2015 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Nussbaum, Elizabeth
Jersey Number 17
Elizabeth Nussbaum
- Position:
- GK
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Global Studies
- Hometown:
- Victor, N.Y.
- High School:
- Victor
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the great academics and the opportunity to be part of a competitive lacrosse program. I knew it was where I wanted to be from the first time I stepped onto campus.”
AS A JUNIOR (2017): Saw action in six games, making seven saves while allowing nine goals over 56:24 … Made one save without allowing a goal in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Bucknell (5/2) … Played the final 2:09 in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/28), not seeing a shot … Saw 17:38 of action in win at VCU (3/13) … Made three saves, allowing three goals at No. 12 Penn (3/7) … Tallied a save, allowing three goals in home opener vs. Wagner (3/4) … Made one save late in win at Iona (2/25).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016): Got into two games, starting one, while tallying an 11.72 GAA and .267 save percentage … Made second-career start, making four saves in win over Bucknell (4/29) … Also saw action late at Liberty (3/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Played in nine games, making one start … Posted a 9.33 GAA and .438 save percentage in 115:45 … Scooped three groundballs … Made three saves, allowing just one goal at American (4/12) … Made first-career start vs. Navy (4/8) … Stopped four-of-five shots against Boston University (4/4) … Tallied two saves, allowing just one goal at both Bucknell (3/24) and Mount St. Mary’s (3/26) … Finished with two saves in collegiate debut vs. Niagara (2/22) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Helped her high school program reach new heights, contributing to Victor High School’s first Monroe County Division 2 title, section 5 class 5 title and Western Regional title … Four-year varsity starter … Twice named her team’s defensive MVP … Was a two-time Academic team member and Brine Choice MVP … First team All-Monroe County selection … Chosen to play in the Rochester All-Star Game … Also selected as an All-Great Rochester All-Star for the Daily Messenger and Democrat and Chronicle … Strong in the classroom as a member of the honor roll for all four years … Member of the National Honor Society … Also played varsity soccer for Victor.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 4, two times; last vs. Bucknell (4/29/16)
GETTING TO KNOW ELIZABETH
Nickname: Liz
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the size of the school
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Panic at the Disco
Favorite Movie: Role Models
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Rob Gronkowski
Hobbies: Reading, art, cooking
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Lacrosse Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Japan, Germany, Ireland
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to play guitar
Dream Job: ESL teacher in another country
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It has been my number since I started playing
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
AS A JUNIOR (2017): Saw action in six games, making seven saves while allowing nine goals over 56:24 … Made one save without allowing a goal in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Bucknell (5/2) … Played the final 2:09 in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/28), not seeing a shot … Saw 17:38 of action in win at VCU (3/13) … Made three saves, allowing three goals at No. 12 Penn (3/7) … Tallied a save, allowing three goals in home opener vs. Wagner (3/4) … Made one save late in win at Iona (2/25).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016): Got into two games, starting one, while tallying an 11.72 GAA and .267 save percentage … Made second-career start, making four saves in win over Bucknell (4/29) … Also saw action late at Liberty (3/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Played in nine games, making one start … Posted a 9.33 GAA and .438 save percentage in 115:45 … Scooped three groundballs … Made three saves, allowing just one goal at American (4/12) … Made first-career start vs. Navy (4/8) … Stopped four-of-five shots against Boston University (4/4) … Tallied two saves, allowing just one goal at both Bucknell (3/24) and Mount St. Mary’s (3/26) … Finished with two saves in collegiate debut vs. Niagara (2/22) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Helped her high school program reach new heights, contributing to Victor High School’s first Monroe County Division 2 title, section 5 class 5 title and Western Regional title … Four-year varsity starter … Twice named her team’s defensive MVP … Was a two-time Academic team member and Brine Choice MVP … First team All-Monroe County selection … Chosen to play in the Rochester All-Star Game … Also selected as an All-Great Rochester All-Star for the Daily Messenger and Democrat and Chronicle … Strong in the classroom as a member of the honor roll for all four years … Member of the National Honor Society … Also played varsity soccer for Victor.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save% | W | L | GB |
| 2015 | 9-1 | 115:45 | 18 | 9.33 | 14 | .438 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2-1 | 66:33 | 13 | 11.72 | 4 | .267 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6-0 | 56:24 | 9 | 9.57 | 7 | .438 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 17-2 | 238:42 | 40 | 10.08 | 25 | .385 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 4, two times; last vs. Bucknell (4/29/16)
GETTING TO KNOW ELIZABETH
Nickname: Liz
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus and the size of the school
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Panic at the Disco
Favorite Movie: Role Models
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Rob Gronkowski
Hobbies: Reading, art, cooking
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Lacrosse Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Japan, Germany, Ireland
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to play guitar
Dream Job: ESL teacher in another country
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It has been my number since I started playing
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
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