2014 Field Hockey Roster
Kneizys, Kat
Jersey Number 30
Kat Kneizys
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Junior
- 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.
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