2023 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Mule', Christian
Jersey Number 2
Christian Mule'
- Position:
- A
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Dix Hills, N.Y.
- High School:
- Half Hollow Hills West
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “The reason I choose Lehigh was because it gives me the opportunity to excel in the classroom, as well as on the field. Its academic reputation and the opportunity to play for Coach Cassese and such a great program really excited me.”
AS A SENIOR (2023): Had an outstanding season for Lehigh…Was named to the second team All-Patriot League…selected to the Academic All-Patriot League Team…Named a USILA Scholar All-American… Tallied a career-high of 73 points…Had 14 multiple-point games…Was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week on 2/13 after tying a career-high of 10 points in season opener against Fairfield (2/11)...led the Patriot League and was third in the nation in assists per game (2.93)...ranked second in the Patriot League and was ninth in the nation in points per game (4.87)...had seven points in back-to-back games against Georgetown (3/25) and Lafayette (4/1)...recorded 100th career goal against Georgetown...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2022): Started all 15 games, leading the Mountain Hawks in goals (33) and finishing second in points (44) … Goal total was a career high … Finished ninth in the Patriot League in goals per game (2.20) and 13th in points per contest (2.93) … Also stood fifth in the league and 40th nationally in shot percentage (39.3) … Posted 84 shots, 55 on goal … Tallied nine multi-goal games, 11 multi-point games and five hat tricks … Also had career highs in groundballs (26) and caused turnovers (6) … Tallied one goal, two assists and two groundballs in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 16 Boston University (5/6) … Had two goals, two assists and two groundballs in the quarterfinal victory vs. Navy (5/3) … Posted four goals, one assist and two groundballs in the regular season against No. 15 BU (4/23) … Caused a turnover at Colgate (4/16) … Finished with two goals, one assist and two groundballs vs. Bucknell (4/10) … Had two goals and two groundballs at Lafayette (4/2) … Impressive effort at Binghamton (3/29), posting season highs in goals (6) and points (7). Included with a behind-the-back goal that was named a SportsCenter Top 10 Play of the Day.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2021): Strong sophomore campaign, starting all 12 games and leading the Mountain Hawks in goals (31) … Added 14 assists for 45 points (second on the team) … Finished third in the Patriot League and 24th nationally in goals per game (2.58) … Was fifth in the league and 41st in the nation in points per contest (3.75) … Had eight multi-goal games, 10 multi-point games and six hat tricks … Added 14 groundballs and three caused turnovers … Posted a team-high 86 shots, 52 of which were on goal (tied for first) … Tallied a hat trick with three goals, and a groundball, in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (5/7) … Had a goal and assist at No. 16 Villanova (5/1) … Career effort against Bucknell (4/24), recording 10 points via seven goals and three assists. Marked sixth straight multi-goal game and seventh-consecutive multi-point effort. Recognized as Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week and named to the USILA National Team of the Week … Had three goals and an assist against Lafayette (4/18) … Two days prior, had four goals and two assists at Lafayette (4/16) … Recorded two goals, three assists, a career-high five groundballs and two caused turnovers against No. 19 Navy (4/10) … Finished with three goals, one assist and one groundball in win over No. 7 Army West Point (4/3) … Scored twice at Colgate (3/28) … Tallied one goal, one assist and two groundballs at Bucknell (3/14) … Scored a goal and collected three groundballs against No. 10 Loyola (3/6) … Strong start to the season, posting four goals and two assists in the opener vs. NJIT (2/27) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2020): Stellar in shortened rookie season, finishing third on the Mountain Hawks in goals (16) and points (21) … Finished 47th nationally and seventh in the Patriot League in goals per game (2.67) … Was tied for fifth in groundballs (14) … Had four multi-goal games, six multi-point games and four hat tricks … Led the team with four man-up goals, which was also good for 10th nationally … Finished 33rd in the country, and third in the league, in shot percentage (0.457, 21 goals on 35 shots) … Tallied third consecutive hat trick via three goals and two groundballs vs. Holy Cross (3/7), all over the game’s final 17:49. Was awarded with Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors … Posted third-career hat trick, tallying three goals, an assist, three groundballs and first two career caused turnovers vs. Navy (2/29) … Another impressive effort, scoring a career-high five goals at NJIT (2/22). Also collected three GBs … Third straight multi-point game to begin career, finishing with a goal, three assists and two groundballs vs. VMI (2/20) … Finished with a goal, first-career assist and three groundballs at No. 1/2 Virginia (2/15) … Scored three goals in collegiate debut vs. Utah (2/8), including a behind-the-back goal for first-career goal. Added a groundball … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a historic career at Half Hollow Hills West Hills High School on Long Island … Finished career with 331 points via 197 goals and 134 assists, stands as the Half Hollow Hills District all-time leader in both points and goals … Also the all-time single-season points leader with 105 … As a senior, posted 103 points behind 56 goals and 47 assists, finishing among Suffolk County’s leaders for points … Also eclipsed 100 points as a junior, tallying 105 via 59 goals and 46 assists … Was a four-time All-Suffolk County honoree and two-time team captain … Twice named first team Newsday All-Long Island and first team NYSSWA All-NY State … Selected as Suffolk Country Rookie of the Year as a freshman … Rated by Inside Lacrosse at No. 57 overall in his class entering his senior season of high school.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 7 vs. Bucknell (4/24/21)
Assists: 6 vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Points: 10, twice; last vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Groundballs: 5 vs. Navy (4/10/21)
Caused Turnovers: 2, three times; last vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Multi-Goal Games: 30; Multi-Point Games: 41; Hat Tricks: 19
AS A SENIOR (2023): Had an outstanding season for Lehigh…Was named to the second team All-Patriot League…selected to the Academic All-Patriot League Team…Named a USILA Scholar All-American… Tallied a career-high of 73 points…Had 14 multiple-point games…Was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week on 2/13 after tying a career-high of 10 points in season opener against Fairfield (2/11)...led the Patriot League and was third in the nation in assists per game (2.93)...ranked second in the Patriot League and was ninth in the nation in points per game (4.87)...had seven points in back-to-back games against Georgetown (3/25) and Lafayette (4/1)...recorded 100th career goal against Georgetown...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2022): Started all 15 games, leading the Mountain Hawks in goals (33) and finishing second in points (44) … Goal total was a career high … Finished ninth in the Patriot League in goals per game (2.20) and 13th in points per contest (2.93) … Also stood fifth in the league and 40th nationally in shot percentage (39.3) … Posted 84 shots, 55 on goal … Tallied nine multi-goal games, 11 multi-point games and five hat tricks … Also had career highs in groundballs (26) and caused turnovers (6) … Tallied one goal, two assists and two groundballs in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 16 Boston University (5/6) … Had two goals, two assists and two groundballs in the quarterfinal victory vs. Navy (5/3) … Posted four goals, one assist and two groundballs in the regular season against No. 15 BU (4/23) … Caused a turnover at Colgate (4/16) … Finished with two goals, one assist and two groundballs vs. Bucknell (4/10) … Had two goals and two groundballs at Lafayette (4/2) … Impressive effort at Binghamton (3/29), posting season highs in goals (6) and points (7). Included with a behind-the-back goal that was named a SportsCenter Top 10 Play of the Day.
Scored four times and collected four groundballs against No. 5 Georgetown (3/26) … Had a goal, assist and caused turnover in huge win at No. 9 Army West Point (3/19) … Tallied five goals, one assist and two groundballs vs. Holy Cross (3/13) … Posted an assist, groundball and caused turnover against Navy (3/5) … Had two groundballs and a caused turnover vs. No. 14 Cornell (2/26) … Finished with two goals, one assist, two groundballs and a caused turnover at Hobart (2/19) … Opened the season with four goals, four groundballs and a caused turnover at NJIT (2/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2021): Strong sophomore campaign, starting all 12 games and leading the Mountain Hawks in goals (31) … Added 14 assists for 45 points (second on the team) … Finished third in the Patriot League and 24th nationally in goals per game (2.58) … Was fifth in the league and 41st in the nation in points per contest (3.75) … Had eight multi-goal games, 10 multi-point games and six hat tricks … Added 14 groundballs and three caused turnovers … Posted a team-high 86 shots, 52 of which were on goal (tied for first) … Tallied a hat trick with three goals, and a groundball, in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (5/7) … Had a goal and assist at No. 16 Villanova (5/1) … Career effort against Bucknell (4/24), recording 10 points via seven goals and three assists. Marked sixth straight multi-goal game and seventh-consecutive multi-point effort. Recognized as Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week and named to the USILA National Team of the Week … Had three goals and an assist against Lafayette (4/18) … Two days prior, had four goals and two assists at Lafayette (4/16) … Recorded two goals, three assists, a career-high five groundballs and two caused turnovers against No. 19 Navy (4/10) … Finished with three goals, one assist and one groundball in win over No. 7 Army West Point (4/3) … Scored twice at Colgate (3/28) … Tallied one goal, one assist and two groundballs at Bucknell (3/14) … Scored a goal and collected three groundballs against No. 10 Loyola (3/6) … Strong start to the season, posting four goals and two assists in the opener vs. NJIT (2/27) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2020): Stellar in shortened rookie season, finishing third on the Mountain Hawks in goals (16) and points (21) … Finished 47th nationally and seventh in the Patriot League in goals per game (2.67) … Was tied for fifth in groundballs (14) … Had four multi-goal games, six multi-point games and four hat tricks … Led the team with four man-up goals, which was also good for 10th nationally … Finished 33rd in the country, and third in the league, in shot percentage (0.457, 21 goals on 35 shots) … Tallied third consecutive hat trick via three goals and two groundballs vs. Holy Cross (3/7), all over the game’s final 17:49. Was awarded with Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors … Posted third-career hat trick, tallying three goals, an assist, three groundballs and first two career caused turnovers vs. Navy (2/29) … Another impressive effort, scoring a career-high five goals at NJIT (2/22). Also collected three GBs … Third straight multi-point game to begin career, finishing with a goal, three assists and two groundballs vs. VMI (2/20) … Finished with a goal, first-career assist and three groundballs at No. 1/2 Virginia (2/15) … Scored three goals in collegiate debut vs. Utah (2/8), including a behind-the-back goal for first-career goal. Added a groundball … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a historic career at Half Hollow Hills West Hills High School on Long Island … Finished career with 331 points via 197 goals and 134 assists, stands as the Half Hollow Hills District all-time leader in both points and goals … Also the all-time single-season points leader with 105 … As a senior, posted 103 points behind 56 goals and 47 assists, finishing among Suffolk County’s leaders for points … Also eclipsed 100 points as a junior, tallying 105 via 59 goals and 46 assists … Was a four-time All-Suffolk County honoree and two-time team captain … Twice named first team Newsday All-Long Island and first team NYSSWA All-NY State … Selected as Suffolk Country Rookie of the Year as a freshman … Rated by Inside Lacrosse at No. 57 overall in his class entering his senior season of high school.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2020 | 6-5 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 35 | .457 | 25 | .714 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1-1.0 |
| 2021 | 12-12 | 31 | 14 | 45 | 86 | .360 | 52 | .605 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0-0.0 |
| 2022 | 15-15 | 33 | 11 | 44 | 84 | .393 | 55 | .655 | 3 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 5-3.0 |
| 2023 | 15-15 | 29 | 44 | 73 | 93 | .312 | 68 | .731 | 5 | 20 | 34 | 7 | 5-4.0 |
| Totals | 48-47 | 109 | 74 | 183 | 298 | .366 | 200 | .671 | 12 | 74 | 71 | 18 | 11-8.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 7 vs. Bucknell (4/24/21)
Assists: 6 vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Points: 10, twice; last vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Groundballs: 5 vs. Navy (4/10/21)
Caused Turnovers: 2, three times; last vs. Fairfield (2/11/23)
Multi-Goal Games: 30; Multi-Point Games: 41; Hat Tricks: 19
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