2013 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Smith, Matt
Jersey Number 21
Matt Smith
- Position:
- M/A
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 174
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Berwyn, Pa.
- High School:
- Conestoga
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
Bio
Matt Smith Photo Galleries: 2014 | 2013 | 2012
WHY LEHIGH? “Great academics, great lacrosse program and a beautiful campus.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Posted a career-high 12 points behind four goals and eight assists … Added five groundballs … Had five shots, three on goal in the Patriot League Championship Game at #1 Loyola (4/27) … Scored a goal for a second straight game, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals against Navy (4/22) … Scored a goal for the first time in over a month in the regular season finale at Lafayette (4/18) … Had two assists for a second consecutive game at #15/17 Princeton (4/8) … Tied a career-high two assists vs. #16/19 Colgate (4/5) … Scooped a groundball vs. Holy Cross (3/29) … Scored a goal in rout of Navy (3/15) … Scored first goal of the season in the fourth quarter against #7/8 Loyola (3/1) … Had an assist at Boston University (2/22) … Dished an assist and added a groundball in the home opener against Marquette (2/8) … Tied a career-high two assists in the season opener at Furman (2/1).
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Scored three goals and dished three assists in 14 games at the midfield … Fired eight shots, four on goal … Also scooped five groundballs … Had a big second-quarter goal to give Lehigh a 4-1 lead in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (4/26) … Scored a goal in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Had an assist and groundball vs. Navy (3/30) … Posted a goal, career-high two assists and three points against VMI (3/2). Scooped a career-high three GBs.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Scored three goals and added an assist as a key midfielder after converting from attack … Played in all 17 games, starting one … Scooped six groundballs and caused a turnover … Recorded first-career assist at #19 Navy (3/30) … Posted third goal of the season, in the second quarter against Holy Cross (3/24). Added a career-high two GBs … Scored a career-high two goals vs. Manhattan (2/25) … Dished an assist in the season-opener at Saint Joseph’s (2/11).
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Solid rookie season, playing in five games while scoring a goal … Also had two groundballs and a caused turnover … Scored first-career goal with one second remaining against North Carolina (4/17). Also caused a turnover … Made collegiate debut at Detroit Mercy (3/6) … Recorded a groundball against Presbyterian (3/19) and Lafayette (4/23) … Also saw action at Holy Cross (3/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport athlete at Conestoga High School, excelling in both lacrosse and soccer … Named Most Improved Player as a sophomore in lax … Second Team All-League and First Team All-Mainline as a junior … Team was Central League Champions, District I Champions and State Runner-Up … As a senior, earned Team Offensive Player of the Year … Named First Team All-Central League, All-EPSLA and All-Mainline … Daily Local News Lacrosse Player of the Year in 2010 … Team was District I and State Champions that season … Stellar three-year soccer career capped off by winning the team’s Defensive MVP as a senior … Also served as a senior captain … First Team All-Mainline as a junior and senior … Received the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.
PERSONAL: Son of Mike Smith and Anne Hilder … Brother of Chris and Catie.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW MATT
Nickname: Smee
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Atmosphere
Major & Why: Mechanical Engineering; because I’m interested in the engineering field
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Calculus 1
Favorite Place on Campus: Every place that serves food
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Notorious
Favorite TV Show: Two and a half men
Favorite Website: ESPN
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Madden
Favorite Pro Team: Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kevin Durant
Hobbies: Eating, playing basketball
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Playboy
Place I'd Like To Visit: Amsterdam
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to karate chop cinder blocks
Dream Job: Wall Street
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Nothing
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Be king
WHY LEHIGH? “Great academics, great lacrosse program and a beautiful campus.”
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Scored three goals and dished three assists in 14 games at the midfield … Fired eight shots, four on goal … Also scooped five groundballs … Had a big second-quarter goal to give Lehigh a 4-1 lead in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (4/26) … Scored a goal in the regular season finale vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Had an assist and groundball vs. Navy (3/30) … Posted a goal, career-high two assists and three points against VMI (3/2). Scooped a career-high three GBs.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Scored three goals and added an assist as a key midfielder after converting from attack … Played in all 17 games, starting one … Scooped six groundballs and caused a turnover … Recorded first-career assist at #19 Navy (3/30) … Posted third goal of the season, in the second quarter against Holy Cross (3/24). Added a career-high two GBs … Scored a career-high two goals vs. Manhattan (2/25) … Dished an assist in the season-opener at Saint Joseph’s (2/11).
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Solid rookie season, playing in five games while scoring a goal … Also had two groundballs and a caused turnover … Scored first-career goal with one second remaining against North Carolina (4/17). Also caused a turnover … Made collegiate debut at Detroit Mercy (3/6) … Recorded a groundball against Presbyterian (3/19) and Lafayette (4/23) … Also saw action at Holy Cross (3/26).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport athlete at Conestoga High School, excelling in both lacrosse and soccer … Named Most Improved Player as a sophomore in lax … Second Team All-League and First Team All-Mainline as a junior … Team was Central League Champions, District I Champions and State Runner-Up … As a senior, earned Team Offensive Player of the Year … Named First Team All-Central League, All-EPSLA and All-Mainline … Daily Local News Lacrosse Player of the Year in 2010 … Team was District I and State Champions that season … Stellar three-year soccer career capped off by winning the team’s Defensive MVP as a senior … Also served as a senior captain … First Team All-Mainline as a junior and senior … Received the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.
PERSONAL: Son of Mike Smith and Anne Hilder … Brother of Chris and Catie.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2011 | 5-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | 4 | 1.000 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-0.0 |
| 2012 | 17-1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .429 | 6 | .857 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0-0.0 |
| 2013 | 14-0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | .375 | 4 | .500 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2014 | 16-9 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 39 | .103 | 19 | .487 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 52-2 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 54 | .204 | 33 | .611 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0-0.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW MATT
Nickname: Smee
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Atmosphere
Major & Why: Mechanical Engineering; because I’m interested in the engineering field
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Calculus 1
Favorite Place on Campus: Every place that serves food
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Notorious
Favorite TV Show: Two and a half men
Favorite Website: ESPN
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Madden
Favorite Pro Team: Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Kevin Durant
Hobbies: Eating, playing basketball
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Playboy
Place I'd Like To Visit: Amsterdam
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to karate chop cinder blocks
Dream Job: Wall Street
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Nothing
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Be king
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