2015 Men's Soccer Roster
Jacob Gottwald
- Position:
- GK
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Schnecksville, Pa.
- High School:
- Parkland High School
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
WHY LEHIGH?
I chose Lehigh for its great engineering program and its high level athletics.
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ON COACH KOSKI
He has a great sense of humor and makes sure that his players succeed on and off the field. He really helped me feel welcome here at Lehigh.
2016 (SENIOR SEASON)
Started eight of nine games played…accumulated 36 saves and notched a .735 save percentage… tallied two shutouts against James Madison and Farleigh Dickinson…tallied a 1.66 GAA for the season…earned Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week (8/29) honors after stopping 10 of 11 shots in the first two games of the season against James Madison and Radford…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
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2015 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Started three games in goal…recorded a shutout in Lehigh’s 3-0 season-opening win over Fairleigh Dickinson (8/28) with three saves…made a season-best seven saves against Pittsburgh (8/30)…finished the season with 13 saves and a 68.4 save percentage…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2014 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Did not see action…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2013 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Started 11 games in the net...recorded his first career shutout against Loyola with six saves including one against the Patriot League’s leading scorer… made seven saves against Colgate and Holy Cross…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save % | W-L-T | Sho |
| 2013 | 11-11 | 971:04 | 18 | 1.67 | 46 | .719 | 1-10-0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0-0 | 0:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | .000 | 0-0-0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3-2 | 270:00 | 6 | 2.00 | 13 | .684 | 1-2-0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9-8 | 705:03 | 13 | 1.66 | 36 | .735 | 2-6-0 | 2 |
| Totals | 23-21 | 1946:07 | 37 | 1.71 | 95 | .720 | 3-18-0 | 3 |
GETTING TO KNOW JACOB
Nickname: Gott
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people on campus.
Major & Why: I chose mechanical engineering because it is a huge field and there are many job opportunities
Favorite Place on Campus:Â The Goose
Favorite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Billy Joel
Favorite Movie:Â Mr. Deeds
Favorite TV Show: The Mentalist
Favorite Website: www.youtube.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Andres Cantor
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Emmitt Smith
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and golfing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Jamaica
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I wish I could play the piano
Dream Job: Own a successful business
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Baseball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give some to my family and help the less fortunate
