2021 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Lynch, Liam
Jersey Number 31
Liam Lynch
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Foxboro, Mass.
- High School:
- Brewster Academy
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh had everything I was looking for - beautiful campus, great food, people were welcoming and had similar interests as me.”
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played a career-high nine games as a regular short-stick defensive midfielder … Part of a defensive unit that finished 18th nationally in scoring defense (10.17) … Finished season with two groundballs and one caused turnover … Caused a turnover vs. Bucknell (4/24). Also fired only shot of the season against the Bison … Recorded a groundball in consecutive games at Lafayette (4/16) and home against Lafayette (4/18) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Got into two contests during shortened season … Fired a shot on goal while also winning first-career faceoff ever taken. Both the shot and faceoff came at NJIT (2/22) … Also saw significant action at Navy (2/29) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games, posting a groundball and caused turnover – both against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Also saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Saw action in two games, playing in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) and regular season finale at Bucknell (4/20).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout lacrosse and hockey player at Brewster Academy … Was a Lakes Region All-Star in lacrosse as a senior … Also a varsity captain in both lacrosse and hockey … Served as junior class president … Graduated Magna Cum Laude – earning high honors every trimester as both a junior and senior … Took part in Gold Key as well, providing tours of the school to prospective students … Also starred at Foxboro High School his freshman and sophomore years, which included Sun Chronicle All-Star recognition in both lacrosse and hockey as a sophomore … MVP in hockey that year … In the classroom, was on the honor roll every semester.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 1, three times; last vs. Lafayette (4/18/21)
Caused Turnovers: 1 vs. Bucknell (4/24/21)
GETTING TO KNOW LIAM
Nickname: Cheese
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Not one person I met was unhappy during my visits. Everyone always was having fun with a smile on their face and it was genuine. I could see that people really wanted to be at Lehigh.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Lone Survivor
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Torey Krug (Boston Bruins)
Hobbies: Lax, Hockey, Fishing, Skiing, Piano
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Playing the guitar
Dream Job: CEO
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My high school jersey number was my brother’s and I took it after him. I wanted to keep living the legacy he was setting for the Lynchs.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my own island
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played a career-high nine games as a regular short-stick defensive midfielder … Part of a defensive unit that finished 18th nationally in scoring defense (10.17) … Finished season with two groundballs and one caused turnover … Caused a turnover vs. Bucknell (4/24). Also fired only shot of the season against the Bison … Recorded a groundball in consecutive games at Lafayette (4/16) and home against Lafayette (4/18) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Got into two contests during shortened season … Fired a shot on goal while also winning first-career faceoff ever taken. Both the shot and faceoff came at NJIT (2/22) … Also saw significant action at Navy (2/29) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games, posting a groundball and caused turnover – both against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Also saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Saw action in two games, playing in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) and regular season finale at Bucknell (4/20).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout lacrosse and hockey player at Brewster Academy … Was a Lakes Region All-Star in lacrosse as a senior … Also a varsity captain in both lacrosse and hockey … Served as junior class president … Graduated Magna Cum Laude – earning high honors every trimester as both a junior and senior … Took part in Gold Key as well, providing tours of the school to prospective students … Also starred at Foxboro High School his freshman and sophomore years, which included Sun Chronicle All-Star recognition in both lacrosse and hockey as a sophomore … MVP in hockey that year … In the classroom, was on the honor roll every semester.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2018 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2019 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0.0 |
| 2020 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2021 | 9-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-2.0 |
| Totals | 15-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-2.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 1, three times; last vs. Lafayette (4/18/21)
Caused Turnovers: 1 vs. Bucknell (4/24/21)
GETTING TO KNOW LIAM
Nickname: Cheese
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Not one person I met was unhappy during my visits. Everyone always was having fun with a smile on their face and it was genuine. I could see that people really wanted to be at Lehigh.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Lone Survivor
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Torey Krug (Boston Bruins)
Hobbies: Lax, Hockey, Fishing, Skiing, Piano
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Playing the guitar
Dream Job: CEO
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My high school jersey number was my brother’s and I took it after him. I wanted to keep living the legacy he was setting for the Lynchs.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my own island
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