2015 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 29
Brianna Buysse
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Finance
- Hometown:
- Malvern, Pa.
- High School:
- Academy of Notre Dame
WHY LEHIGH? “It was the perfect balance of academics and athletics, and I fell in love with the campus the first time I saw it.”
ON COACH REDFERN: “I love Coach Redfern’s style of coaching. She and Coach Kelley had a strong influence on my decision to come to Lehigh.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Did not see action.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in two games, at Loyola (3/22) and vs. American (4/13) … Had a groundball against the Eagles.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in eight games, posting one shot (on goal), groundball and caused turnover … Had a groundball in season finale at Holy Cross (4/19)… Caused a turnover at #7 Penn State (4/10) … Took one shot on goal vs. Howard (4/14) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 11 games, starting three times … Finished with two groundballs and a draw control … Started games vs. Binghamton (3/14), at Bucknell (3/17) and against Navy (4/21) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Wrapped up strong career at the Academy of Notre Dame by scoring 36 goals, dishing 25 assists and adding 35 groundballs, 26 draw controls and 16 caused turnovers in 2011 … Four-year varsity lacrosse letterwinner and three-year field hockey letterwinner … Named team’s Most Improved Player sophomore season … Earned Honorable Mention All-Main Line the year following… Also a star field hockey player, Buysse garnered Honorable Mention All-Delco, Second Team All-Main Line and First Team All-Inter-AC as a senior … Was a captain for both lacrosse and field hockey … Member of the National Honor Society and campus ministry … Helped found the Honor Corps – a group that promotes and helps educate the younger girls about the honor code at Notre Dame … Named an Academic All-American … Earned Honors as a freshman and Distinguished Honors as a sophomore, junior and senior.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW BRIANNA
Nickname: Bree
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The friends I’ve made here, especially my teammates.
Major & Why: Business because I’m very interested in the business world and I really liked Economics.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Political Thought
Favorite Place on Campus: The UC Lawn
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Sara Bareilles
Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Akers
Hobbies: Running, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Self or Fitness
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be really good at dancing
Dream Job: Sports trainer or some kind of coach
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I just always have. My step dad told me it was a “fast” number when I was first assigned it in seventh grade.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take my entire family on a safari in Africa
ON COACH REDFERN: “I love Coach Redfern’s style of coaching. She and Coach Kelley had a strong influence on my decision to come to Lehigh.”
AS A SENIOR (2015): Did not see action.
AS A JUNIOR (2014): Played in two games, at Loyola (3/22) and vs. American (4/13) … Had a groundball against the Eagles.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Played in eight games, posting one shot (on goal), groundball and caused turnover … Had a groundball in season finale at Holy Cross (4/19)… Caused a turnover at #7 Penn State (4/10) … Took one shot on goal vs. Howard (4/14) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 11 games, starting three times … Finished with two groundballs and a draw control … Started games vs. Binghamton (3/14), at Bucknell (3/17) and against Navy (4/21) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Wrapped up strong career at the Academy of Notre Dame by scoring 36 goals, dishing 25 assists and adding 35 groundballs, 26 draw controls and 16 caused turnovers in 2011 … Four-year varsity lacrosse letterwinner and three-year field hockey letterwinner … Named team’s Most Improved Player sophomore season … Earned Honorable Mention All-Main Line the year following… Also a star field hockey player, Buysse garnered Honorable Mention All-Delco, Second Team All-Main Line and First Team All-Inter-AC as a senior … Was a captain for both lacrosse and field hockey … Member of the National Honor Society and campus ministry … Helped found the Honor Corps – a group that promotes and helps educate the younger girls about the honor code at Notre Dame … Named an Academic All-American … Earned Honors as a freshman and Distinguished Honors as a sophomore, junior and senior.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GB | DC | TO | CT |
| 2012 | 11-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 21-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
GETTING TO KNOW BRIANNA
Nickname: Bree
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The friends I’ve made here, especially my teammates.
Major & Why: Business because I’m very interested in the business world and I really liked Economics.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Political Thought
Favorite Place on Campus: The UC Lawn
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Sara Bareilles
Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Akers
Hobbies: Running, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Self or Fitness
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be really good at dancing
Dream Job: Sports trainer or some kind of coach
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I just always have. My step dad told me it was a “fast” number when I was first assigned it in seventh grade.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take my entire family on a safari in Africa
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