2014 Field Hockey Roster
Beatson, Alex
Jersey Number 4
Alex Beatson
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Hometown:
- Wilmington, Del.
- High School:
- Archmere Academy
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because not only was I looking to play Division I field hockey, but I also wanted to get the best possible education I could.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Started all 18 games at center back … Tallied 15 shots, including seven on goal, and one defensive save … Part of a defense that shut-out Siena and allowed one goal on eight separate occasions … The Mountain Hawks held nationally-ranked and eventual league champion Boston University to three goals, tying for the Terriers’ lowest offensive output in a Patriot League regular season contest … Had two shots, including one on goal, against both Lock Haven (10/18) and Colgate (10/24) … Also tallied two shots (one on goal) in win over Siena (10/4) … Posted a shot on goal at Bucknell (9/26) … Recorded a shot and defensive save at Columbia (9/11) … Had a shot on goal in each of the first two games, at Rider (8/28) and vs. Davidson (8/30).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in 16 games, starting 10 … Fired a shot on goal, against Colgate (10/4).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw action in 10 games, starting twice … Started against Fairfield (8/30) and Saint Francis (9/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 16 games her rookie campaign, starting twice (in the season opener and finale) … Posted two goals and four points … Had five shots (all on goal), converting 40 percent of her shots into goals … Scored goals in back-to-back games, vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/2) and at Fairfield (9/7) … Fired a career-high two shots against Liberty (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Archmere Academy in Delaware … Star field hockey and lacrosse player … Four-year varsity starter … Named Second Team All-Conference for field hockey in 2009 and 2010 … Earned First Team All-Conference and All-State in 2011 … Was a Mid-Atlantic Harrow Regional All-American and a Futures Nationals Competitor … Equally strong in lacrosse, as a three-time All-Conference Player (Second Team in 2009 followed by First Team in 2010 and 2011) … Named First Team All-State in 2011 … An All-America nominee in lacrosse.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ALEX
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Jello
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Matt Nathanson
Favorite Movie: Pride & Prejudice
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Stumbleupon
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Bubba Watson
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland or Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
AS A SENIOR (2015): Started all 18 games at center back … Tallied 15 shots, including seven on goal, and one defensive save … Part of a defense that shut-out Siena and allowed one goal on eight separate occasions … The Mountain Hawks held nationally-ranked and eventual league champion Boston University to three goals, tying for the Terriers’ lowest offensive output in a Patriot League regular season contest … Had two shots, including one on goal, against both Lock Haven (10/18) and Colgate (10/24) … Also tallied two shots (one on goal) in win over Siena (10/4) … Posted a shot on goal at Bucknell (9/26) … Recorded a shot and defensive save at Columbia (9/11) … Had a shot on goal in each of the first two games, at Rider (8/28) and vs. Davidson (8/30).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in 16 games, starting 10 … Fired a shot on goal, against Colgate (10/4).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Saw action in 10 games, starting twice … Started against Fairfield (8/30) and Saint Francis (9/1).
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 16 games her rookie campaign, starting twice (in the season opener and finale) … Posted two goals and four points … Had five shots (all on goal), converting 40 percent of her shots into goals … Scored goals in back-to-back games, vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/2) and at Fairfield (9/7) … Fired a career-high two shots against Liberty (8/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Archmere Academy in Delaware … Star field hockey and lacrosse player … Four-year varsity starter … Named Second Team All-Conference for field hockey in 2009 and 2010 … Earned First Team All-Conference and All-State in 2011 … Was a Mid-Atlantic Harrow Regional All-American and a Futures Nationals Competitor … Equally strong in lacrosse, as a three-time All-Conference Player (Second Team in 2009 followed by First Team in 2010 and 2011) … Named First Team All-State in 2011 … An All-America nominee in lacrosse.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PS-Att | DSv |
| 2012 | 16-2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .400 | 5 | 1.000 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .000 | 7 | .467 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Totals | 60-32 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .095 | 13 | .619 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
GETTING TO KNOW ALEX
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Jello
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Matt Nathanson
Favorite Movie: Pride & Prejudice
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Stumbleupon
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Bubba Watson
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland or Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
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