Spring 2008 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Christy Smith
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Industrial Engineering
- Hometown:
- Downingtown, Pa.
- High School:
- Downingtown West
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh serves as the perfect fit for me as a result of its challenging academics, excellent reputation, and perfect size which is both small enough to be a family and large enough to provide many options.”
On playing lacrosse at Lehigh: “Lehigh Lacrosse is comprised of a talented group of student athletes who are committed to success both on and off the field, which maximizes the student-athlete experience.”
On Coach Ota: “Coach Liz has a great passion for her players and for the game; this coupled with her knowledge and experience validates why she has successfully led the program up the Patriot League ladder while also promoting scholastic achievement amongst the team.”
Player Profile: as a junior … All-Patriot League Second Team selection … scored 22 goals, handed out 11 assists, totaled 33 points … scored four goals in a win at Villanova (4/10/07) and netted a hat trick in a 13-5 win over St. Joe’s (4/24/07) … led Mountain Hawks in draw controls with 24 … as a sophomore … All Patriot League Second-Team selection … scored 20 goals and handed out seven assists, while scooping up 54 ground balls … third on team with 20 goals … led team and ranked third in the Patriot League in ground balls … second on team with 27 draw controls … scooped up six ground balls and recoded five draw controls versus LaSalle … totaled five points, including three goals and two assists versus archrival Lafayette … scored two goals and dished out an assist versus Villanova … as a freshman … started all 17 games ... fifth on team in points with 28 … tied for third on Lehigh with 24 goals … scored four goals in first-ever game versus Binghamton … scored four goals versus Fairfield … named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on two occasions … scooped up 24 ground balls as well … member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and the Dean’s List … also plays varsity field hockey at Lehigh … in secondary school … All Area Selection … served as captain … received Downingtown West's Outstanding Athlete Award … member of National Honor Society … WBYA Scholar-Athlete Award … member of Tau Beta Pie (Engineering Honor’s Society) and Student Athlete Mentorship Program … daughter of Randall and Diane Smith.
