2013 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Cunard, Sam
Jersey Number 36
Sam Cunard
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 214
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Seattle, Wash.
- High School:
- South River
- Major:
- Supply Chain Management
Bio
Sam Cunard Photo Galleries: 2013
WHY LEHIGH? “I felt that Lehigh’s far reaching history of academic excellence, paired with the up-and-coming lacrosse program led by Coach Cassese, made it the perfect fit for me.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Did not see any action due to injury.
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Strong junior campaign as a regular at defensive midfield … Appeared in all 17 games, posting 16 groundballs and four caused turnovers … Had two groundballs and a caused turnover in the NCAA Tournament at #1 North Carolina (5/11) … Posted two groundballs in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. Colgate (4/26) … Scooped a groundball vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Had a groundball against Navy (3/30) … Scooped two groundballs at Holy Cross (3/23) … Strong with two groundballs and a caused turnover in the Patriot League opener at Army (3/16) … Had a groundball in the Independence Classic vs. Penn State (3/9) … Posted a groundball against #18 Penn (3/5) … Finished with two groundballs and a caused turnover at Air Force (2/24) … Caused a turnover at #11 Denver (2/23) … Scooped a groundball at Villanova (2/16).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Strong freshman season, playing in 10 games (second most among rookies), including two starts … Started two of the final three games of the season … Finished with six groundballs and four caused turnovers … Scooped a pair of groundballs in the regular season finale against Lafayette (4/23) … Posted a caused turnover in consecutive games, against #12 Bucknell (4/15) and #9 North Carolina (4/17) … Groundball and caused turnover at #13 Ohio State (3/8) … Career-high three groundballs, with a caused turnover, two days earlier at Detroit Mercy (3/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three varsity letters in lacrosse at South River High School … Starting defenseman on the 2009 Maryland State 4A Championship Team … Adidas All-America selection and Second Team All-County Coaches’ Designation that year as well … Served as a senior captain in 2010 … Was a First Team All-Capital-Gazette honoree and C. Markland Kelly Award finalist … Maryland All-State defenseman, member of MD State All-Star Team and AACO Bilderback All-Star Team in 2010 … Also swam as a freshman, garnering First Team All-MIAA … Was a swimming nationals qualifier … Active outside of playing career, serving as volunteer coach for Adaptive Lacrosse (lacrosse for those with disabilities) … Has also volunteer coached for girls’ basketball and boys’ lacrosse … Honor Roll student all four years … Garnered Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award three years.
PERSONAL: Son of Bruce and Alison Cunard … Brother of Kari (16) and Holly (12).
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Nickname: Coon
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The size of the school is perfect for me. Big enough that you can always meet new people, yet small enough that you can know just about everyone you see around campus.
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management because Lehigh is one of the few schools in the country that offers this major.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Entrepreneurship 101
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Bank, no doubt
Favorite Food: Tuna
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Logic
Favorite Movie: 21
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: www.wimp.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Cris Collinsworth
Favorite Pro Team: Ravens
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Rajon Rondo because he’s an absolute legend.
Hobbies: Any and all watersports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside Lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Fluency in Spanish
Dream Job: Professional Baseball Second Basemen
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was #18 in high school. Double it and you get #36.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Hockey, because I have killer dangles
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a boat and sail to the South Pacific with Kate Upton
WHY LEHIGH? “I felt that Lehigh’s far reaching history of academic excellence, paired with the up-and-coming lacrosse program led by Coach Cassese, made it the perfect fit for me.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Did not see any action due to injury.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Strong freshman season, playing in 10 games (second most among rookies), including two starts … Started two of the final three games of the season … Finished with six groundballs and four caused turnovers … Scooped a pair of groundballs in the regular season finale against Lafayette (4/23) … Posted a caused turnover in consecutive games, against #12 Bucknell (4/15) and #9 North Carolina (4/17) … Groundball and caused turnover at #13 Ohio State (3/8) … Career-high three groundballs, with a caused turnover, two days earlier at Detroit Mercy (3/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three varsity letters in lacrosse at South River High School … Starting defenseman on the 2009 Maryland State 4A Championship Team … Adidas All-America selection and Second Team All-County Coaches’ Designation that year as well … Served as a senior captain in 2010 … Was a First Team All-Capital-Gazette honoree and C. Markland Kelly Award finalist … Maryland All-State defenseman, member of MD State All-Star Team and AACO Bilderback All-Star Team in 2010 … Also swam as a freshman, garnering First Team All-MIAA … Was a swimming nationals qualifier … Active outside of playing career, serving as volunteer coach for Adaptive Lacrosse (lacrosse for those with disabilities) … Has also volunteer coached for girls’ basketball and boys’ lacrosse … Honor Roll student all four years … Garnered Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award three years.
PERSONAL: Son of Bruce and Alison Cunard … Brother of Kari (16) and Holly (12).
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2011 | 10-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1-1.0 |
| 2013 | 17-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4-3.5 |
| Totals | 27-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 5-4.5 |
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Nickname: Coon
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The size of the school is perfect for me. Big enough that you can always meet new people, yet small enough that you can know just about everyone you see around campus.
Major & Why: Supply Chain Management because Lehigh is one of the few schools in the country that offers this major.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Entrepreneurship 101
Favorite Place on Campus: Frank Bank, no doubt
Favorite Food: Tuna
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Logic
Favorite Movie: 21
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: www.wimp.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Cris Collinsworth
Favorite Pro Team: Ravens
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Rajon Rondo because he’s an absolute legend.
Hobbies: Any and all watersports
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside Lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Fluency in Spanish
Dream Job: Professional Baseball Second Basemen
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I was #18 in high school. Double it and you get #36.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Hockey, because I have killer dangles
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a boat and sail to the South Pacific with Kate Upton
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