal victory at Colgate (3/9)...Absolutely stellar performance in her final regular season game at Colgate (3/4), scoring a sesaon-high 21 points with 11 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. Shot 61.5 percent from the floor...Scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a loss vs. Colgate (2/19). Tallied the 600th rebound of her career, good enough for 12th alltime in program history...Picked up her fifth double-double of the year with a team-high 16 points with 11 rebounds at Holy Cross (2/12)...Poured in 14 points with four rebounds at Lafayette (1/25)...Notched her fourth double-double of the season vs. Bucknell (1/18) with 11 points and 10 rebounds... Scored in double digits for the fifth time in six games with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals at Navy (1/15) in 27 minutes. Went 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-2 from beyond...Had a 13-point, seven rebounds outing at American (1/11), to go along with two blocks, two steals and an assist in 28 minutes. Had a key 3-pointer from the corner with 38 seconds left to bring the Mountain Hawks within one point of the lead...Led the team with seven rebounds in a home win over Boston U. (1/8), also picking up three steals in 27 minutes...Scored the final four points including the game-winner with 1.5 seconds left at Loyola (1/5). Finished with 10 points and nine rebounds on the day...Scored 11 points with four rebounds in a win over Navy (1/2) to open Patriot League play... Picked up her third double-double of the season in her return to the starting lineup at Saint Peter’s (12/29). Had 12 points and a season-high 11 rebounds with four steals and two blocks. Also went 6-of-10 from the field...Tallied her second consecutive double-double by scoring 20 points and adding 10 rebounds in 22 minutes against Ball State (11/28) to begin the Bahamas Hoopfest. Also went 9-of-12 from the field...Picked up her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds vs. Seton Hall (11/22), while shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 2-for-4 from beyond-the-arc...Collected eight rebounds with a steal and two points against CCSU (11/18)...Picked up seven points with seven rebounds, four steals and a block in 27 minutes in home opener with GW (11/13)...Scored in double-digits for the second consecutive game with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting with seven boards in 26 minutes in an OT win over Merrimack (11/9)...Started off her senior campaign with a bang, scoring a game-high 20 points on 52.9 percent (9-for-17) shooting from the field while going 2-for-5 from beyond-the-arc and grabbing five rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes at Delaware State (11/6).
2018-19 (Junior Season)
Appeared in 31 games, making 30 starts…Averaged 7.6 points and 6.6 rebounds while averaging 23.3 minutes per game…Finished the year shooting 42.7 percent (99-for-220) from the field…Was second on the team in blocks with 18…Had a career-high 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field with three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals against Cornell (11/29)…Had 12 points and eight rebounds with five assists and two blocks against LIU-Brooklyn (12/20)…Tallied a double-double against Holy Cross (1/9) by registering 12 points and grabbing 12 boards in 24 minutes…Followed up her performance with a 10 point, nine rebound night at Boston U. (1/12) in 31 minutes on the floor…Tallied a career-high 15 rebounds, 14 of which were defensive, to go along with her seven points against Army West Point (1/26)…Had a standout game at Colgate (2/20), where she scored 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting and brought in 13 rebounds for a double-double in 24 minutes…Tallied 11 points with seven rebounds and went 3-for-4 from the free throw line in a Patriot League quarterfinal win over Colgate (3/11)…named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2017-18 (Sophomore Season)
Appeared in all 30 games…Averaged 5.9 points and ranked third on the team with 4.4 rebounds per game…Averaged 18.2 minutes per game off the bench…Shot 39.8 percent (66-for-166) from the field…Finished second on the team in blocks…Had 10 points and four rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting at Minnesota (11/11)…Tallied a season-high 14 points, along with seven rebounds and two assists against Villanova (11/17)…Totaled 10 points, six rebounds, one block and one steal while shooting 5-of-7 from the field against Mansfield (11/22)…Scored eight points and five rebounds vs. La Salle (11/26)…Collected 11 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a season-high four assists against Boston U. (1/8)…Scored 13 points while shooting 60 percent against Bucknell (1/11)…Grabbed a season-high four steals at American (1/14)…Pulled down a season-high nine rebounds at Navy (1/27).
2016-17 (Freshman Season)
Appeared in all 30 games…Averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game…Ranked second on the team with 11 total blocks…Shot 37.0 percent from the field (47-of-127)…Had five games of scoring in double figures…Had 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals against Delaware State (11/16)…Tallied 10 points and seven rebounds against Sacred Heart (11/19)…Scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting and added six rebounds against Rider (12/8)…Collected 11 points and six rebounds against Army (12/30)…Finished with 12 points and six rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting at Navy (2/15).
BEFORE LEHIGH
Graduated as Montgomery High School's all-time leading scorer (1,593) and rebounder (939)…Became the youngest player in school history to reach the 1,000 point milestone…Recorded 40 double-doubles throughout her high school career…Finished her senior season averaging 20.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game…Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors in all four years of her career…Named the Princeton Packet Player of the Year in 2015…Member of the National Honor Society…Named to the honor roll during every year of high school career…Earned the Montgomery High School’s Good Citizenship Award.
GETTING TO KNOW CAMERYN
Nickname: Benz
Why did you choose Lehigh? I chose Lehigh because it offers great academics and a competitive basketball environment. I also loved the relationships on the team which made it feel like a family.
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the team and the community around campus.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff (Coach Sue Troyan): Coach Troyan is a very caring person who seeks a team with not just skill but relationships and friendships as well. She is always there to talk and be honest with you on and off the court.
Major & Why: I am undecided but hoping to get involved in something in the business school.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Pop-tarts
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Little Giants
Favorite TV Show: Castle
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Pro Team: Seattle Seahawks
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Peyton Manning
Favorite place to study: Linderman Library
Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: Watch movies and listen to music
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, traveling, anything outdoors
Biggest sports accomplishment: Breaking my school's 30 year old record for most points scored
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: People Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia or Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Veterinarian
One unique thing no one knows about me: I have my scuba license
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charity, then share some with my family and close friends
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