2015 Field Hockey Roster
Ricker, Erin
Jersey Number 3
Erin Ricker
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Hometown:
- Lewes, Del.
- High School:
- Cape Henlopen
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “My dad went to Lehigh, so I’ve known about its prestigious academics and strong engineering program my entire life. When I first visited the campus and met the coaches, I knew Lehigh was the perfect fit for me.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in all 18 games in the midfield, with 16 starts … Served as a team co-captain ... Scored a goal for two points on the season … Fired 20 shots (third on the Mountain Hawks), including 13 on goal (fourth) … Added a defensive save … Won the team’s Scholar-Athlete Award, as announced at the annual end-of-season banquet … Fired three shots on goal in the season finale at Brown (11/1) … Scored a goal vs. Lock Haven (10/18) on three shots (all on goal) … Tallied a shot on goal in three consecutive games: vs. Siena (10/4), Liberty (10/9) and Sacred Heart (10/13) … Had a shot on goal and defensive save at Bucknell (9/26) … Recorded a shot on goal in consecutive contests vs. Davidson (8/30) and at Monmouth (9/4). Had three in the home opener against Davidson.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Strong all-around season, posting two goals, one assist and a defensive save in all 18 games (13 starts) … Fourth on the team in shots (27) and shots on goal (15) … Scored a goal on a season-high four shots on goal vs. Sacred Heart (9/28) … Had a goal one week prior at Georgetown (9/21) … Dished an assist and had a defensive save at Penn (9/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in all 18 games, making 16 starts … Scored one goal and added three assists to tie for the team lead … Led the Mountain Hawks with 40 shots, 19 coming on goal … Recorded an assist in the season opener against Fairfield (8/30) … Scored a goal the following game at Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/1) ... Also had an assist in the third game of the season vs. Penn (9/6) … Dished an assist against Rider (10/6) … Took a season-high six shots against Georgetown (9/10) and Sacred Heart (10/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Strong freshman campaign, finishing third on the team in points with eight (three goals, two assists) in 17 games (12 starts) … Was third on the Mountain Hawks in assists and tied for third in points … Finished the season with 21 shots, 13 on goal … Dished an assist at Bucknell (10/20) … Scored a goal against American (10/6) … Tallied first-career assist in Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (9/29) … Had a goal in Lehigh’s big 6-3 win over Towson (9/9) … Scored first-career goal in season opener vs. Ball State (8/25).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport student-athlete at Cape Henlopen … Helped lead her squad to the 2011 State Championship as a Team Captain and First Team All-State honoree … Strong in the classroom, Ricker graduated fourth in her class of 250 … Also earned numerous academic honors, being named Academic All-Conference for three years … NFHCA Academic All-American as a senior … Was a First Team All-Conference performer in 2010-11 … Team’s Most Improved Varsity Player in 2009 … Conference Champion from 2009-11 and National Futures Champion in 2008, 2010 and 2011 … Finished senior season with 17 goals and six assists … Posted 19 goals and six assists as a junior … Part of Futures Training at the University of Delaware from 2008-12 … Played on the Delaware Shore Travel Team from 2008-11 … Earned four varsity letters in both swimming and lacrosse … Garnered Honorable Mention All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in swimming (2009-11) … Competed on the four-time state champion lacrosse team (2009-12) … Was recently named to the All-State First Team and National All-Academic Team … Played for the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Travel Team from 2009-11.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The close-knit athletic community
Major & Why: Engineering
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Surf ‘n Turf
Favorite Musical Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Movie: Gnar
Favorite TV Show: New Girl
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies
Hobbies: Skiing, surfing, water skiing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Europe
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing
Dream Job: Anywhere that I’m having fun and making money
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 has always been my favorite number
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Do whatever I want
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in all 18 games in the midfield, with 16 starts … Served as a team co-captain ... Scored a goal for two points on the season … Fired 20 shots (third on the Mountain Hawks), including 13 on goal (fourth) … Added a defensive save … Won the team’s Scholar-Athlete Award, as announced at the annual end-of-season banquet … Fired three shots on goal in the season finale at Brown (11/1) … Scored a goal vs. Lock Haven (10/18) on three shots (all on goal) … Tallied a shot on goal in three consecutive games: vs. Siena (10/4), Liberty (10/9) and Sacred Heart (10/13) … Had a shot on goal and defensive save at Bucknell (9/26) … Recorded a shot on goal in consecutive contests vs. Davidson (8/30) and at Monmouth (9/4). Had three in the home opener against Davidson.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Strong all-around season, posting two goals, one assist and a defensive save in all 18 games (13 starts) … Fourth on the team in shots (27) and shots on goal (15) … Scored a goal on a season-high four shots on goal vs. Sacred Heart (9/28) … Had a goal one week prior at Georgetown (9/21) … Dished an assist and had a defensive save at Penn (9/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in all 18 games, making 16 starts … Scored one goal and added three assists to tie for the team lead … Led the Mountain Hawks with 40 shots, 19 coming on goal … Recorded an assist in the season opener against Fairfield (8/30) … Scored a goal the following game at Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/1) ... Also had an assist in the third game of the season vs. Penn (9/6) … Dished an assist against Rider (10/6) … Took a season-high six shots against Georgetown (9/10) and Sacred Heart (10/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Strong freshman campaign, finishing third on the team in points with eight (three goals, two assists) in 17 games (12 starts) … Was third on the Mountain Hawks in assists and tied for third in points … Finished the season with 21 shots, 13 on goal … Dished an assist at Bucknell (10/20) … Scored a goal against American (10/6) … Tallied first-career assist in Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (9/29) … Had a goal in Lehigh’s big 6-3 win over Towson (9/9) … Scored first-career goal in season opener vs. Ball State (8/25).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport student-athlete at Cape Henlopen … Helped lead her squad to the 2011 State Championship as a Team Captain and First Team All-State honoree … Strong in the classroom, Ricker graduated fourth in her class of 250 … Also earned numerous academic honors, being named Academic All-Conference for three years … NFHCA Academic All-American as a senior … Was a First Team All-Conference performer in 2010-11 … Team’s Most Improved Varsity Player in 2009 … Conference Champion from 2009-11 and National Futures Champion in 2008, 2010 and 2011 … Finished senior season with 17 goals and six assists … Posted 19 goals and six assists as a junior … Part of Futures Training at the University of Delaware from 2008-12 … Played on the Delaware Shore Travel Team from 2008-11 … Earned four varsity letters in both swimming and lacrosse … Garnered Honorable Mention All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in swimming (2009-11) … Competed on the four-time state champion lacrosse team (2009-12) … Was recently named to the All-State First Team and National All-Academic Team … Played for the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Travel Team from 2009-11.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PS-Att | DSv |
| 2012 | 17-12 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21 | .143 | 13 | .619 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18-15 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 40 | .025 | 19 | .475 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18-13 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 27 | .074 | 15 | .556 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 18-16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .050 | 13 | .650 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Totals | 71-56 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 108 | .117 | 60 | .556 | 0 | 0-0 | 2 |
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The close-knit athletic community
Major & Why: Engineering
Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose
Favorite Food: Surf ‘n Turf
Favorite Musical Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Movie: Gnar
Favorite TV Show: New Girl
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies
Hobbies: Skiing, surfing, water skiing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Europe
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing
Dream Job: Anywhere that I’m having fun and making money
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 has always been my favorite number
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Do whatever I want
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