2015 Field Hockey Roster
Kneizys, Kat
Jersey Number 30
Kat Kneizys
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Supply Chain Management
- Hometown:
- Newtown Square, Pa.
- High School:
- Episcopal Academy
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “When I visited campus for the first time, I knew I belonged here. Lehigh creates this comfortable yet exciting atmosphere that makes you feel welcomed and challenged simultaneously; you aren't afraid to try something new but you want to push yourself to see how far you can go.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in 15 games, making five starts while tallying five shots (three on goal) … Added three defensive saves, second on the Mountain Hawks and tied for third in the Patriot League … 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 … Recorded a defensive save at Cornell (10/25) … Fired a shot in four consecutive games, which included shots on goal at Sacred Heart (10/13) and vs. Lock Haven (10/18) … Tallied first shot of the season, which was on goal, against Siena (10/4) … Had a defensive save against archrival Lafayette (10/3) … First defensive save of the season at Columbia (9/11).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): One of five Mountain Hawks to start all 18 games as a key member of the defense … Finished with a team-leading four defensive saves along with seven shots and a shot on goal … Made a defensive save at Lock Haven (10/19) … Tallied two defensive saves in win over Sacred Heart (9/28) … Had a defensive stop against Saint Francis (Pa.) (8/31) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in all 18 games making 17 starts … Took three shots this, one against Lock Haven (10/13) and two against Colgate (10/19) … Also had a defensive save against Colgate (10/19).
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 10 games, starting twice in her rookie campaign … Made collegiate debut against Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/2) … Started back-to-back games at Rider (9/30) and vs. American (10/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-sport athlete at The Episcopal Academy outside of Philadelphia … Helped lead squad to the 2008 and 2009 Friends League Championship and 2011 Inter-Ac League Title … Individually, was named honorable mention All-Inter-AC in 2012 while garnering Second Team All-Main Line as a junior and senior … Won the Independent School League Championship as a sophomore in volleyball … Earned Second Place in the PA State Independent School League for field hockey … Winner of the 2011 National Indoor Tournament Championship … Has also earned numerous academic honors including a spot on the 2012 NFHCA All-Academic Squad.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW KAT
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The pride one takes from being a student at this university. Everyone is proud to be a Lehigh Mountain Hawk and they are not afraid to show it, inside or outside the classroom.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Integrated Product Development
Favorite Place on Campus: My sorority room or the field hockey field
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems and Marketing. These majors allow me to apply my critical thinking abilities while letting my creativity flow. There isn't a dull moment with this combination of majors.
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Adele
Favorite Movie: Titanic
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas (Phillies)
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies/Flyers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tim Howard
Hobbies: Travelling and Field Hockey
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Place I'd Like To Visit: Oslo, Norway
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Great memory
Dream Job: Owning my own business
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 is my lucky number (and someone already took #31)
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world, pay back my parents for my education, start my own charity and just be very generous to my loved ones and family.
AS A SENIOR (2015): Played in 15 games, making five starts while tallying five shots (three on goal) … Added three defensive saves, second on the Mountain Hawks and tied for third in the Patriot League … 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 … Recorded a defensive save at Cornell (10/25) … Fired a shot in four consecutive games, which included shots on goal at Sacred Heart (10/13) and vs. Lock Haven (10/18) … Tallied first shot of the season, which was on goal, against Siena (10/4) … Had a defensive save against archrival Lafayette (10/3) … First defensive save of the season at Columbia (9/11).
AS A JUNIOR (2014): One of five Mountain Hawks to start all 18 games as a key member of the defense … Finished with a team-leading four defensive saves along with seven shots and a shot on goal … Made a defensive save at Lock Haven (10/19) … Tallied two defensive saves in win over Sacred Heart (9/28) … Had a defensive stop against Saint Francis (Pa.) (8/31) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in all 18 games making 17 starts … Took three shots this, one against Lock Haven (10/13) and two against Colgate (10/19) … Also had a defensive save against Colgate (10/19).
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 10 games, starting twice in her rookie campaign … Made collegiate debut against Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/2) … Started back-to-back games at Rider (9/30) and vs. American (10/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-sport athlete at The Episcopal Academy outside of Philadelphia … Helped lead squad to the 2008 and 2009 Friends League Championship and 2011 Inter-Ac League Title … Individually, was named honorable mention All-Inter-AC in 2012 while garnering Second Team All-Main Line as a junior and senior … Won the Independent School League Championship as a sophomore in volleyball … Earned Second Place in the PA State Independent School League for field hockey … Winner of the 2011 National Indoor Tournament Championship … Has also earned numerous academic honors including a spot on the 2012 NFHCA All-Academic Squad.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PS-Att | DSv |
| 2012 | 10-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2 | .667 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 18-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .000 | 1 | .143 | 0 | 0-0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 15-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 3 | .600 | 0 | 0-0 | 3 |
| Totals | 61-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .000 | 6 | .400 | 0 | 0-0 | 8 |
GETTING TO KNOW KAT
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The pride one takes from being a student at this university. Everyone is proud to be a Lehigh Mountain Hawk and they are not afraid to show it, inside or outside the classroom.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Integrated Product Development
Favorite Place on Campus: My sorority room or the field hockey field
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems and Marketing. These majors allow me to apply my critical thinking abilities while letting my creativity flow. There isn't a dull moment with this combination of majors.
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Adele
Favorite Movie: Titanic
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas (Phillies)
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies/Flyers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tim Howard
Hobbies: Travelling and Field Hockey
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Place I'd Like To Visit: Oslo, Norway
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Great memory
Dream Job: Owning my own business
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 is my lucky number (and someone already took #31)
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world, pay back my parents for my education, start my own charity and just be very generous to my loved ones and family.
2025 Lehigh Field Hockey Season Preview
Wednesday, August 27
Field Hockey vs. UAlbany
Sunday, October 13
Field Hockey vs. Colgate
Saturday, September 21
Lehigh Sports Central: Field Hockey
Thursday, September 19
