2016 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Kiernan, Chris
Jersey Number 49
Chris Kiernan
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 171
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Chevy Chase, Md.
- High School:
- St. Albans
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh pairs excellent academics with first-rate athletics.”
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in three games, posting an 8.86 goals against average and 0.600 save percentage in 13:33 of action … Stopped two-of-three shots sent his way vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Made a save without allowing a goal at No. 2 Loyola (4/6) … Made season debut against archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Named as one of just four finalists nation-wide for the Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Got into five games, posting a 15.22 goals against average and 0.455 save percentage in 23:39 of action … Stopped two-of-four shots sent his way in the Patriot League Quarterfinals against Colgate (4/24) … Played 7:07 in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/20) … Also saw action vs. No. 9/11 Cornell (4/14) … Made two saves, allowing two goals in 9:41 at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Made a save in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in 10 games, with eight starts, recording a 9.73 goals against average and 0.510 save percentage … Finished with 77 saves while adding 22 groundballs … Entered in the fourth quarter at No. 19 Loyola (4/8) and made seven saves … Finished with nine saves and three groundballs at Navy (3/25) … Made seven saves, allowing just five goals, in dominant home win over archrival Lafayette (3/18) … Strong effort vs. No. 11/13 Army West Point (3/11), stopping 10-of-16 shots sent his way … Impressed at Colgate (3/5), making nine saves while allowing just five goals (tied for career best). Had two groundballs … Made seven saves in 31:17 at Holy Cross (2/25) … Finished with seven saves and a career-high five groundballs at No. 2/3 North Carolina (2/18) … Strong effort in win at Jacksonville (2/11), finishing with 12 saves. Stopped 7-of-10 shots during the Mountain Hawks’ 9-3 run in the middle 37:27 of the game … Made eight saves, allowing just five goals and scooping two groundballs in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Photo Gallery ... Emerged as team’s starting goaltender, starting the final nine games of the season … Made double-figure saves in six of those contests … Finished with an 11.60 goals against average and 0.480 save percentage … Added 19 groundballs and a caused turnover … Tallied 11 saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Army West Point (4/26) … Made 13 saves at Bucknell (4/22) while adding two groundballs … Finished with 11 saves and four groundballs against Cornell (4/16) … Was solid against No. 13/15 Loyola (4/9), making 10 saves, including stopping four-of-five in the third quarter. Added four groundballs and a caused turnover … Impressed with nine saves, allowing just seven goals, in big win at No. 20 Boston University (4/2). Stopped three of the first four shots sent his way and two of the last three. Also recorded a career-high four groundballs … Made six saves over the first three quarters against No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) … Another strong game with a career-high 14 saves, seven coming in the third quarter, vs. No. 14/16 Navy (3/26) … Made 11 saves, allowing just six goals in win at archrival Lafayette (3/19) … Stopped seven-of-nine shots sent his way in the second half … Entered in relief and made six saves, allowing just three goals at Army West Point (3/12) in collegiate debut ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-year letterwiner at St. Albans under Robby Walsh (Lehigh ‘07) … Earned several starts in career … Part of 2014 team that knocked off No. 4 nationally ranked and previously undefeated Georgetown Prep … Elected by classmates and served as school’s Senior Warden, one of the two top leadership positions at the school … Served for the high school on the school’s Vestry … Awarded with the Epiphany Prize senior year as chosen by the entire high school and faculty, representing the student who most exemplifies the character and values of St. Albans.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 14 vs. Navy (3/26/16)
Fewest Goals Allowed (in start): 5, two times; last at Colgate (3/5/17)
Groundballs: 5 at North Carolina (2/18/17)
GETTING TO KNOW CHRIS
Nickname: Cheetoh
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The family atmosphere and caring faculty
Major & Why: Political Science. I have always been fascinated by how our country works and the ins and outs of government
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Political Science 001
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Banko Field
Favorite Food: Burritos
Favorite Color: Royal Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: The Beatles
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: The League
Favorite Website: fivethirtyeight.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Clayton
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: LeBron James
Hobbies: Running, Watching TV, Tennis
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris, France
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Owner of a sports team
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a nice house and save the rest for my family
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in three games, posting an 8.86 goals against average and 0.600 save percentage in 13:33 of action … Stopped two-of-three shots sent his way vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Made a save without allowing a goal at No. 2 Loyola (4/6) … Made season debut against archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Named as one of just four finalists nation-wide for the Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Got into five games, posting a 15.22 goals against average and 0.455 save percentage in 23:39 of action … Stopped two-of-four shots sent his way in the Patriot League Quarterfinals against Colgate (4/24) … Played 7:07 in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/20) … Also saw action vs. No. 9/11 Cornell (4/14) … Made two saves, allowing two goals in 9:41 at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Made a save in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in 10 games, with eight starts, recording a 9.73 goals against average and 0.510 save percentage … Finished with 77 saves while adding 22 groundballs … Entered in the fourth quarter at No. 19 Loyola (4/8) and made seven saves … Finished with nine saves and three groundballs at Navy (3/25) … Made seven saves, allowing just five goals, in dominant home win over archrival Lafayette (3/18) … Strong effort vs. No. 11/13 Army West Point (3/11), stopping 10-of-16 shots sent his way … Impressed at Colgate (3/5), making nine saves while allowing just five goals (tied for career best). Had two groundballs … Made seven saves in 31:17 at Holy Cross (2/25) … Finished with seven saves and a career-high five groundballs at No. 2/3 North Carolina (2/18) … Strong effort in win at Jacksonville (2/11), finishing with 12 saves. Stopped 7-of-10 shots during the Mountain Hawks’ 9-3 run in the middle 37:27 of the game … Made eight saves, allowing just five goals and scooping two groundballs in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Photo Gallery ... Emerged as team’s starting goaltender, starting the final nine games of the season … Made double-figure saves in six of those contests … Finished with an 11.60 goals against average and 0.480 save percentage … Added 19 groundballs and a caused turnover … Tallied 11 saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Army West Point (4/26) … Made 13 saves at Bucknell (4/22) while adding two groundballs … Finished with 11 saves and four groundballs against Cornell (4/16) … Was solid against No. 13/15 Loyola (4/9), making 10 saves, including stopping four-of-five in the third quarter. Added four groundballs and a caused turnover … Impressed with nine saves, allowing just seven goals, in big win at No. 20 Boston University (4/2). Stopped three of the first four shots sent his way and two of the last three. Also recorded a career-high four groundballs … Made six saves over the first three quarters against No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) … Another strong game with a career-high 14 saves, seven coming in the third quarter, vs. No. 14/16 Navy (3/26) … Made 11 saves, allowing just six goals in win at archrival Lafayette (3/19) … Stopped seven-of-nine shots sent his way in the second half … Entered in relief and made six saves, allowing just three goals at Army West Point (3/12) in collegiate debut ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-year letterwiner at St. Albans under Robby Walsh (Lehigh ‘07) … Earned several starts in career … Part of 2014 team that knocked off No. 4 nationally ranked and previously undefeated Georgetown Prep … Elected by classmates and served as school’s Senior Warden, one of the two top leadership positions at the school … Served for the high school on the school’s Vestry … Awarded with the Epiphany Prize senior year as chosen by the entire high school and faculty, representing the student who most exemplifies the character and values of St. Albans.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save% | W | L | GB |
| 2016 | 10-9 | 537:48 | 104 | 11.60 | 96 | .480 | 2 | 7 | 19 |
| 2017 | 10-8 | 456:28 | 74 | 9.73 | 77 | .510 | 4 | 4 | 22 |
| 2018 | 5-0 | 23:39 | 6 | 15.22 | 5 | .455 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3-0 | 13:33 | 2 | 8.86 | 3 | .600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 28-17 | 1031:28 | 186 | 10.82 | 181 | .493 | 6 | 11 | 41 |
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 14 vs. Navy (3/26/16)
Fewest Goals Allowed (in start): 5, two times; last at Colgate (3/5/17)
Groundballs: 5 at North Carolina (2/18/17)
GETTING TO KNOW CHRIS
Nickname: Cheetoh
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The family atmosphere and caring faculty
Major & Why: Political Science. I have always been fascinated by how our country works and the ins and outs of government
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Political Science 001
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Banko Field
Favorite Food: Burritos
Favorite Color: Royal Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: The Beatles
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite TV Show: The League
Favorite Website: fivethirtyeight.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Clayton
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: LeBron James
Hobbies: Running, Watching TV, Tennis
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris, France
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Owner of a sports team
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a nice house and save the rest for my family
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