2013 Women's Soccer Roster
Gavalchin, Katie
Jersey Number 18
Katie Gavalchin
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Hometown:
- Robbinsville, N.J.
- High School:
- Notre Dame
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose to attend Lehigh because I felt like I was at home the minute I arrived on campus. Meeting the staff, students and the team confirmed my feelings as they were as friendly and helpful as possible in helping me towards my college decision.”
ON COACH LAMBINUS: “Coach Lambinus offers encouragement to his players by looking at the positive aspects of every game and making insightful suggestions on how to handle the more difficult game situations.”
AS A SENIOR (2013): One of six Mountain Hawks to start all 17 games … Took only shot of the season in regular season finale against Holy Cross (11/2) … Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week after the win against Loyola (10/12) … Integral part of a defense that pitched four shutouts on the season … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … Received the Coached Award at the team’s annual end-of-year banquet.
AS A JUNIOR (2012): Saw action in 14 games, including one start … Came on as the season progressed … 14 games marked a career high (played nine each of first two seasons) ... Unleashed a shot in regular season finale vs. Holy Cross (10/27) ... Took first shot of the season (which was on goal) as part of big win over Colgate (10/21). Came in her first start of the season (and second of career).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in nine games, starting once … Started the season opener at Seton Hall (8/29), then saw action vs. Binghamton (9/2), Monmouth (9/9), at Marist (9/11), Quinnipiac (9/16), Saint Joseph’s (9/23), vs. Columbia (10/3), at Colgate (10/23) and vs. Penn (10/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in nine games, including both Patriot League Tournament contests and the NCAA First Round game at Virginia ... Posted seven shots on the season, two on goal … Had a career-high three shots against NJIT (10/2) and one in both the semifinals against Bucknell (10/5) and championship game vs. Army (10/7).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Named MVP of high school and club team … Won the 2008 Pennsylvania state title with Yardley Makefield Soccer … Member of the New Jersey ODP program in 2008 and 2009.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW KATIE
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? It’s difficult to narrow down to a single thing. I love the atmosphere; the beautiful campus, the students and professors, the team and the school spirit all while not being too far from home makes it amazing.
Major & Why: Biology, because learning about all aspects of how and why life works fascinates me.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: My Biology classes
Favorite Place on Campus: Lindeman Library
Favorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson, Adele, John Mayer
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite TV Show: Friends, Desperate Housewives, American Horror Story
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Shane Victorino
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, reading, listening to/searching for music
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Women's Health
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A photographic memory
Dream Job: Pediatric Physician
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I didn’t realize my previous club team number was available.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Probably lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some money to charity, buy my dream home on some tropical island for vacations and try to live a semi normal life.
After Lehigh, I Would Like To: Go on to Physicians Assistant School
ON COACH LAMBINUS: “Coach Lambinus offers encouragement to his players by looking at the positive aspects of every game and making insightful suggestions on how to handle the more difficult game situations.”
AS A SENIOR (2013): One of six Mountain Hawks to start all 17 games … Took only shot of the season in regular season finale against Holy Cross (11/2) … Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week after the win against Loyola (10/12) … Integral part of a defense that pitched four shutouts on the season … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … Received the Coached Award at the team’s annual end-of-year banquet.
AS A JUNIOR (2012): Saw action in 14 games, including one start … Came on as the season progressed … 14 games marked a career high (played nine each of first two seasons) ... Unleashed a shot in regular season finale vs. Holy Cross (10/27) ... Took first shot of the season (which was on goal) as part of big win over Colgate (10/21). Came in her first start of the season (and second of career).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in nine games, starting once … Started the season opener at Seton Hall (8/29), then saw action vs. Binghamton (9/2), Monmouth (9/9), at Marist (9/11), Quinnipiac (9/16), Saint Joseph’s (9/23), vs. Columbia (10/3), at Colgate (10/23) and vs. Penn (10/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in nine games, including both Patriot League Tournament contests and the NCAA First Round game at Virginia ... Posted seven shots on the season, two on goal … Had a career-high three shots against NJIT (10/2) and one in both the semifinals against Bucknell (10/5) and championship game vs. Army (10/7).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Named MVP of high school and club team … Won the 2008 Pennsylvania state title with Yardley Makefield Soccer … Member of the New Jersey ODP program in 2008 and 2009.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2010 | 9-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .000 | 2 | .286 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 | 9-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 | 14-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 | 17-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 49-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .000 | 4 | .400 | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW KATIE
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? It’s difficult to narrow down to a single thing. I love the atmosphere; the beautiful campus, the students and professors, the team and the school spirit all while not being too far from home makes it amazing.
Major & Why: Biology, because learning about all aspects of how and why life works fascinates me.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: My Biology classes
Favorite Place on Campus: Lindeman Library
Favorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson, Adele, John Mayer
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness
Favorite TV Show: Friends, Desperate Housewives, American Horror Story
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Shane Victorino
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, reading, listening to/searching for music
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Women's Health
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A photographic memory
Dream Job: Pediatric Physician
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I didn’t realize my previous club team number was available.
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Probably lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some money to charity, buy my dream home on some tropical island for vacations and try to live a semi normal life.
After Lehigh, I Would Like To: Go on to Physicians Assistant School
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