2019 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 34
Michael Di Rienzo
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Holbrook, N.Y.
- High School:
- Sachem High School East
- Major:
- Marketing
WHY LEHIGH? “When Lehigh became an opportunity to go to college, it instantly became the obvious choice, not only for its incredibly prestigious academic record, but also for the amazing coaching staff of the lacrosse team. I knew I would fit in perfectly.”
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in one game, vs. rival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected a groundball vs. the Leopards.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Saw action in five games … Collected a groundball in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Also played at archrival Lafayette (3/17), vs. No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7), at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20) and against Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals (4/24).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in nine games, tallying one shot … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at No. 18/19 Boston University (4/25) … Fired a shot at Cornell (4/15) … Played against Patriot League foes Holy Cross (2/25), Colgate (3/5), Lafayette (3/18), Navy (3/25) and No. 19 Loyola (4/18) … Also saw action at No. 2/3 North Carolina (2/18) and in win over No. 13/14 Princeton (4/11).
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into four games as a freshman … Saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6), against No. 14/16 Navy (3/26), vs. No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) and in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/22).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Became part of his high school's starting defense by the end of his freshman year at Sachem High School East … Team captain as a senior … Also played on several travel teams, one of which (the Jesters) who made it to the Under-15 National Semifinals ... Participated on the Brine U.S. National Lacrosse team … His team had the opportunity to play the Canadian National team for Under-19, and won … In the classroom, was a member of the honor roll every quarter … Active outside of athletics and academics as well, participating in the Junior Fire Fighters of Holbrook and donated his time to coach elementary school players of Hampton Bays … Was involved in the interactive volunteer club as well.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW MICHAEL
Nickname: Mike D
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the scenery surrounding the campus, the stone buildings, mountains, and just the overall nature feel to the school.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Cheese burger
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Game Of Thrones
Favorite Website: Google.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Gus Johnson
Favorite Pro Team: Lizards
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derek Jeter
Hobbies: Video Games, Reading, Training, Fishing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Amsterdam
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing voice
Dream Job: Professional athlete
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s my favorite number
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charitable causes
AS A SENIOR (2019): Played in one game, vs. rival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected a groundball vs. the Leopards.
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Saw action in five games … Collected a groundball in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Also played at archrival Lafayette (3/17), vs. No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7), at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20) and against Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals (4/24).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in nine games, tallying one shot … Played in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at No. 18/19 Boston University (4/25) … Fired a shot at Cornell (4/15) … Played against Patriot League foes Holy Cross (2/25), Colgate (3/5), Lafayette (3/18), Navy (3/25) and No. 19 Loyola (4/18) … Also saw action at No. 2/3 North Carolina (2/18) and in win over No. 13/14 Princeton (4/11).
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into four games as a freshman … Saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6), against No. 14/16 Navy (3/26), vs. No. 12 Stony Brook (3/29) and in the regular season finale at Bucknell (4/22).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Became part of his high school's starting defense by the end of his freshman year at Sachem High School East … Team captain as a senior … Also played on several travel teams, one of which (the Jesters) who made it to the Under-15 National Semifinals ... Participated on the Brine U.S. National Lacrosse team … His team had the opportunity to play the Canadian National team for Under-19, and won … In the classroom, was a member of the honor roll every quarter … Active outside of athletics and academics as well, participating in the Junior Fire Fighters of Holbrook and donated his time to coach elementary school players of Hampton Bays … Was involved in the interactive volunteer club as well.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2016 | 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2017 | 9-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2018 | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2019 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 19-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW MICHAEL
Nickname: Mike D
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the scenery surrounding the campus, the stone buildings, mountains, and just the overall nature feel to the school.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Cheese burger
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV Show: Game Of Thrones
Favorite Website: Google.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Gus Johnson
Favorite Pro Team: Lizards
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Derek Jeter
Hobbies: Video Games, Reading, Training, Fishing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Amsterdam
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing voice
Dream Job: Professional athlete
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s my favorite number
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charitable causes
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