2014 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Fitzpatrick, Alexandra
Jersey Number 17
Alexandra Fitzpatrick
- Position:
- GK
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
- High School:
- Lakeland
Bio
Fitzpatrick Feature Story: Family First
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh to have the opportunity to participate in an up-and-coming Division I lacrosse program while also getting a prestigious education.”
ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: “I am so happy and fortunate to participate in a Division I sport while still receiving an amazing education.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Impressive bounceback season, earning first team All-Patriot League honors … Finished with an 8.52 GAA and 50.0 save percentage (fourth in the nation) … Named to the prestigious North-South All-Star Game … Earned the team’s Athlete of the Year award … Made seven saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Boston University (4/22) … Had seven saves in the regular season finale against Holy Cross (4/19) … Made four stops, allowing just five goals, in impressive win over American (4/13) … Finished with seven saves at #20 Navy (4/9) … Strong effort with 11 saves in big regular season win at Boston University (4/5). Mountain Hawks handed Terriers their first-ever Patriot League defeat … Stopped 12-of-20 at Yale (3/30) … Impressed with 14 saves in tight win over archrival Lafayette (3/19) … Made 14 saves against Bryant (3/10) … Finished with a career-high 17 saves in big Patriot League opening win over Bucknell (3/8) … Posted nine saves, allowing just five goals in win at New Hampshire (3/1) … Made four saves, allowing just four goals, in season-opening win over Mount St. Mary’s.
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Started all 16 games in goal … Posted a 12.13 GAA and 42.6 save percentage … Made 123 saves and finished with a 4-12 record … Recorded 13 groundballs … Stopped a season-high 13 shots twice (in consecutive games) at rival Lafayette (3/29) and vs. Yale (3/31)… Second in the Patriot League in saves per game with 7.69 … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Started three games before season ended due to injury … Posted a 7.74 GAA and 50.9 save percentage, stopping 18-of-34 shots sent her way ... Made seven saves at Delaware (2/25) … Stopped 11-of-16 in season opener vs. Marist (2/18). Earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week laurels for her efforts.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Outstanding freshman season, posting a .506 save percentage and 8.66 GAA to earn first team All-Patriot League honors … The save percentage led the league and stood third best in the nation … Finished with a 9-7 record in 17 games (all starts) … Also scooped 13 groundballs … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for two consecutive weeks (4/4 and 4/11) … Made nine saves on 13 shots at Holy Cross (4/16) to help clinch Lehigh’s fifth straight Patriot League Tournament berth … Posted fifth double-digit save performance of season at #15 Penn State (4/12) … Finished with 11 saves, allowing only six goals, vs. Virginia Tech (4/9). That marked a season-low goal total for the Hokies. Also set a career-high in groundballs (3) and caused turnovers (2) … Dominant against American (4/2), saving 14-of-20 in a 13-6 win … Made a career-high 16 saves at Temple (3/24) … Made three saves, allowing only one goal, in the first half against Bucknell (3/19) and Saint Joseph’s (3/2) … Sensational in the home opener against Delaware, making 14 saves while allowing only 10 goals.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-time All-League and two-time All-State selection in lacrosse at Lakeland High School … Named an All-American in 2009 and ’10 … Squad finished as state runners-up her senior season … Played in the Champion All-American Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. … Also a three-time All-Elite honoree, winning four Back to Back Section Titles … Two-time All-League performer in field hockey … Team won the 2009 state championship … Played for the Hudson Valley Hurricanes club lacrosse team … Member of the honor roll.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Carole and sister of John and Molly … John plays lacrosse at Mercy College.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXANDRA
Nickname: Fitz, Fitzy, Al
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? All the amazing people I've had the opportunity to get to know and become friends with
Major & Why: Marketing because when I took the Introduction Class, I knew this is what I wanted to study.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Retailing
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan and Cookies
Favorite Color: Any shade of Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Melissa Gonzalez
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, volunteering, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Lacrosse Magazine or People
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Almafi
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being a good singer and dancer
Dream Job: Wedding Planner or Personal Stylist
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It combines the only two numbers I wore growing up and 7 was already taken.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay off both mine and my family’s student loans and mortgages, go on a guilt-free shopping spree and buy a mansion on a beach or a lake.
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh to have the opportunity to participate in an up-and-coming Division I lacrosse program while also getting a prestigious education.”
ON BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LEHIGH: “I am so happy and fortunate to participate in a Division I sport while still receiving an amazing education.”
AS A SENIOR (2014): Impressive bounceback season, earning first team All-Patriot League honors … Finished with an 8.52 GAA and 50.0 save percentage (fourth in the nation) … Named to the prestigious North-South All-Star Game … Earned the team’s Athlete of the Year award … Made seven saves in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Boston University (4/22) … Had seven saves in the regular season finale against Holy Cross (4/19) … Made four stops, allowing just five goals, in impressive win over American (4/13) … Finished with seven saves at #20 Navy (4/9) … Strong effort with 11 saves in big regular season win at Boston University (4/5). Mountain Hawks handed Terriers their first-ever Patriot League defeat … Stopped 12-of-20 at Yale (3/30) … Impressed with 14 saves in tight win over archrival Lafayette (3/19) … Made 14 saves against Bryant (3/10) … Finished with a career-high 17 saves in big Patriot League opening win over Bucknell (3/8) … Posted nine saves, allowing just five goals in win at New Hampshire (3/1) … Made four saves, allowing just four goals, in season-opening win over Mount St. Mary’s.
AS A JUNIOR (2013): Started all 16 games in goal … Posted a 12.13 GAA and 42.6 save percentage … Made 123 saves and finished with a 4-12 record … Recorded 13 groundballs … Stopped a season-high 13 shots twice (in consecutive games) at rival Lafayette (3/29) and vs. Yale (3/31)… Second in the Patriot League in saves per game with 7.69 … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Started three games before season ended due to injury … Posted a 7.74 GAA and 50.9 save percentage, stopping 18-of-34 shots sent her way ... Made seven saves at Delaware (2/25) … Stopped 11-of-16 in season opener vs. Marist (2/18). Earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week laurels for her efforts.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Outstanding freshman season, posting a .506 save percentage and 8.66 GAA to earn first team All-Patriot League honors … The save percentage led the league and stood third best in the nation … Finished with a 9-7 record in 17 games (all starts) … Also scooped 13 groundballs … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for two consecutive weeks (4/4 and 4/11) … Made nine saves on 13 shots at Holy Cross (4/16) to help clinch Lehigh’s fifth straight Patriot League Tournament berth … Posted fifth double-digit save performance of season at #15 Penn State (4/12) … Finished with 11 saves, allowing only six goals, vs. Virginia Tech (4/9). That marked a season-low goal total for the Hokies. Also set a career-high in groundballs (3) and caused turnovers (2) … Dominant against American (4/2), saving 14-of-20 in a 13-6 win … Made a career-high 16 saves at Temple (3/24) … Made three saves, allowing only one goal, in the first half against Bucknell (3/19) and Saint Joseph’s (3/2) … Sensational in the home opener against Delaware, making 14 saves while allowing only 10 goals.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-time All-League and two-time All-State selection in lacrosse at Lakeland High School … Named an All-American in 2009 and ’10 … Squad finished as state runners-up her senior season … Played in the Champion All-American Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. … Also a three-time All-Elite honoree, winning four Back to Back Section Titles … Two-time All-League performer in field hockey … Team won the 2009 state championship … Played for the Hudson Valley Hurricanes club lacrosse team … Member of the honor roll.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Carole and sister of John and Molly … John plays lacrosse at Mercy College.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save% | W | L | GB |
| 2011 | 17-17 | 852:20 | 123 | 8.66 | 126 | .506 | 9 | 7 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3-3 | 124:00 | 16 | 7.74 | 18 | .529 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16-16 | 821:18 | 166 | 12.13 | 123 | .426 | 4 | 12 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16-16 | 950:13 | 135 | 8.52 | 135 | .500 | 7 | 9 | 19 |
| Totals | 52-52 | 2747:51 | 440 | 9.61 | 402 | .477 | 21 | 29 | 52 |
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXANDRA
Nickname: Fitz, Fitzy, Al
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? All the amazing people I've had the opportunity to get to know and become friends with
Major & Why: Marketing because when I took the Introduction Class, I knew this is what I wanted to study.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Retailing
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan and Cookies
Favorite Color: Any shade of Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Melissa Gonzalez
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, volunteering, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Lacrosse Magazine or People
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Almafi
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being a good singer and dancer
Dream Job: Wedding Planner or Personal Stylist
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It combines the only two numbers I wore growing up and 7 was already taken.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay off both mine and my family’s student loans and mortgages, go on a guilt-free shopping spree and buy a mansion on a beach or a lake.
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