2022 Men's Lacrosse Roster
McIlroy, Patrick
Jersey Number 36
Patrick McIlroy
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Westfield, N.J.
- High School:
- Westfield
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh for its outstanding academics and premier lacrosse program.”
AS A SENIOR (2022): Played in 13 games, starting seven as a key member of the defense … Finished with 10 groundballs and two caused turnovers … Part of a Lehigh defense that finished sixth nationally in scoring defense (9.80) … The Mountain Hawks allowed single-digit goals on eight occasions, including four games of seven games or less … Collected two groundballs in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 16 Boston University (5/6) … Had two groundballs in the quarterfinals vs. Navy (5/3) … Recorded a groundball in the regular-season finale against Loyola (4/29) … Caused a turnover at Colgate (4/16) … Posted a groundball vs. No. 5 Georgetown (3/26) … Tallied a caused turnover vs. Holy Cross (3/13) … Had a groundball in the regular season vs. Navy (3/5) … Posted two groundballs at Hobart (2/19) … Opened the season with a groundball at NJIT (2/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2021): Played in 10 games, starting three at defense … Tallied seven groundballs and three caused turnovers … Also posted first-career point, an assist … Part of a defense that finished 18th nationally in scoring defense (10.17) … Impressive in Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (5/7), recording two groundballs, one caused turnover and an assist … Two games prior, had two groundballs and a caused turnover against Bucknell (4/24) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover in big win over No. 7 Army West Point (4/3) … Collected a groundball at Bucknell (3/14).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020): Played in all six games in shortened season, starting five … Part of a defense that finished 14th nationally in scoring defense (9.67) … Tallied nine groundballs and four caused turnovers on the year ... Finished with three groundballs and a caused turnover vs. Holy Cross (3/7) … Posted a groundball in win over Navy (2/29) … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover at NJIT (2/22) … Collected a career-high four groundballs vs. VMI (2/20) … Caused a turnover in the season opener against Utah (2/8) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2019): Got into five games, starting twice – in the Patriot League Semifinals and Championship Game … Finished with four groundballs and four caused turnovers on the year … Had a career-high two groundballs and two caused turnovers in the semis against Boston University (5/3) … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Caused a turnover against rival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected a groundball in the season opener and his collegiate debut vs. NJIT (2/2).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Impressed at Westfield High School, earning USA Today third team All-America honors … Three-year varsity starter and senior captain … Made team New Jersey for the Under Armor All-American Underclassmen Games … Ranked No. 39 in the country on Recruiting Rundown ... Ranked No. 57 in Inside Lacrosse's Power 100 incoming freshmen and No. 16 among defensemen.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 4 vs. VMI (2/20/20)
Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. Boston University (5/3/19)
GETTING TO KNOW PATRICK
Nickname: Rick
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The architecture of the buildings
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Sociology
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Banko Field
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Rises
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: Barstool Sports
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Quick
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Carson Wentz
Hobbies: Skiing and hanging with friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be a great football player
Dream Job: Professional athlete
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Former Eagles running back, Brian Westbrook, used to wear 36
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a nice beach house
AS A SENIOR (2022): Played in 13 games, starting seven as a key member of the defense … Finished with 10 groundballs and two caused turnovers … Part of a Lehigh defense that finished sixth nationally in scoring defense (9.80) … The Mountain Hawks allowed single-digit goals on eight occasions, including four games of seven games or less … Collected two groundballs in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 16 Boston University (5/6) … Had two groundballs in the quarterfinals vs. Navy (5/3) … Recorded a groundball in the regular-season finale against Loyola (4/29) … Caused a turnover at Colgate (4/16) … Posted a groundball vs. No. 5 Georgetown (3/26) … Tallied a caused turnover vs. Holy Cross (3/13) … Had a groundball in the regular season vs. Navy (3/5) … Posted two groundballs at Hobart (2/19) … Opened the season with a groundball at NJIT (2/12) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2021): Played in 10 games, starting three at defense … Tallied seven groundballs and three caused turnovers … Also posted first-career point, an assist … Part of a defense that finished 18th nationally in scoring defense (10.17) … Impressive in Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (5/7), recording two groundballs, one caused turnover and an assist … Two games prior, had two groundballs and a caused turnover against Bucknell (4/24) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover in big win over No. 7 Army West Point (4/3) … Collected a groundball at Bucknell (3/14).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020): Played in all six games in shortened season, starting five … Part of a defense that finished 14th nationally in scoring defense (9.67) … Tallied nine groundballs and four caused turnovers on the year ... Finished with three groundballs and a caused turnover vs. Holy Cross (3/7) … Posted a groundball in win over Navy (2/29) … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover at NJIT (2/22) … Collected a career-high four groundballs vs. VMI (2/20) … Caused a turnover in the season opener against Utah (2/8) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2019): Got into five games, starting twice – in the Patriot League Semifinals and Championship Game … Finished with four groundballs and four caused turnovers on the year … Had a career-high two groundballs and two caused turnovers in the semis against Boston University (5/3) … Recorded a groundball and caused turnover vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Caused a turnover against rival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected a groundball in the season opener and his collegiate debut vs. NJIT (2/2).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Impressed at Westfield High School, earning USA Today third team All-America honors … Three-year varsity starter and senior captain … Made team New Jersey for the Under Armor All-American Underclassmen Games … Ranked No. 39 in the country on Recruiting Rundown ... Ranked No. 57 in Inside Lacrosse's Power 100 incoming freshmen and No. 16 among defensemen.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2019 | 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0-0.0 |
| 2020 | 6-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3-3.0 |
| 2021 | 10-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4-3.0 |
| 2022 | 13-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5-4.0 |
| Totals | 34-17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 12-10.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 4 vs. VMI (2/20/20)
Caused Turnovers: 2 vs. Boston University (5/3/19)
GETTING TO KNOW PATRICK
Nickname: Rick
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The architecture of the buildings
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Sociology
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Banko Field
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Rises
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: Barstool Sports
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mike Quick
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Carson Wentz
Hobbies: Skiing and hanging with friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be a great football player
Dream Job: Professional athlete
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Former Eagles running back, Brian Westbrook, used to wear 36
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a nice beach house
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