2021 Women's Soccer Roster
Furtmann, Abby
Jersey Number 2
Abby Furtmann
- Position:
- M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Accounting
- Hometown:
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- High School:
- Notre Dame Preparatory
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? "The gorgeous campus, competitive athletic and academic environment and welcoming community."
AS A SENIOR (2021): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (Spring, 2021): Played in four games, starting two in the midfield … Started games at Army West Point (3/13) and Bucknell (3/21) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Emerged as a key midfielder … Played in all 18 games, starting 14 … Defensive midfielder who helped the Mountain Hawks finish second in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.89) and shutouts (8), allowing just 16 goals in 18 games … Finished third on the team in points with five … Tied for team lead with two assists … Assisted on the game’s only goal in win over Holy Cross (10/19), helping hand the Crusaders their first (and only) Patriot League loss … Scored first-career goal, a key second-half insurance tally, against UMBC (9/13) … Fired a career-high four shots (two on goal) at Temple (9/5) … A game prior, had three shots (two on goal) at Duquesne (9/1) … Tallied first-career point, an assist, at Fairleigh Dickinson (8/29). Helper came on Lisa Kestelboym’s game-tying goal late in the second half … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018): Saw action in seven games, at Villanova (8/26), at Monmouth (8/31), vs. Fordham (9/2), against Temple (9/7), at Boston University (9/22), at Colgate (9/26) and at Holy Cross (10/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Totaled 42 goals and 26 assists over career at Notre Dame Preparatory … As a senior captain, was named Notre Dame Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year, also garnering Division 2 All-Region first team … Helped lead Notre Dame to the Division 2 state finals … A year prior, was named Division 2 All-Conference first team as Notre Dame advanced to the state semifinals … Began career by contributing to back-to-back state titles … As a sophomore, was named her high school's MVP while garnering second team All-Division recognition … Playing club soccer, was a member of the 2017 Arizona State Champions U17 Blackhawks … In the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society and member of the Principal's List.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. UMBC (9/13/19)
Assists: 1 vs. Holy Cross (10/19/19)
Points: 2 vs. UMBC (9/13/19)
GETTING TO KNOW ABBY
Nickname: Bea
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Change of seasons
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: Coach Lambinus is very welcoming and easy to talk to. He immediately made me feel at home once I stepped on campus.
Major & Why: Business, because I would love to travel the world for business.
Favorite Place on Campus: Don’t have one yet
Favorite Food: Steak Tacos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Thomas Rhett
Favorite Movie: She’s the Man
Favorite TV Show: White Collar
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bob Costas
Favorite Pro Team: FC Bayern Munich
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Larry Fitzgerald
Hobbies: Hot yoga, drawing
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Cooking
Dream Job: International Business Manager
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My birthday is on the second and I have been #2 throughout high school.
If I Didn’t Play Soccer, I Would: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world and give it to charities
AS A SENIOR (2021): Did not see action due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (Spring, 2021): Played in four games, starting two in the midfield … Started games at Army West Point (3/13) and Bucknell (3/21) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Emerged as a key midfielder … Played in all 18 games, starting 14 … Defensive midfielder who helped the Mountain Hawks finish second in the Patriot League in goals against average (0.89) and shutouts (8), allowing just 16 goals in 18 games … Finished third on the team in points with five … Tied for team lead with two assists … Assisted on the game’s only goal in win over Holy Cross (10/19), helping hand the Crusaders their first (and only) Patriot League loss … Scored first-career goal, a key second-half insurance tally, against UMBC (9/13) … Fired a career-high four shots (two on goal) at Temple (9/5) … A game prior, had three shots (two on goal) at Duquesne (9/1) … Tallied first-career point, an assist, at Fairleigh Dickinson (8/29). Helper came on Lisa Kestelboym’s game-tying goal late in the second half … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018): Saw action in seven games, at Villanova (8/26), at Monmouth (8/31), vs. Fordham (9/2), against Temple (9/7), at Boston University (9/22), at Colgate (9/26) and at Holy Cross (10/26) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Totaled 42 goals and 26 assists over career at Notre Dame Preparatory … As a senior captain, was named Notre Dame Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year, also garnering Division 2 All-Region first team … Helped lead Notre Dame to the Division 2 state finals … A year prior, was named Division 2 All-Conference first team as Notre Dame advanced to the state semifinals … Began career by contributing to back-to-back state titles … As a sophomore, was named her high school's MVP while garnering second team All-Division recognition … Playing club soccer, was a member of the 2017 Arizona State Champions U17 Blackhawks … In the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society and member of the Principal's List.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2018 | 7-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | .063 | 8 | .500 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Spring 2021 | 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 29-16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | .063 | 8 | .500 | 0 | 0-0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 1 vs. UMBC (9/13/19)
Assists: 1 vs. Holy Cross (10/19/19)
Points: 2 vs. UMBC (9/13/19)
GETTING TO KNOW ABBY
Nickname: Bea
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Change of seasons
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: Coach Lambinus is very welcoming and easy to talk to. He immediately made me feel at home once I stepped on campus.
Major & Why: Business, because I would love to travel the world for business.
Favorite Place on Campus: Don’t have one yet
Favorite Food: Steak Tacos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Thomas Rhett
Favorite Movie: She’s the Man
Favorite TV Show: White Collar
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bob Costas
Favorite Pro Team: FC Bayern Munich
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Larry Fitzgerald
Hobbies: Hot yoga, drawing
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Cooking
Dream Job: International Business Manager
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My birthday is on the second and I have been #2 throughout high school.
If I Didn’t Play Soccer, I Would: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world and give it to charities
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