2016 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Gunn, William
Jersey Number 39
William Gunn
- Position:
- A/M
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 163
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Steamboat Springs, Colo.
- High School:
- Steamboat Springs
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the great academics, the connections and how close it is to New York City and Philadelphia.”
AS A SENIOR (2019): Saw action in three games, scoring a goal on only shot of the season … Added five groundballs … Collected a career-high four groundballs against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Posted first-career goal and groundball against rival Lafayette (3/17) … Saw action in season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Got into two games, vs. Holy Cross (2/24) in the Patriot League opener and at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in two games, firing one shot … Tallied first-career shot at Cornell (4/15) … Also saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into one game, dishing an assist in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Starting attackman at Steamboat Springs High School in Colorado as a junior and senior … Led the state of Colorado in assists as a junior with 48 assists … Second team All-State that season as well … Was named All-Conference as a senior captain … Tallied 146 career points (66 goals, 80 assists) over the two years … Strong in the classroom, finishing academic career with a 4.05 GPA … First team Academic All-State as a junior and senior … Also played club lacrosse for Denver Elite 2015 and Wild Elite … Played varsity tennis over final two years.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. Lafayette (3/17/19)
Assists: 1 vs. NJIT (2/6/16)
Points: 1, two times; last vs. Lafayette (3/17/19)
Groundballs: 4 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13/19)
GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM
Nickname: Willy
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is definitely the diversity, the value of academics, and The Goose sandwich shop.
Major & Why: Finance because it can be used in any area of work. I also want to do something with investing as a career.
Favorite Food: Quesarito at Chipotle
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: G-Eazy
Favorite Movie: Invincible
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: WatchESPN
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Al Michaels
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Skiing, violin, surfing, camping, and traveling
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Sweden
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to write music
Dream Job: Investment banker
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 was the number of my favorite lacrosse player growing up and 9 is my lucky number, so it’s a little extra luck when I’m out there.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Golf
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Start up my own company, donate some to charity, and have fun with the rest
AS A SENIOR (2019): Saw action in three games, scoring a goal on only shot of the season … Added five groundballs … Collected a career-high four groundballs against St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Posted first-career goal and groundball against rival Lafayette (3/17) … Saw action in season opener vs. NJIT (2/2).
AS A JUNIOR (2018): Got into two games, vs. Holy Cross (2/24) in the Patriot League opener and at archrival Lafayette (3/17) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Played in two games, firing one shot … Tallied first-career shot at Cornell (4/15) … Also saw action in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/4) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Got into one game, dishing an assist in the season opener vs. NJIT (2/6) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Starting attackman at Steamboat Springs High School in Colorado as a junior and senior … Led the state of Colorado in assists as a junior with 48 assists … Second team All-State that season as well … Was named All-Conference as a senior captain … Tallied 146 career points (66 goals, 80 assists) over the two years … Strong in the classroom, finishing academic career with a 4.05 GPA … First team Academic All-State as a junior and senior … Also played club lacrosse for Denver Elite 2015 and Wild Elite … Played varsity tennis over final two years.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2016 | 1-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2017 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2018 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2019 | 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 8-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. Lafayette (3/17/19)
Assists: 1 vs. NJIT (2/6/16)
Points: 1, two times; last vs. Lafayette (3/17/19)
Groundballs: 4 vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13/19)
GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM
Nickname: Willy
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is definitely the diversity, the value of academics, and The Goose sandwich shop.
Major & Why: Finance because it can be used in any area of work. I also want to do something with investing as a career.
Favorite Food: Quesarito at Chipotle
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: G-Eazy
Favorite Movie: Invincible
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Website: WatchESPN
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Al Michaels
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Steph Curry
Hobbies: Skiing, violin, surfing, camping, and traveling
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Inside lacrosse
Place I'd Like To Visit: Sweden
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to write music
Dream Job: Investment banker
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 3 was the number of my favorite lacrosse player growing up and 9 is my lucky number, so it’s a little extra luck when I’m out there.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Golf
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Start up my own company, donate some to charity, and have fun with the rest
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