Lehigh University Athletics
2021 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 4
Sam Charlton
- Position:
- LSM/D
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Berwyn, Pa.
- High School:
- Malvern Prep
- Major:
- Finance
WHY LEHIGH? “Proximity to my home, coaching staff, academic reputation of Lehigh, great business school.”
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played in six games, collecting two groundballs – both in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/27) to tie a career high … Also saw action at Bucknell (3/14), at Colgate (3/28), at Lafayette (4/16), vs. Bucknell (4/24) and at No. 16 Villanova (5/1) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Got into five of the six contests in shortened season, playing an important role on the man-down unit … Finished with three groundballs … Collected a career-high two GBs in the season opener vs. Utah (2/8) … Had a groundball at NJIT (2/22) … Also played vs. VMI (2/20), against Navy (2/29) and vs. Holy Cross (3/7) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games … Made season debut vs. archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected second-career groundball against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Got into five games in rookie season, collecting one groundball – in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (4/24) … Also saw action at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20), vs. No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7), at rival Lafayette (3/17) and in the Patriot League opener against Holy Cross (2/24).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-year starter at long-stick midfield for Malvern Prep … Played three years of varsity lacrosse … Wrapped up career as a senior by tallying 39 groundballs, a goal and four assists, helping Malvern Prep to a 17-6 record … Played for NXT Lacrosse Club for three years as well, serving as starting long-stick midfield … Also ran varsity cross country for three years … Strong off the field as part of the ski club, fishing club and took a mission service trip to Peru … Graduated with a 3.79 GPA, receiving first honors all four years … Also garnered the distinguished honors art award for photography.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 2, two times; last vs. NJIT (2/27/21)
GETTING TO KNOW SAMUEL
Nickname: Sam
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The amazing campus
Major & Why: Undeclared, but intend to apply for the business school
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jon Gruden
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, running
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Fiji
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be really good at golf
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It has been my favorite number ever since I have been a kid.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a yacht
AS A SENIOR (2021): Played in six games, collecting two groundballs – both in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/27) to tie a career high … Also saw action at Bucknell (3/14), at Colgate (3/28), at Lafayette (4/16), vs. Bucknell (4/24) and at No. 16 Villanova (5/1) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Got into five of the six contests in shortened season, playing an important role on the man-down unit … Finished with three groundballs … Collected a career-high two GBs in the season opener vs. Utah (2/8) … Had a groundball at NJIT (2/22) … Also played vs. VMI (2/20), against Navy (2/29) and vs. Holy Cross (3/7) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games … Made season debut vs. archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Collected second-career groundball against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Got into five games in rookie season, collecting one groundball – in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (4/24) … Also saw action at No. 11/12 Bucknell (4/20), vs. No. 11/12 Loyola (4/7), at rival Lafayette (3/17) and in the Patriot League opener against Holy Cross (2/24).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-year starter at long-stick midfield for Malvern Prep … Played three years of varsity lacrosse … Wrapped up career as a senior by tallying 39 groundballs, a goal and four assists, helping Malvern Prep to a 17-6 record … Played for NXT Lacrosse Club for three years as well, serving as starting long-stick midfield … Also ran varsity cross country for three years … Strong off the field as part of the ski club, fishing club and took a mission service trip to Peru … Graduated with a 3.79 GPA, receiving first honors all four years … Also garnered the distinguished honors art award for photography.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2018 | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2019 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-1.0 |
| 2020 | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2021 | 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 18-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1-1.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 2, two times; last vs. NJIT (2/27/21)
GETTING TO KNOW SAMUEL
Nickname: Sam
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The amazing campus
Major & Why: Undeclared, but intend to apply for the business school
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jon Gruden
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, running
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Fiji
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be really good at golf
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It has been my favorite number ever since I have been a kid.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a yacht
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