2020 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Kirst, Colin
Jersey Number 11
Colin Kirst
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bernardsville, N.J.
- High School:
- Seton Hall Prep
- Major:
- Economics
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because I thought it fit me perfectly academically, athletically and socially.”
AS A SENIOR (2020): Did not see action during shortened season ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Played in three games, posting a career-best 8.40 goals against average and 0.643 save percentage … Made a career-high four saves, allowing just one goal, in 20:06 of action vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Stopped three-of-four shots sent his way against archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Made two saves in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Saw action in seven games, starting once … Finished season with an 11.63 goals against average and 0.333 save percentage and two groundballs … Made one save, allowing two goals in the Patriot League Championship Game at No. 6/8 Loyola (4/29) … Made first-career start in regular season finale at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20) … Had two saves, allowing three goals vs. No. 9/11 Cornell (4/14), against No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7) and at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Played in first 13:59 of the fourth quarter vs. Holy Cross (2/24), stopping three-of-five shots sent his way while collecting first-career groundball … Played 2:22 of the season opener vs. NJIT (2/3) … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Got into one game, making three saves on six shots in Patriot League opener at Holy Cross (2/25) … Played in 19:26, finishing the season with a 9.26 goals against average and 0.500 save percentage.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Seton Hall Prep, was a US Lacrosse All-American … Named first team All-League, first team All-State, All-Conference and was a Goalie of the Year … Also garnered the Bob Scott Award … Strong in the classroom as well, earned first or second honors all four years, was a member of the National Honor Society and was named president of the school.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 4 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13/19)
Groundballs: 1, two times; last vs. Cornell (4/14/18)
GETTING TO KNOW COLIN
Nickname: Coldini
Major & Why: Economics because I am fascinated on how our economy works and the flow of money.
Favorite Food: Meatball Sub
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Movie: The Goonies
Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Ditka
Favorite Pro Team: New York Jets
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Peyton Manning
Hobbies: Outdoor Activities
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play the guitar
Dream Job: Pro Golfer
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some, spend a lot, save more
AS A SENIOR (2020): Did not see action during shortened season ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Played in three games, posting a career-best 8.40 goals against average and 0.643 save percentage … Made a career-high four saves, allowing just one goal, in 20:06 of action vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Stopped three-of-four shots sent his way against archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Made two saves in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Saw action in seven games, starting once … Finished season with an 11.63 goals against average and 0.333 save percentage and two groundballs … Made one save, allowing two goals in the Patriot League Championship Game at No. 6/8 Loyola (4/29) … Made first-career start in regular season finale at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20) … Had two saves, allowing three goals vs. No. 9/11 Cornell (4/14), against No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7) and at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Played in first 13:59 of the fourth quarter vs. Holy Cross (2/24), stopping three-of-five shots sent his way while collecting first-career groundball … Played 2:22 of the season opener vs. NJIT (2/3) … Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Got into one game, making three saves on six shots in Patriot League opener at Holy Cross (2/25) … Played in 19:26, finishing the season with a 9.26 goals against average and 0.500 save percentage.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Seton Hall Prep, was a US Lacrosse All-American … Named first team All-League, first team All-State, All-Conference and was a Goalie of the Year … Also garnered the Bob Scott Award … Strong in the classroom as well, earned first or second honors all four years, was a member of the National Honor Society and was named president of the school.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save% | W | L | GB |
| 2017 | 1-0 | 19:26 | 3 | 9.26 | 3 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7-1 | 113:32 | 22 | 11.63 | 11 | .333 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3-0 | 35:43 | 5 | 8.40 | 9 | .643 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 11-1 | 168:41 | 30 | 10.71 | 23 | .434 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 4 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13/19)
Groundballs: 1, two times; last vs. Cornell (4/14/18)
GETTING TO KNOW COLIN
Nickname: Coldini
Major & Why: Economics because I am fascinated on how our economy works and the flow of money.
Favorite Food: Meatball Sub
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Movie: The Goonies
Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Ditka
Favorite Pro Team: New York Jets
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Peyton Manning
Hobbies: Outdoor Activities
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play the guitar
Dream Job: Pro Golfer
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some, spend a lot, save more
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