Spring 2012 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Carli Sukonik
- Position:
- A
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
- Hometown:
- Penn Valley, Pa.
- High School:
- Harriton High School
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it has a perfect balance of academics and athletics. It offers an ideal major for me, has great athletic facilities as well as a competitive lacrosse program.”
ON COACH REDFERN: “Coach Redfern has a wonderful way of communicating her high level of expectations in a manner that is both motivating and supportive of her players.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Stellar freshman campaign, posting a team-high 41 goals and 47 points … Stood fifth in the Patriot League in goals per game … Started all 16 games … Led the team with 89 shots and 65 shots on goal … Also posted a team-leading 47 draw controls along with 10 groundballs and five caused turnovers … Named a Second Team All-Patriot League honoree … Had seven hat tricks, 10 multi-goal games and 11 multi-point games … Posted a hat trick in season finale vs. Navy (4/21) ... Scored two goals a game prior against Holy Cross (4/14) … Had three goals in win over New Hampshire (4/7) … Monster game at American (3/31), tying a career-high eight points (seven goals, one assist) while adding five draw controls … Three goals and two assists at Villanova (3/27) … Scored a pair of goals against archrival Lafayette (3/24) … Posted four goals, one assists and seven draw controls at Bucknell (3/17) … Scored a career-high eight goals in rout of Binghamton (3/14) … Finished with four goals and a career-high nine draw controls in Patriot League opener at Colgate (3/10) … Had two goals, two groundballs and six draw controls in win over Robert Morris (3/3) … Posted a goal and assist in collegiate debut against Marist (2/18) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Scored more than 300 career goals as a lacrosse standout at Harriton High School … Was a four-time Offensive MVP and two-time Harriton High School Female Athlete of the Year … Four-year varsity letterwinner and two-time captain (junior and senior years) … Began career with a bang, earning First Team All-Del Val League as a freshman … Followed that up with Honorable Mention All-Central League as a sophomore and junior, and First Team All-Central League as a senior … Was also voted to the US Lacrosse Regional III All-America list … Participated in the 2011 Champion All-American Showcase where she shined, earning a spot on the All-ESPN Rise Games Team … Left Harriton with six school records, including goals in a game (12), goals in a season (118) and goals in a career (335) … Led squad to its most wins in a season (20), a Central League Championship and the school’s first trip to the state playoffs … Member of the National Honor Society … Ended career with two straight US Lacrosse Academic All-America honors … Was also a three-year letterwinner and starting midfielder in soccer.
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Season
|
GP-GS
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G
|
A
|
Pts
|
Shots
|
Shot%
|
SOG
|
SOG%
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GB
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DC
|
TO
|
CT
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|
2012
|
16-16
|
41
|
6
|
47
|
89
|
.461
|
65
|
.730
|
10
|
47
|
28
|
5
|
|
Total
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16-16
|
41
|
6
|
47
|
89
|
.461
|
65
|
.730
|
10
|
47
|
28
|
5
|
Major & Why: Graphic Design. I am a hands-on learner and am creative. I’ve also always had a fascination with colors and design.
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Ingrid Michaelson
Favorite Movie: Burlesque
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Foodgawker.com
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, crafts
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vogue
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s the same number my dad wore throughout his sports career.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer or tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Definitely want to donate a large portion of the money, but would also love to use some to travel the world and build my dream house.
