2013 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Risk, Matt
Jersey Number 45
Matt Risk
- Position:
- M/A
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 202
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Potomac, Md.
- High School:
- Winston Churchill
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “To me, Lehigh embodies everything that I wanted in a school. Academically, Lehigh is hard to beat, and every athletic program is striving towards being ranked amongst the best. I wanted to become part of the tradition that preceded me at Lehigh.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Played in all 18 games, starting the first two games of the season … Finished with two goals, one assist and six groundballs … Posted a groundball in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … One game prior, had a groundball vs. Georgetown (4/12) … Scored a goal against Holy Cross (3/29) … Dished first-career assist at Boston University (2/22) … Had a career-high two groundballs in triple overtime win over #20 Villanova (2/16) … Scored first goal of the season and added a groundball in home opener against Marquette (2/8) … Fired a career-high seven shots (four on goal) and recorded a groundball in the season opener at Furman (2/1).
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Played in a career-high six games, posting three shots (two on goal) and two groundballs … Fired a shot in each of the first two games of the season, vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10) and at Villanova (2/16) … Scooped a groundball at #11 Denver (2/23) … Had a shot on goal against VMI (3/2) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Saw action in one game, at Lafayette (4/21) in the regular season finale.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Scored a goal against Presbyterian (3/19) in first collegiate action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout career for Winston Churchill High School … Two-time team captain, while also garnering All-Gazette and All-Division as both a junior and senior … Recorded 42 of his 78 career goals and 17 of his 41 assists as a senior … Team MVP and First Team All-Montgomery County as a senior to help lead squad to a 10-4 record and a regional semifinal appearance … Also a star member of the football team, where he served as Team Captain as a senior and was named the team’s Defensive MVP … Played multiple positions, including middle linebacker, tight end, fullback and slot receiver … Made a team-leading 78 tackles in 2010, while averaging 6.6 yards per carry and 19.4 yards per reception … Garnered the Carroll Award in 2010 presented to the best athlete of the Churchill High School senior class, as voted by the school’s coaches … Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Clay Risk and Jude Veihmeyer … Brother of David Risk (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW MATT
Nickname: Risk
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Rathbone Dining Hall, hands down
Major & Why: Finance. I started off in the business school and found that the careers I would be most interested in pursuing were based in Finance.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Financial Accounting
Favorite Place on Campus: Trembley Square
Favorite Food: Chicken Pot Pie
Favorite Color: Brown and White
Favorite Musical Artist: Wacka Flocka Flame
Favorite Movie: Gangs of New York
Favorite TV Show: Dexter
Favorite Website: 2scoopsgethuge.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Buccigross or Scott Van Pelt
Favorite Pro Team: Washington Redskins
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: C.J. McCullom
Hobbies: Roller Hockey
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tanzania, Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A good voice
Dream Job: General Manager of the Washington Redskins
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Mike Sellers is a beast
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Golf
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate it to Lehigh
AS A SENIOR (2014): Played in all 18 games, starting the first two games of the season … Finished with two goals, one assist and six groundballs … Posted a groundball in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … One game prior, had a groundball vs. Georgetown (4/12) … Scored a goal against Holy Cross (3/29) … Dished first-career assist at Boston University (2/22) … Had a career-high two groundballs in triple overtime win over #20 Villanova (2/16) … Scored first goal of the season and added a groundball in home opener against Marquette (2/8) … Fired a career-high seven shots (four on goal) and recorded a groundball in the season opener at Furman (2/1).
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Played in a career-high six games, posting three shots (two on goal) and two groundballs … Fired a shot in each of the first two games of the season, vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/10) and at Villanova (2/16) … Scooped a groundball at #11 Denver (2/23) … Had a shot on goal against VMI (3/2) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Saw action in one game, at Lafayette (4/21) in the regular season finale.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Scored a goal against Presbyterian (3/19) in first collegiate action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout career for Winston Churchill High School … Two-time team captain, while also garnering All-Gazette and All-Division as both a junior and senior … Recorded 42 of his 78 career goals and 17 of his 41 assists as a senior … Team MVP and First Team All-Montgomery County as a senior to help lead squad to a 10-4 record and a regional semifinal appearance … Also a star member of the football team, where he served as Team Captain as a senior and was named the team’s Defensive MVP … Played multiple positions, including middle linebacker, tight end, fullback and slot receiver … Made a team-leading 78 tackles in 2010, while averaging 6.6 yards per carry and 19.4 yards per reception … Garnered the Carroll Award in 2010 presented to the best athlete of the Churchill High School senior class, as voted by the school’s coaches … Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Clay Risk and Jude Veihmeyer … Brother of David Risk (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2011 | 1-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2012 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2013 | 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2 | .667 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2014 | 18-2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | .111 | 9 | .500 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1-0.5 |
| Totals | 26-2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | .136 | 12 | .545 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1-0.5 |
GETTING TO KNOW MATT
Nickname: Risk
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Rathbone Dining Hall, hands down
Major & Why: Finance. I started off in the business school and found that the careers I would be most interested in pursuing were based in Finance.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Financial Accounting
Favorite Place on Campus: Trembley Square
Favorite Food: Chicken Pot Pie
Favorite Color: Brown and White
Favorite Musical Artist: Wacka Flocka Flame
Favorite Movie: Gangs of New York
Favorite TV Show: Dexter
Favorite Website: 2scoopsgethuge.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Buccigross or Scott Van Pelt
Favorite Pro Team: Washington Redskins
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: C.J. McCullom
Hobbies: Roller Hockey
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Tanzania, Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: A good voice
Dream Job: General Manager of the Washington Redskins
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Mike Sellers is a beast
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Golf
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate it to Lehigh
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