2016 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Kozel, Jason
Jersey Number 26
Jason Kozel
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 213
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Westport, Conn.
- High School:
- Kent School
- Major:
- Marketing
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it is a school known for its strong academic and athletic programs.”
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Started the first six games of the season at close defense before missing the rest of the year due to injury … Finished with 10 groundballs and four caused turnovers … Had multiple groundballs in three of his six games … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover at Army West Point (3/12) … Scooped two groundballs in big Patriot League victory vs. Colgate (3/5) … Had a groundball in the league opener vs. Holy Cross (2/27) … Finished with three groundballs to tie a career high, along with a caused turnover at Furman (2/20) … Posted a career-high three groundballs to go with a caused turnover at No. 3 Duke (2/14). Defense allowed just four goals over the game’s final 33 minutes … Recorded a caused turnover in the season opener against NJIT (2/6), making second-career start.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Photo Gallery … Played in nine games, making one start … Finished with two groundballs and two caused turnovers … Had a groundball in big win at #18/14 Stony Brook (4/12) … Made first-career start in victory over #14/18 Princeton (4/8) … Tallied a caused turnover in consecutive games, at Holy Cross (3/28) and Colgate (4/4) … Scooped a groundball against #18/19 Army (3/21) … Made season debut vs. #5/6 Denver (3/17).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Photo Gallery … Played in 11 games (second most among Lehigh freshmen) before suffering a season-ending injury at Princeton … Scored one goal as a defensive midfielder … Goal came against #16/19 Colgate (4/5) … Also had three groundballs and two caused turnovers … Scooped a groundball in the season opener at Furman (2/1) … Also had GBs at #17 Yale (3/11) and vs. Holy Cross (3/29) … Caused a turnover at Army (3/22) and vs. Monmouth (3/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time team MVP at Kent School … Team captain as a senior … Western New England Prep School First Team All-Division as both a junior and senior … New England Prep School All-Star selection as a senior … Also a standout football player … Was a senior captain who garnered Defensive Player of the Year … Was a member of the All-New England Prep School Team and an All-Founders League honoree … Member of the honor roll at Kent School.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. Colgate (4/5/14)
Points: 1 vs. Colgate (4/5/14)
Groundballs: 3, two times; last at Furman (2/20/16)
Caused Turnovers: 1, eight times; last at Army West Point (3/12/16
GETTING TO KNOW JASON
Major & Why: Marketing
Favorite Place on Campus: Johnny's
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Avril Lavigne
Favorite Movie: Heavyweights
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: YouTube.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bob Lee during the World Cup
Favorite Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Alex Morgan
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies and playing with my dogs
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time or Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Montana
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Fluent in multiple languages
Dream Job: Gentleman Farmer
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: No reason in particular
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give half to charity, then enjoy the rest with family and friends
AS A JUNIOR (2016): Started the first six games of the season at close defense before missing the rest of the year due to injury … Finished with 10 groundballs and four caused turnovers … Had multiple groundballs in three of his six games … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover at Army West Point (3/12) … Scooped two groundballs in big Patriot League victory vs. Colgate (3/5) … Had a groundball in the league opener vs. Holy Cross (2/27) … Finished with three groundballs to tie a career high, along with a caused turnover at Furman (2/20) … Posted a career-high three groundballs to go with a caused turnover at No. 3 Duke (2/14). Defense allowed just four goals over the game’s final 33 minutes … Recorded a caused turnover in the season opener against NJIT (2/6), making second-career start.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Photo Gallery … Played in nine games, making one start … Finished with two groundballs and two caused turnovers … Had a groundball in big win at #18/14 Stony Brook (4/12) … Made first-career start in victory over #14/18 Princeton (4/8) … Tallied a caused turnover in consecutive games, at Holy Cross (3/28) and Colgate (4/4) … Scooped a groundball against #18/19 Army (3/21) … Made season debut vs. #5/6 Denver (3/17).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Photo Gallery … Played in 11 games (second most among Lehigh freshmen) before suffering a season-ending injury at Princeton … Scored one goal as a defensive midfielder … Goal came against #16/19 Colgate (4/5) … Also had three groundballs and two caused turnovers … Scooped a groundball in the season opener at Furman (2/1) … Also had GBs at #17 Yale (3/11) and vs. Holy Cross (3/29) … Caused a turnover at Army (3/22) and vs. Monmouth (3/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time team MVP at Kent School … Team captain as a senior … Western New England Prep School First Team All-Division as both a junior and senior … New England Prep School All-Star selection as a senior … Also a standout football player … Was a senior captain who garnered Defensive Player of the Year … Was a member of the All-New England Prep School Team and an All-Founders League honoree … Member of the honor roll at Kent School.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2014 | 11-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0-0.0 |
| 2015 | 9-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0.0 |
| 2016 | 6-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3-3.0 |
| Totals | 26-7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 2 | .667 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 3-3.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. Colgate (4/5/14)
Points: 1 vs. Colgate (4/5/14)
Groundballs: 3, two times; last at Furman (2/20/16)
Caused Turnovers: 1, eight times; last at Army West Point (3/12/16
GETTING TO KNOW JASON
Major & Why: Marketing
Favorite Place on Campus: Johnny's
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Avril Lavigne
Favorite Movie: Heavyweights
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: YouTube.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bob Lee during the World Cup
Favorite Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Alex Morgan
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies and playing with my dogs
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time or Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Montana
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Fluent in multiple languages
Dream Job: Gentleman Farmer
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: No reason in particular
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give half to charity, then enjoy the rest with family and friends
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