2021 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Vernon, Amel
Jersey Number 28
Amel Vernon
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Business
- Hometown:
- Newton, Mass.
- High School:
- Dexter Southfield
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? "Lehigh University has an amazing environment with rigorous academics, a beautiful campus, incredible faculty and students, many opportunities for involvement, an enjoyable atmosphere and exceptional career placement."
AS A SENIOR (2024): Appeared in three games
AS A JUNIOR (2023): Saw action in nine games
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022): Saw action in six games, posting first-career groundballs (2) and first-career caused turnover … Recorded a groundball vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Had first-career caused turnover vs. No. 7 Loyola (3/19) … Collected first-career groundball against Siena (3/8) … Made season debut at Rutgers (2/26) … Also saw action at Army West Point (3/30) and in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 7 Loyola (5/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2021): Got into three games during rookie season, firing a shot (which was on goal) in collegiate debut vs. Bucknell (3/27) … Also saw action at Lafayette (4/17) and in the regular season finale against American (4/28).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts, serving as captain during the 2019-20 school year … Was 2017 Under Armour All-American and member of the Puerto Rico Lacrosse National Team … Was a high honors student from 2016 to 2020 and a 2019 Academic All-American … Also a 2019 Bronze Medalist for the Level 4 National Spanish Exam.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 1, two times; last vs. Lafayette (4/20/22)
Caused Turnovers: 1 vs. Loyola (3/19/22)
AS A SENIOR (2024): Appeared in three games
AS A JUNIOR (2023): Saw action in nine games
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022): Saw action in six games, posting first-career groundballs (2) and first-career caused turnover … Recorded a groundball vs. Lafayette (4/20) … Had first-career caused turnover vs. No. 7 Loyola (3/19) … Collected first-career groundball against Siena (3/8) … Made season debut at Rutgers (2/26) … Also saw action at Army West Point (3/30) and in the Patriot League Semifinals at No. 7 Loyola (5/5) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2021): Got into three games during rookie season, firing a shot (which was on goal) in collegiate debut vs. Bucknell (3/27) … Also saw action at Lafayette (4/17) and in the regular season finale against American (4/28).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts, serving as captain during the 2019-20 school year … Was 2017 Under Armour All-American and member of the Puerto Rico Lacrosse National Team … Was a high honors student from 2016 to 2020 and a 2019 Academic All-American … Also a 2019 Bronze Medalist for the Level 4 National Spanish Exam.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GB | DC | TO | CT |
| 2021 | 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 9-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
CAREER HIGHS
Groundballs: 1, two times; last vs. Lafayette (4/20/22)
Caused Turnovers: 1 vs. Loyola (3/19/22)
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