Spring 2012 Women's Lacrosse Roster

Megan Kelly
Jersey Number 2

Megan Kelly

  • Position:
    A
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Major:
    Marketing
  • Hometown:
    Mendham, N.J.
  • High School:
    Mendham

WHY LEHIGH? "Lehigh gave me the opportunity to play Division lacrosse at a University that is competitive, both academically and athletically."

ON COACH REDFERN: “She is very knowledgeable and ready to go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and welcome.”

ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: “I can compete at a high level academically and athletically. I feel very privileged to be able to do both.”


AS A JUNIOR (2012): Played in all 16 games, starting 10 … Finished with 15 points via eight goals and seven assists … Also posted 10 groundballs and four caused turnovers … Had a three-game goal streak, scoring two (with an assist) against New Hampshire (4/7) while adding single goals vs. #13 Penn State (4/11) and Holy Cross (4/14) … Finished with an assist, three groundballs and a caused turnover at American (3/31) … Tallied a goal and assist against archrival Lafayette (3/24) … Dished an assist vs. Temple (3/1), at #2 North Carolina (3/6) at Colgate (3/10) and at Bucknell (3/17) … Tallied a season-high three goals in win over Robert Morris (3/3).

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): One of eight Mountain Hawks to start all 17 games … Finished second on the team and tied for ninth in the Patriot League with 35 goals … Added eight assists for 43 points (fourth on the squad) … Added seven groundballs, six draw controls and five caused turnovers … Scored a goal in 14 of the 17 games, reaching multiple goals 10 times … Seven hat tricks on the season, including one stretch of five in-a-row bridging March and April … Scored a pair of goals in the regular season finale at Navy (4/23) … Fifth straight hat trick against Iona (4/6) behind four goals and an assist … Netted three goals a game prior vs. American (4/2) … Scored four goals at Temple (3/24) and Lafayette (3/27) to earn Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors … First of two straight five-point games vs. Bucknell (3/19), recording four goals and an assist … Tied a career-high three assists against Fairfield (3/16) … Two goals vs. Colgate (3/12) … Netted a hat trick, all in the first half, at #14 Florida (3/5). Scored the game’s first two goals within the first 50 seconds to give Lehigh the early lead … Two goals, one assist and a career-high three draw controls vs. Saint Joseph’s (3/2) … Opened the season with a hat trick in impressive win at defending NCAA Tournament qualifier Marist (2/19).

AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Played in all 18 games, starting 17 … Led the Patriot League in game-winning goals with five … Scored 27 goals, and dished out six assists … Scored at least one goal in all but one game … Scooped up 21 groundballs, caused six turnovers and won 13 draw controls.

BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time First Team High School All-American … First Team All-State as a senior … Second Team All-State as a junior … All-Area Player of the Year in 2009 … Two-time First Team All-Conference … Two-time First Team All-Area and All-County … Member of STEPS Elite Lacrosse … 2009 Team Captain … Member of the National Honor Society and High Honor Roll … Member of PALS (Project Adventure Leadership Services).

PERSONAL: Daughter of Daniel and Sharyn Kelly … Has two sisters, Michelle and Caitlin.

CAREER STATISTICS 
 

Season
GP-GS
G
A
Pts
Shots
Shot%
SOG
SOG%
GB
DC
TO
CT
2010
18-17
27
6
33
59
.458
46
.780
21
13
9
6
2011
17-17
35
8
43
60
.583
53
.883
7
6
25
5
2012
16-10
8
7
15
23
.348
18
.783
10
0
15
4
Total
51-44
70
21
91
142
.493
117
.824
38
19
49
15

 

GETTING TO KNOW MEGAN
Nickname: MK, Nugg (props to Allison Thomas for giving me that nickname that has stuck)
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The family feeling you get when on campus and the alumni relations with the current students.
Major & Why: Marketing. I wanted to get a Business degree, but I am more creative so marketing has been a good fit.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Music           
Favorite Place on Campus: UC Lawn
Favorite Food: Penne Vodka
Favorite Color: Light Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Timeflies
Favorite Movie: Billy Madison
Favorite TV Show: Friends, How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derek Jeter
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Freestyle Rapping
Dream Job: Host of Man vs. Food
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I found out Brian Hess was #2 so I had no choice but to grab it. He is a stud.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay my parents back and travel the world
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