2014 Men's Soccer Roster
Suchoski, Brian
Jersey Number 7
Brian Suchoski
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bear Creek Township, Pa.
- High School:
- James M. Coughlin High School
- Major:
- Computer Engineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? "The reason I chose to attend Lehigh are threefold. First and foremost, I’ve always wanted to attend a highly prestigious institution that has a strong academic curriculum. Next, I wanted to be a part of a very competitive soccer program competing at the Division I level. Lastly, I preferred to attend a school with an appealing geographic location. After taking these three factors into consideration, Lehigh University was a perfect match."
SUCHOSKI ON COACH KOSKI: "Coach Koski and Coach Benn are not only great coaches, but also great individuals as well. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to soccer. They are honest during the recruiting process and very welcoming."
ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: "To attend a great academic institution like Lehigh and compete in its soccer program at the Division I level is an opportunity that I greatly value. Yes, juggling academics with athletics presents itself as a challenge, but accompanying it will be great accomplishments, memories and friendship that will last a lifetime."
2011 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Appeared in all 18 games, started in 17 ... Totalled five points, most amongst returning players heading into 2012 ... Scored first career goal in a 2-0 win vs. Albany (10/18) ... In the very next game, scored the game-winning goal vs. Holy Cross (10/22) ... For his efforts from those two games, he was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week ... Had six multi-shot games including a career-high five shots vs. Navy (10/15) ... Had the assist that led to the game-winning goal over Navy, 2-0 ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: "To attend a great academic institution like Lehigh and compete in its soccer program at the Division I level is an opportunity that I greatly value. Yes, juggling academics with athletics presents itself as a challenge, but accompanying it will be great accomplishments, memories and friendship that will last a lifetime."
2014 (SENIOR SEASON)
Started all 19 games, playing 90-plus minutes in 16 games…scored one goal and first 15 shots on the season…tallied Lehigh’s first goal in a 2-1 win over Army (10/25)…named the team’s Scholar-Athlete at the end-of-year banquet.
2013 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Appeared in all 17 games while making 5 starts… finished the season with 23 shots and 11 shots on goal…tallied season high six shots against Stony Brook, three of which were on goal… assisted a Lehigh goal against Holy Cross in the final game of the season… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2012 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll…Played in 15 games, making 14 starts…Led the team with 17 shots-on-goal…Tallied 1150 minutes on the year…Scored two first half goals against Saint Peter’s…Fired a season-high four shots-on-goal against La Salle…Was able to rip a season-high five shots on three separate occasions…Played a season-high 102 minutes in the double-overtime thriller against Army…Played 90+ minutes in three different matches.
Started all 19 games, playing 90-plus minutes in 16 games…scored one goal and first 15 shots on the season…tallied Lehigh’s first goal in a 2-1 win over Army (10/25)…named the team’s Scholar-Athlete at the end-of-year banquet.
2013 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Appeared in all 17 games while making 5 starts… finished the season with 23 shots and 11 shots on goal…tallied season high six shots against Stony Brook, three of which were on goal… assisted a Lehigh goal against Holy Cross in the final game of the season… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2012 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll…Played in 15 games, making 14 starts…Led the team with 17 shots-on-goal…Tallied 1150 minutes on the year…Scored two first half goals against Saint Peter’s…Fired a season-high four shots-on-goal against La Salle…Was able to rip a season-high five shots on three separate occasions…Played a season-high 102 minutes in the double-overtime thriller against Army…Played 90+ minutes in three different matches.
2011 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Appeared in all 18 games, started in 17 ... Totalled five points, most amongst returning players heading into 2012 ... Scored first career goal in a 2-0 win vs. Albany (10/18) ... In the very next game, scored the game-winning goal vs. Holy Cross (10/22) ... For his efforts from those two games, he was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week ... Had six multi-shot games including a career-high five shots vs. Navy (10/15) ... Had the assist that led to the game-winning goal over Navy, 2-0 ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Graduated as James M. Coughlin High School’s all-time leading scorer in goals and assists … Captained the team during sophomore, junior and senior seasons … Led Coughlin to the 2010 Class AAA District 2 Championship … Was an NSCAA All-Region selection as a senior … Three-time Pennsylvania All-State First Team Selection (2008, ’09, ’10) … Two-time Citizen’s Voice Newspaper Player of the Year (as a sophomore and senior) … Named the Times Leader Player of the Year as a senior … Selected to the ESPN RISE All-Star Team for Pennsylvania … Plays club soccer with FC Revolution along with classmate Ali Famili … Strong in the classroom as a National Honor Society member with Highest Honors.
GETTING TO KNOW BRIAN
CAREER STATISTICS
Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Sh | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
2011 | 18-17 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22 | .091 | 9 | .409 | 1 | 0-0 |
2012 | 15-14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 32 | .062 | 17 | .531 | 0 | 0-0 |
2013 | 17-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | .000 | 11 | .478 | 0 | 0-0 |
2014 | 19-19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .067 | 4 | .267 | 0 | 0-0 |
Total | 69-55 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 92 | .054 | 41 | .446 | 1 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW BRIAN
Nickname: B
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is meeting and getting to know new people.
Major & Why: Computer Engineering. It’s something I’m very passionate about and I work well with computers.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Math
Favorite Place on Campus: Upper
Favorite Food: Pulled Pork Sandwich
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Show: Blue Mountain State
Favorite Website: barstoolsports.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Emrick
Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Pavel Datsyuk
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing other sports, the outdoors, road-bicycling
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tahiti
Favorite Food: Pulled Pork Sandwich
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Show: Blue Mountain State
Favorite Website: barstoolsports.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Emrick
Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Pavel Datsyuk
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing other sports, the outdoors, road-bicycling
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tahiti
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Squirrel Suit Base-jumping
Dream Job: Ari Gold in Entourage
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Lucky number I’ve worn since high school
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy condos and timeshares in different countries and travel to see new places.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Lucky number I’ve worn since high school
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy condos and timeshares in different countries and travel to see new places.
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