2015 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Lawrence, Sam
Jersey Number 34
Sam Lawrence
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Wellesley, Mass.
- High School:
- Wellesley High School
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
Sam Lawrence Photo Galleries: 2014
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh offers outstanding academics and a perfect size, area and location.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in 12 games, finishing with 11 caused turnovers which was tied for fourth on the team … Scored a goal while adding nine groundballs … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/28) … Posted two caused turnovers against #18/19 Army (3/21) … Had a groundball and caused turnover vs. #5/6 Denver (3/17) … Two groundballs at Navy (3/14) … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at #15/16 Villanova (3/10) … Scored a goal while tallying a groundball and two caused turnovers against Bucknell (3/7) … Had two groundballs at #14/15 Loyola (2/28) … Groundball and caused turnover in win over Boston University (2/21) … Strong season-opening effort, tallying a game-high three caused turnovers against Marquette (2/7), which tied a career high.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Emerged as a regular short-stick defensive midfielder, posting 15 groundballs and 15 groundballs along with a goal and three assists … Scooped a groundball in the Patriot League Championship Game at #1 Loyola (4/27) … Had a groundball and caused turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (4/22) … Scored first-career goal while adding two groundballs and two caused turnovers at Lafayette (4/18) … Scooped a pair of groundballs at #15/17 Princeton (4/8) … Caused two turnovers and dished an assist in win over #16/19 Colgate (4/5) … Strong all-around game with an assist, groundball and two caused turnovers vs. Holy Cross (3/29) … Had a groundball and caused turnover against Monmouth (3/26) … Posted a groundball and career-high three caused turnovers in rout of Navy (3/15) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover as part of dominant defensive effort at Bucknell (3/8) … Posted first-career point (an assist) while setting a career-high two caused turnovers against #7/8 Loyola (3/1) … Had two shots and a groundball at Boston U (2/22) … Posted three groundballs and a caused turnover in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw action in four games: vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10), at #11 Denver (2/23), vs. VMI (3/2) and in the regular season finale against Lafayette (4/20) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: A 2011 All-American for Wellesley High School … Along with his All-America recognition, was named a First Team Eastern Mass All-Star and First Team Bay State Conference All-Star … Senior captain and Team MVP in 2011 … Garnered All-Scholastic recognition from both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald … Named to the Metrowest Daily News Super Team … Also played varsity football and hockey … Was football Team MVP and a First Team Bay State Conference All-Star … Member of the Honor Roll … Also took part with clubs Croat Lacrosse (2011), Emass Minutemen (2010) and Mass Elite (2009).
PERSONAL: Son of John and Chrissie Lawrence … Brother of Matt, Charlie and Phoebe.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Nickname: Sam
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people, especially the guys on the team, were very easy to get along with and form great friendships with.
Major & Why: Business, undecided. I see myself working in some form of business later in my life and am trying to learn exactly what it is I want to do.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Economics
Favorite Place on Campus: Hawk’s Nest
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Movie: Gangs of New York
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: Boston Bruins
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kevin Millar
Hobbies: Water skiing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bahamas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Read minds
Dream Job: Professional Golfer
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me, not my first choice.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football or hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy an island and a boat
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh offers outstanding academics and a perfect size, area and location.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in 12 games, finishing with 11 caused turnovers which was tied for fourth on the team … Scored a goal while adding nine groundballs … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at Holy Cross (3/28) … Posted two caused turnovers against #18/19 Army (3/21) … Had a groundball and caused turnover vs. #5/6 Denver (3/17) … Two groundballs at Navy (3/14) … Tallied a groundball and caused turnover at #15/16 Villanova (3/10) … Scored a goal while tallying a groundball and two caused turnovers against Bucknell (3/7) … Had two groundballs at #14/15 Loyola (2/28) … Groundball and caused turnover in win over Boston University (2/21) … Strong season-opening effort, tallying a game-high three caused turnovers against Marquette (2/7), which tied a career high.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Emerged as a regular short-stick defensive midfielder, posting 15 groundballs and 15 groundballs along with a goal and three assists … Scooped a groundball in the Patriot League Championship Game at #1 Loyola (4/27) … Had a groundball and caused turnover in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (4/22) … Scored first-career goal while adding two groundballs and two caused turnovers at Lafayette (4/18) … Scooped a pair of groundballs at #15/17 Princeton (4/8) … Caused two turnovers and dished an assist in win over #16/19 Colgate (4/5) … Strong all-around game with an assist, groundball and two caused turnovers vs. Holy Cross (3/29) … Had a groundball and caused turnover against Monmouth (3/26) … Posted a groundball and career-high three caused turnovers in rout of Navy (3/15) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover as part of dominant defensive effort at Bucknell (3/8) … Posted first-career point (an assist) while setting a career-high two caused turnovers against #7/8 Loyola (3/1) … Had two shots and a groundball at Boston U (2/22) … Posted three groundballs and a caused turnover in triple overtime thriller over #20 Villanova (2/16).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw action in four games: vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10), at #11 Denver (2/23), vs. VMI (3/2) and in the regular season finale against Lafayette (4/20) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Did not see any action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: A 2011 All-American for Wellesley High School … Along with his All-America recognition, was named a First Team Eastern Mass All-Star and First Team Bay State Conference All-Star … Senior captain and Team MVP in 2011 … Garnered All-Scholastic recognition from both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald … Named to the Metrowest Daily News Super Team … Also played varsity football and hockey … Was football Team MVP and a First Team Bay State Conference All-Star … Member of the Honor Roll … Also took part with clubs Croat Lacrosse (2011), Emass Minutemen (2010) and Mass Elite (2009).
PERSONAL: Son of John and Chrissie Lawrence … Brother of Matt, Charlie and Phoebe.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2013 | 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2014 | 18-1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | .125 | 5 | .625 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 6-5.5 |
| 2015 | 12-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 2 | 1.000 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 2-1.5 |
| Totals | 34-1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | .200 | 7 | .700 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 26 | 8-7.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Nickname: Sam
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people, especially the guys on the team, were very easy to get along with and form great friendships with.
Major & Why: Business, undecided. I see myself working in some form of business later in my life and am trying to learn exactly what it is I want to do.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Economics
Favorite Place on Campus: Hawk’s Nest
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Movie: Gangs of New York
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: Boston Bruins
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kevin Millar
Hobbies: Water skiing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bahamas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Read minds
Dream Job: Professional Golfer
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me, not my first choice.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football or hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy an island and a boat
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