Spring 2012 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Fitzpatrick, Alexandra
Jersey Number 17
Alexandra Fitzpatrick
- Position:
- GK
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Major:
- Business
- Hometown:
- Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
- High School:
- Lakeland
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh to have the opportunity to participate in an up-and-coming Division I lacrosse program while also getting a prestigious education.”
ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: “I am so happy and fortunate to participate in a Division I sport while still receiving an amazing education.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Started three games before season ended due to injury … Posted a 7.74 GAA and 50.9 save percentage, stopping 18-of-34 shots sent her way ... Made seven saves at Delaware (2/25) … Stopped 11-of-16 in season opener vs. Marist (2/18). Earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week laurels for her efforts.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Outstanding freshman season, posting a .506 save percentage and 8.66 GAA to earn First Team All-Patriot League honors … The save percentage led the league and stood third best in the nation … Finished with a 9-7 record in 17 games (all starts) … Also scooped 13 groundballs … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for two consecutive weeks (4/4 and 4/11) … Made nine saves on 13 shots at Holy Cross (4/16) to help clinch Lehigh’s fifth straight Patriot League Tournament berth … Posted fifth double-digit save performance of season at #15 Penn State (4/12) … Finished with 11 saves, allowing only six goals, vs. Virginia Tech (4/9). That marked a season-low goal total for the Hokies. Also set a career-high in groundballs (3) and caused turnovers (2) … Dominant against American (4/2), saving 14-of-20 in a 13-6 win … Made a career-high 16 saves at Temple (3/24) … Made three saves, allowing only one goal, in the first half against Bucknell (3/19) and Saint Joseph’s (3/2) … Sensational in the home opener against Delaware, making 14 saves while allowing only 10 goals.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-time All-League and two-time All-State selection in lacrosse at Lakeland High School … Named an All-American in 2009 and ’10 … Squad finished as state runners-up her senior season … Played in the Champion All-American Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. … Also a three-time All-Elite honoree, winning four Back to Back Section Titles … Two-time All-League performer in field hockey … Team won the 2009 state championship … Played for the Hudson Valley Hurricanes club lacrosse team … Member of the honor roll.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Carole and sister of John and Molly … John plays lacrosse at Mercy College.
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Season
|
GP-GS
|
Min
|
GA
|
GAA
|
Saves
|
Save%
|
W
|
L
|
GB
|
|
2011
|
17-17
|
852:20
|
123
|
8.66
|
126
|
.506
|
9
|
7
|
13
|
|
2012
|
3-3
|
124:00
|
16
|
7.74
|
18
|
.529
|
1
|
1
|
7
|
|
Total
|
20-20
|
976:20
|
139
|
8.54
|
144
|
.509
|
10
|
8
|
20
|
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXANDRA
Nickname: Fitz, Fitzy, Fitzel
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus. It’s by far the prettiest campus I’ve ever been on.
Major & Why: Marketing because when I took the Introduction Class, I knew this is what I wanted to study.
Major & Why: Marketing because when I took the Introduction Class, I knew this is what I wanted to study.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Introduction to Business
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan and Cookies
Favorite Color: Any shade of Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Nastia Liukin
Hobbies: Friendship Bracelet Making, Eating and Hanging out with my Friends and Family
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan and Cookies
Favorite Color: Any shade of Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Nastia Liukin
Hobbies: Friendship Bracelet Making, Eating and Hanging out with my Friends and Family
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Lacrosse Magazine or People
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Almafi
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Almafi
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being a good singer and dancer
Dream Job: Wedding Planner or Personal Stylist
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It combines the only two numbers I wore growing up and 7 was already taken.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay off both mine and my family’s student loans and mortgages, go on a guilt-free shopping spree and buy a mansion on a beach or a lake.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It combines the only two numbers I wore growing up and 7 was already taken.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay off both mine and my family’s student loans and mortgages, go on a guilt-free shopping spree and buy a mansion on a beach or a lake.
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