Fall 2011 Field Hockey Roster

Emily Torcivia
Jersey Number 15

Emily Torcivia

  • Position:
    D
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Major:
    Arts and Sciences
  • Hometown:
    Rumson, N.J.
  • High School:
    Rumson-Fair Haven
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose to attend Lehigh because not only was it a perfect fit academically, but athletically as well.”

ON COACH BLUE: “I'm so happy that Coach Blue decided to return to Lehigh. By setting challenging, yet realistic goals for individuals and the team, she helps us strive to be better players and teammates. She genuinely cares about everyone on the team and wants us to succeed.”

ON PLAYING FIELD HOCKEY AT LEHIGH: “It did not take long for me to develop strong friendships with many girls on the team. Everyone adds something different to the team and that makes it easy to have fun with each other.”
 
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Came on in her sophomore season as one of Lehigh’s top defenders … Played in all 19 games, starting 14 … Helped Lehigh’s defense allow only two total goals during the Mountain Hawks’ three Patriot League wins - none vs. Bucknell and one against Colgate and Holy Cross … Made second defensive save of the season in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Lafayette (11/4) … Recorded an assist, vs. Siena (9/28) … Posted a defensive save during Lehigh’s thrilling 4-3 overtime win over La Salle (9/11).

AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Strong freshman campaign, finishing as one of four Mountain Hawks to start all 16 games … Posted her first-career point, an assist, against Saint Joseph’s (9/15) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

BEFORE LEHIGH: Captain at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School as a senior … Totaled 10 goals and nine assists for 29 points while leading her team to a 17-3 record … First Team All-Shore selection … Netted 22 career goals and totaled 62 career points.

CAREER STATISTICS 
 
Season
GP-GS
G
A
Pts
Sh
Shot%
SOG
SOG%
GW
PS-Att
DSv
2010
16-16
0
1
1
0
-
0
-
0
0-0
0
2011
19-14
0
1
1
0
-
0
-
0
0-0
2
Career
35-30
0
2
2
0
-
0
-
0
0-0
2
 
GETTING TO KNOW EMILY
Nickname: Emmy
Why did you choose Lehigh? It was the perfect balance between competitive athletics and excellent academics.
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people I’ve met and my team.
Major & Why: Global Studies with a concentration in the global health field.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Spanish        
Favorite Place on Campus: Rathbone
Favorite Food: Mac n’ Cheese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Jeremy Lin
Hobby: Playing guitar
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: People
Place I'd Like To Visit: Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Dancing
Dream Job: I would love to work for Ellen Degeneres/be the voice of a Disney character.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because:They ordered me the wrong number, but 13 is starting to grow on me.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Club badminton
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a house next to Oprah
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