2016 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Telesco, Tripp
Jersey Number 66
Tripp Telesco
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 217
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Ridgewood, N.J.
- High School:
- Ridgewood High School
- Major:
- Supply Chain Management
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because I think it is a great mix of athletics as well as academics. I loved the coaches when I visited, as well as the caliber of students.”
AS A SENIOR (2016): Strong senior season, earning first team All-Patriot League honors for second time in career … Named to All-ECAC second team … Played in USILA/Nike North-South Game … Finished second on the team in both groundballs (44) and caused turnovers (30) … Caused turnover total was tied for 10th in the nation while he was seventh in caused turnovers per game … Started all 15 games … Posted multiple groundballs in 13-of-15 games and multiple caused turnovers in 10 contests … Had three groundballs and four caused turnovers in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Army West Point (4/26) … Recorded a groundball at Bucknell (4/22) … Scooped four groundballs on Senior Day vs. Cornell (4/16) … Tallied three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Princeton (4/12) … Finished with a groundball and caused turnover against No. 13/15 Loyola (4/9) … Big effort with three groundballs and three caused turnovers in win at No. 20 Boston University (4/2) … Had three groundballs and a caused turnover vs. No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) … Scooped five groundballs against No. 14/16 Navy (3/26) … Impressed with three groundballs and four caused turnovers while spearheading a defense that allowed just six goals at Lafayette (3/19) … Recorded a team-high five groundballs, along with two caused turnovers, at Army West Point (3/12) … Dished an assist while adding three groundballs and three caused turnovers in win over Colgate (3/5) … Strong effort with two groundballs and three caused turnovers in league opener vs. Holy Cross (2/27) … Had three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Furman (2/20) … Sensational effort at No. 3 Duke (2/14), posting three groundballs and two caused turnovers. Part of a defense which allowed just four goals over the game’s final 33 minutes … Scooped two groundballs in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2015): Photo Gallery … Played in 12 games (all starts) and tallied 21 groundballs and 17 caused turnovers (second on the team) … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21) … Three groundballs and a game-high four caused turnovers in big win over Lafayette (4/17) … Scooped a pair of groundballs in win at #18/14 Stony Brook (4/12) … Finished with a groundball and season-high four caused turnovers against #14/18 Princeton (4/7) … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at Colgate (4/4) … Groundball and caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/28) while holding one of the Crusaders’ leading scorers Clay Haarman without a point … Posted season highs in groundballs (5) and caused turnovers (3) against #18/19 Army (3/21). Shut down Army All-American John Glesener, holding him to just one goal and one assist on only four shots … Two groundballs and a caused turnover in strong defensive effort against #5/6 Denver (3/17) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover at Navy (3/14) … Tallied a groundball at #15/16 Villanova (3/10) … Scooped a pair of groundballs against Bucknell (3/7) in first action of the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014): Photo Gallery … Tremendous sophomore season, earning first team All-Patriot League and honorable mention All-America laurels … Finished with 44 groundballs and was among the nation’s best with 36 caused turnovers … Dished two assists for first-career points … Started 17 games … Posted multiple caused turnovers in 11 of his 17 games … Key part of a defense that allowed seven or fewer goals in 13 of 18 games on the year … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Championship Game at #1 Loyola (4/27) … Had five groundballs, two caused turnovers and an assist in PL Semifinal win over #14/15 Army (4/25) … Posted two groundballs and a caused turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinal victory over Navy (4/22) … Had two groundballs and two caused turnovers in regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Finished with two caused turnovers at #15/17 Princeton (4/8) … Posted three groundballs and three caused turnovers in 20-4 rout of Holy Cross (3/29) … Strong game with five groundballs and five caused turnovers vs. Monmouth (3/26) while adding first-career point (an assist) … Had a groundball at Army (3/22) … Scooped three groundballs while adding three caused turnovers in rout of Navy (3/15) … Finished with two groundballs and two caused turnovers at Bucknell (3/8) as part of dominant defensive effort … Continued strong play vs. #7/8 Loyola (3/1) with three groundballs and two caused turnovers for a second straight week … Another strong game with three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Boston University (2/22) … Monster game with career highs in groundballs (7) and caused turnovers (7) in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16). Was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts … Scooped a groundball in the home opener vs. Marquette (2/8) … Had three groundballs and a caused turnover in the season opener at Furman (2/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2013): Photo Gallery … Stellar freshman campaign as a regular at both close defense and long stick midfield … Finished the season with 29 groundballs and 14 caused turnovers … Had two groundballs in the NCAA Tournament at #1 North Carolina (5/11) … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Championship victory over #13/16 Bucknell (4/28) … Had a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Patriot League Semis vs. Colgate (4/26). Held defending Tewaaraton Award Winner Peter Baum goal-less … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in regular season finale against Lafayette (4/20) … Scooped three groundballs in big win at #9/11 Bucknell (4/12) … Career-high five groundballs and three caused turnovers vs. Navy (3/30) to earn second straight Patriot League Rookie of the Week award … Stellar with three groundballs and one caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/23). Held HC’s leading scorer Clar Haarmann to a single goal. Telesco was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for his efforts … Had a pair of groundballs against UMass (3/20) … Scooped a groundball and caused a turnover in the Patriot League opener at Army (3/16) … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Independence Classic vs. #12/13 Penn State (3/9) … Tied a career-high three groundballs while adding a caused turnover against #18 Penn (3/5) in first game at LSM … Groundball against VMI (3/2) as defense held the Keydets to just two goals … Had a groundball and career-high two caused turnovers at Air Force (2/24) … Started first-career game in the season opener vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10), scooping three groundballs.
BEFORE LEHIGH: All-American defenseman at Ridgewood High School … Garnered endless honors … Rated the #1 defenseman in New Jersey by MSG Varsity, and also made MSG Varsity’s All-Metro First Team … Ranked 73rd inInside Lacrosse’s Power 100 freshmen, and 21st in its top 40 incoming defensemen … Team captain and MVP, was a First Team All-State and All-Suburban honoree … Led Ridgewood in takeaways and groundballs his final two seasons, finishing with 40 and 88, respectively … Underclassman Under Armour All-American … Earned the Coaches Award freshman year, switching to long pole for the first time the middle of sophomore season … Was also a star football player, garnering First Team All-State, All-Suburban and All-County … Made 138 tackles in a season to break the school record, a record held since 1979 by a former NFL player … Finished with 234 career tackles (just four shy of the career record) … Also MVP and captain of his football team.
PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Tina. Has three siblings: Remy, CC and Cooper.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 7 vs. Villanova (2/16/14)
Caused Turnovers: 7 vs. Villanova (2/16/14)
GETTING TO KNOW TRIPP
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The Wildboys
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management because I find the subject very interesting and I can see myself working in this field down the road.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Philosophy, The Examined Life
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Bank
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Lana Del Rey
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Website: stumbleupon.com
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derek Jeter
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside Lacrosse and Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Counting cards
Dream Job: Owner of NY Giants
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Build a house on top of Vail, Colorado.
AS A SENIOR (2016): Strong senior season, earning first team All-Patriot League honors for second time in career … Named to All-ECAC second team … Played in USILA/Nike North-South Game … Finished second on the team in both groundballs (44) and caused turnovers (30) … Caused turnover total was tied for 10th in the nation while he was seventh in caused turnovers per game … Started all 15 games … Posted multiple groundballs in 13-of-15 games and multiple caused turnovers in 10 contests … Had three groundballs and four caused turnovers in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Army West Point (4/26) … Recorded a groundball at Bucknell (4/22) … Scooped four groundballs on Senior Day vs. Cornell (4/16) … Tallied three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Princeton (4/12) … Finished with a groundball and caused turnover against No. 13/15 Loyola (4/9) … Big effort with three groundballs and three caused turnovers in win at No. 20 Boston University (4/2) … Had three groundballs and a caused turnover vs. No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) … Scooped five groundballs against No. 14/16 Navy (3/26) … Impressed with three groundballs and four caused turnovers while spearheading a defense that allowed just six goals at Lafayette (3/19) … Recorded a team-high five groundballs, along with two caused turnovers, at Army West Point (3/12) … Dished an assist while adding three groundballs and three caused turnovers in win over Colgate (3/5) … Strong effort with two groundballs and three caused turnovers in league opener vs. Holy Cross (2/27) … Had three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Furman (2/20) … Sensational effort at No. 3 Duke (2/14), posting three groundballs and two caused turnovers. Part of a defense which allowed just four goals over the game’s final 33 minutes … Scooped two groundballs in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2015): Photo Gallery … Played in 12 games (all starts) and tallied 21 groundballs and 17 caused turnovers (second on the team) … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell (4/21) … Three groundballs and a game-high four caused turnovers in big win over Lafayette (4/17) … Scooped a pair of groundballs in win at #18/14 Stony Brook (4/12) … Finished with a groundball and season-high four caused turnovers against #14/18 Princeton (4/7) … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at Colgate (4/4) … Groundball and caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/28) while holding one of the Crusaders’ leading scorers Clay Haarman without a point … Posted season highs in groundballs (5) and caused turnovers (3) against #18/19 Army (3/21). Shut down Army All-American John Glesener, holding him to just one goal and one assist on only four shots … Two groundballs and a caused turnover in strong defensive effort against #5/6 Denver (3/17) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover at Navy (3/14) … Tallied a groundball at #15/16 Villanova (3/10) … Scooped a pair of groundballs against Bucknell (3/7) in first action of the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014): Photo Gallery … Tremendous sophomore season, earning first team All-Patriot League and honorable mention All-America laurels … Finished with 44 groundballs and was among the nation’s best with 36 caused turnovers … Dished two assists for first-career points … Started 17 games … Posted multiple caused turnovers in 11 of his 17 games … Key part of a defense that allowed seven or fewer goals in 13 of 18 games on the year … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Championship Game at #1 Loyola (4/27) … Had five groundballs, two caused turnovers and an assist in PL Semifinal win over #14/15 Army (4/25) … Posted two groundballs and a caused turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinal victory over Navy (4/22) … Had two groundballs and two caused turnovers in regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Finished with two caused turnovers at #15/17 Princeton (4/8) … Posted three groundballs and three caused turnovers in 20-4 rout of Holy Cross (3/29) … Strong game with five groundballs and five caused turnovers vs. Monmouth (3/26) while adding first-career point (an assist) … Had a groundball at Army (3/22) … Scooped three groundballs while adding three caused turnovers in rout of Navy (3/15) … Finished with two groundballs and two caused turnovers at Bucknell (3/8) as part of dominant defensive effort … Continued strong play vs. #7/8 Loyola (3/1) with three groundballs and two caused turnovers for a second straight week … Another strong game with three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Boston University (2/22) … Monster game with career highs in groundballs (7) and caused turnovers (7) in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16). Was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts … Scooped a groundball in the home opener vs. Marquette (2/8) … Had three groundballs and a caused turnover in the season opener at Furman (2/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2013): Photo Gallery … Stellar freshman campaign as a regular at both close defense and long stick midfield … Finished the season with 29 groundballs and 14 caused turnovers … Had two groundballs in the NCAA Tournament at #1 North Carolina (5/11) … Caused a turnover in the Patriot League Championship victory over #13/16 Bucknell (4/28) … Had a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Patriot League Semis vs. Colgate (4/26). Held defending Tewaaraton Award Winner Peter Baum goal-less … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in regular season finale against Lafayette (4/20) … Scooped three groundballs in big win at #9/11 Bucknell (4/12) … Career-high five groundballs and three caused turnovers vs. Navy (3/30) to earn second straight Patriot League Rookie of the Week award … Stellar with three groundballs and one caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/23). Held HC’s leading scorer Clar Haarmann to a single goal. Telesco was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for his efforts … Had a pair of groundballs against UMass (3/20) … Scooped a groundball and caused a turnover in the Patriot League opener at Army (3/16) … Posted a groundball and two caused turnovers in the Independence Classic vs. #12/13 Penn State (3/9) … Tied a career-high three groundballs while adding a caused turnover against #18 Penn (3/5) in first game at LSM … Groundball against VMI (3/2) as defense held the Keydets to just two goals … Had a groundball and career-high two caused turnovers at Air Force (2/24) … Started first-career game in the season opener vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10), scooping three groundballs.
BEFORE LEHIGH: All-American defenseman at Ridgewood High School … Garnered endless honors … Rated the #1 defenseman in New Jersey by MSG Varsity, and also made MSG Varsity’s All-Metro First Team … Ranked 73rd inInside Lacrosse’s Power 100 freshmen, and 21st in its top 40 incoming defensemen … Team captain and MVP, was a First Team All-State and All-Suburban honoree … Led Ridgewood in takeaways and groundballs his final two seasons, finishing with 40 and 88, respectively … Underclassman Under Armour All-American … Earned the Coaches Award freshman year, switching to long pole for the first time the middle of sophomore season … Was also a star football player, garnering First Team All-State, All-Suburban and All-County … Made 138 tackles in a season to break the school record, a record held since 1979 by a former NFL player … Finished with 234 career tackles (just four shy of the career record) … Also MVP and captain of his football team.
PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Tina. Has three siblings: Remy, CC and Cooper.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2013 | 17-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 29 | 5 | 14 | 7-6.0 |
| 2014 | 17-17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 36 | 5-4.5 |
| 2015 | 12-12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 10-8.5 |
| 2016 | 15-15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .000 | 3 | .750 | 0 | 44 | 7 | 30 | 11-10.5 |
| Totals | 61-54 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | .600 | 4 | .800 | 0 | 138 | 17 | 97 | 33-29.5 |
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 7 vs. Villanova (2/16/14)
Caused Turnovers: 7 vs. Villanova (2/16/14)
GETTING TO KNOW TRIPP
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The Wildboys
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management because I find the subject very interesting and I can see myself working in this field down the road.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Philosophy, The Examined Life
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Bank
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Lana Del Rey
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Website: stumbleupon.com
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derek Jeter
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside Lacrosse and Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Counting cards
Dream Job: Owner of NY Giants
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Build a house on top of Vail, Colorado.
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