2013 Women's Soccer Roster
Griffin, Ali
Jersey Number 1
Ali Griffin
- Position:
- GK
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Architecture
- Hometown:
- Islip, N.Y.
- High School:
- Islip
Bio
2011 Ali Griffin Photo Gallery
WHY LEHIGH? “When I began to do research for possible college choices, I developed a list of requisites. I knew that I wanted to find a college with a competitive soccer team where I could study engineering. Eliminating a myriad of other colleges and universities, I was able to focus on ones close to home which would help me achieve my goal. Not only does Lehigh have a strong reputation for engineering, but also a notable women’s soccer team. Size and location were also important on my list. Lehigh’s class sizes are not too large that if you slept in the back of the class, no one would notice, and not too small that just one opinion on the subject is heard. On top of that, Lehigh is located in the beautiful valley of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Some of the buildings on campus present Gothic architecture with ivy-covered stone. When I visited Lehigh and the campus, the style impressed me very much, and I could see myself enjoying the next few years of my life here.”
ON COACH LAMBINUS: “My first impression of Coach Lambinus was certainly a positive one. He seems to know the game extremely well and to be excited about our upcoming season. As a coach, his job is to prepare us for what is ahead of us in order for us to because successful. With the summer workout he’s supplied, I’m sure we will be fit for our season. Coach Lambinus’ encouraging and optimistic attitude has made me eager to begin my first fall season with Lehigh’s Mountain Hawks.”
ON PLAYING SOCCER AT LEHIGH: “I have not undergone much of the soccer experience at Lehigh yet, but I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of it. Since visiting Lehigh a few times, the team seems tremendously enjoyable and the players are all very nice and welcoming!”
AS A SENIOR (2013): Saw action in one game (a start) … Shut-out Holy Cross (11/2) with four saves on her Senior Day … Named the Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week following that effort … Member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2012): Started four games, owning a 1.83 GAA and .682 save percentage ... Had 15 saves on the season … Made five saves while allowing one (overtime) goal at Navy (10/7) ... Stopped two-of-three two days prior at American (10/5) ... Made first start of the season, posting four saves to give Lehigh its first win at Columbia since 1993.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Saw action in three games, starting twice, while posting a 1.13 GAA and 60.0 save percentage … Made three saves, allowing only two goals in 159:00 … Allowed two goals while making one save in the first half against Penn (10/26) … Saw 24 minutes of action at Saint Joseph’s (9/23) … Made a pair of saves at NJIT (9/18) in second-career shutout.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Finished freshman season with a 1-1-0 record, a1.00 GAA and .750 save percentage in two starts ... Earned a two-save shutout vs. NJIT (10/2) … Stopped four of six shots at eventual Ivy League Champion Penn (10/27).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time Suffolk County Goalkeeper of the Year … All-American nominee in 2008 … Two-time member of the Coaches Association All-Region team … Three-year Eastern New York ODP player … Won three state championships with club team, Massapequa Power.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW ALI
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the scenic campus.
Major & Why: Architecture. I’m a HGTV fanatic.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Anthropology/Earth Science: Environment and Culture by Prof. Casagrande
Favorite Place on Campus: Drinker (Residence Hall) 4th Floor
Favorite Food: Penne Alla Vodka
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite Movies: The Notebook, The Titanic, A Walk to Remember
Favorite TV Shows: Friends, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, True Blood, Desperate Housewives
Favorite Website: #whatshouldwecallme.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Joe Buck
Favorite Pro Team: NY GIANTS
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eli Manning
Hobbies: Drawing, The Sims, Singing, Shopping
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Europe
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Architect
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I’m a goalkeeper and the options are limited, but why not be #1?
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it all away
After Lehigh, I Would Like To: Begin my career, settle down and start a family
WHY LEHIGH? “When I began to do research for possible college choices, I developed a list of requisites. I knew that I wanted to find a college with a competitive soccer team where I could study engineering. Eliminating a myriad of other colleges and universities, I was able to focus on ones close to home which would help me achieve my goal. Not only does Lehigh have a strong reputation for engineering, but also a notable women’s soccer team. Size and location were also important on my list. Lehigh’s class sizes are not too large that if you slept in the back of the class, no one would notice, and not too small that just one opinion on the subject is heard. On top of that, Lehigh is located in the beautiful valley of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Some of the buildings on campus present Gothic architecture with ivy-covered stone. When I visited Lehigh and the campus, the style impressed me very much, and I could see myself enjoying the next few years of my life here.”
ON COACH LAMBINUS: “My first impression of Coach Lambinus was certainly a positive one. He seems to know the game extremely well and to be excited about our upcoming season. As a coach, his job is to prepare us for what is ahead of us in order for us to because successful. With the summer workout he’s supplied, I’m sure we will be fit for our season. Coach Lambinus’ encouraging and optimistic attitude has made me eager to begin my first fall season with Lehigh’s Mountain Hawks.”
ON PLAYING SOCCER AT LEHIGH: “I have not undergone much of the soccer experience at Lehigh yet, but I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of it. Since visiting Lehigh a few times, the team seems tremendously enjoyable and the players are all very nice and welcoming!”
AS A SENIOR (2013): Saw action in one game (a start) … Shut-out Holy Cross (11/2) with four saves on her Senior Day … Named the Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week following that effort … Member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2012): Started four games, owning a 1.83 GAA and .682 save percentage ... Had 15 saves on the season … Made five saves while allowing one (overtime) goal at Navy (10/7) ... Stopped two-of-three two days prior at American (10/5) ... Made first start of the season, posting four saves to give Lehigh its first win at Columbia since 1993.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Saw action in three games, starting twice, while posting a 1.13 GAA and 60.0 save percentage … Made three saves, allowing only two goals in 159:00 … Allowed two goals while making one save in the first half against Penn (10/26) … Saw 24 minutes of action at Saint Joseph’s (9/23) … Made a pair of saves at NJIT (9/18) in second-career shutout.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Finished freshman season with a 1-1-0 record, a1.00 GAA and .750 save percentage in two starts ... Earned a two-save shutout vs. NJIT (10/2) … Stopped four of six shots at eventual Ivy League Champion Penn (10/27).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time Suffolk County Goalkeeper of the Year … All-American nominee in 2008 … Two-time member of the Coaches Association All-Region team … Three-year Eastern New York ODP player … Won three state championships with club team, Massapequa Power.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | Min | GA | GAA | Saves | Save % | W-L-T | Sho |
| 2010 | 2-2 | 180:00 | 2 | 1.00 | 6 | .750 | 1-1-0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3-2 | 159:00 | 2 | 1.13 | 3 | .600 | 1-1-0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4-4 | 343:30 | 7 | 1.83 | 15 | .682 | 1-3-0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1-1 | 90:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 1.000 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Totals | 10-9 | 772:30 | 11 | 1.28 | 28 | .718 | 4-5-0 | 3 |
GETTING TO KNOW ALI
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the scenic campus.
Major & Why: Architecture. I’m a HGTV fanatic.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Anthropology/Earth Science: Environment and Culture by Prof. Casagrande
Favorite Place on Campus: Drinker (Residence Hall) 4th Floor
Favorite Food: Penne Alla Vodka
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite Movies: The Notebook, The Titanic, A Walk to Remember
Favorite TV Shows: Friends, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, True Blood, Desperate Housewives
Favorite Website: #whatshouldwecallme.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Joe Buck
Favorite Pro Team: NY GIANTS
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eli Manning
Hobbies: Drawing, The Sims, Singing, Shopping
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Europe
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Architect
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I’m a goalkeeper and the options are limited, but why not be #1?
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it all away
After Lehigh, I Would Like To: Begin my career, settle down and start a family
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