2015 Women's Soccer Roster
Marques, Amanda
Jersey Number 24
Amanda Marques
- Position:
- M/D
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
- Hometown:
- Warren, N.J.
- High School:
- Watchung Hills
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its rigorous academics and competitive sports that will allow me to have a successful future.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Strong freshman campaign, playing in all 18 games with 12 starts … Tied for third on the Mountain Hawks with two goals … Tallied 15 shots, including seven on goal … Had two shots vs. Bucknell (10/24) … Fired two shots, one on goal, at Princeton (10/14) … Posted a shot on goal vs. Colgate (9/26) … Career-high three shots, one on goal, vs. Monmouth (9/11) … Scored a goal during Lehigh’s big double overtime win at Temple (9/6) … Tallied first-career goal two games prior at Binghamton (8/30), finishing with two shots, both on goal … Recorded two shots, one on goal, in collegiate debut vs. Mount St. Mary’s (8/21).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year starter in the midfield for Watchung Hills Regional High School … Named the school’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior … Guided the Lady Warriors to the state semifinals as both a junior and senior … Finished her career with 12 goals and 18 assists, while helping the team to a final ranking of 18th in New Jersey in 2014 … Named to the All-Skyland Conference first team, the All-County third team, the All-Area first team and the NJGSCA North 2 Top 20 … Was also awarded MSGVarsity honorable mention accolades for her efforts … Also plays for Matchfit Academy FC ECNL, coached by Jordan Raper … At the time of signing at Lehigh, Matchfit ranked fifth in New Jersey, 22nd in the region and in the top 50 nationally … Active off the field as a part of the Bettering Every Life in Each Visit (B.E.L.I.E.V.) Club … Student Peer Leader … Also a Janet Zilinski Memorial Fund Volunteer … Counselor at the Parish Summer Camp as well as a Rec Basketball Coach … Made the honor roll or high honor roll every semester.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the atmosphere around campus. I love all of the support that’s offered, the unity on campus, and the focus on academics.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff (Coach Lambinus): Coach Lambinus has made the recruiting process an enjoyable one. He has been easy to talk to, reliable, and an overall good coach and I’m looking forward to the next four years with him as my coach.
Major & Why: Mathematics. I’ve always loved doing math!
Favorite Place on Campus: The Athletic Fields
Favorite Food: Cookie dough ice cream
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Movie: Footloose
Favorite TV Show: The Following
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Pro Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: LeBron James
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and playing soccer
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to sing
Dream Job: Soccer Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My number for my club team was 23 so I picked the number closest to it.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Strong freshman campaign, playing in all 18 games with 12 starts … Tied for third on the Mountain Hawks with two goals … Tallied 15 shots, including seven on goal … Had two shots vs. Bucknell (10/24) … Fired two shots, one on goal, at Princeton (10/14) … Posted a shot on goal vs. Colgate (9/26) … Career-high three shots, one on goal, vs. Monmouth (9/11) … Scored a goal during Lehigh’s big double overtime win at Temple (9/6) … Tallied first-career goal two games prior at Binghamton (8/30), finishing with two shots, both on goal … Recorded two shots, one on goal, in collegiate debut vs. Mount St. Mary’s (8/21).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year starter in the midfield for Watchung Hills Regional High School … Named the school’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior … Guided the Lady Warriors to the state semifinals as both a junior and senior … Finished her career with 12 goals and 18 assists, while helping the team to a final ranking of 18th in New Jersey in 2014 … Named to the All-Skyland Conference first team, the All-County third team, the All-Area first team and the NJGSCA North 2 Top 20 … Was also awarded MSGVarsity honorable mention accolades for her efforts … Also plays for Matchfit Academy FC ECNL, coached by Jordan Raper … At the time of signing at Lehigh, Matchfit ranked fifth in New Jersey, 22nd in the region and in the top 50 nationally … Active off the field as a part of the Bettering Every Life in Each Visit (B.E.L.I.E.V.) Club … Student Peer Leader … Also a Janet Zilinski Memorial Fund Volunteer … Counselor at the Parish Summer Camp as well as a Rec Basketball Coach … Made the honor roll or high honor roll every semester.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts. | Sh. | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2015 | 18-12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .133 | 7 | .467 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 18-12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .133 | 7 | .467 | 0 | 0-0 |
GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the atmosphere around campus. I love all of the support that’s offered, the unity on campus, and the focus on academics.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff (Coach Lambinus): Coach Lambinus has made the recruiting process an enjoyable one. He has been easy to talk to, reliable, and an overall good coach and I’m looking forward to the next four years with him as my coach.
Major & Why: Mathematics. I’ve always loved doing math!
Favorite Place on Campus: The Athletic Fields
Favorite Food: Cookie dough ice cream
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Movie: Footloose
Favorite TV Show: The Following
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Pro Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: LeBron James
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and playing soccer
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to sing
Dream Job: Soccer Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My number for my club team was 23 so I picked the number closest to it.
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