Gannon University Athletics

Lambert returns as one of Gannon’s starting defenders for the fourth consecutive season in 2018.

2017: Saw action in 15 matches, starting 14 … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award … named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll reserved for student-athletes who have achieved at least junior status academically and own a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater … helped a Gannon defensive unit rank seventh among PSAC teams in caused turnovers per match (7.69) and draw controls per match (12.56) … secured a season-high three ground balls during victories against Findlay (16-13) and Shippensburg (9-8) … had multiple ground balls in a match six times … caused a season-high two turnovers and gained two ground balls at Kutztown.

2016: Played in all 17 matches … was one of three Lady Knights to start every match … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award … picked up multiple ground balls five times … recorded season-highs in ground balls (4) and caused turnovers (2) during a 16-13 victory at Shippensburg … secured three ground balls against Indiana (Pa.) and Mercyhurst … was part of a defensive unit that contributed to Gannon being ranked sixth among PSAC teams in ground balls per match (20.06).

2015: Was one of nine Lady Knights to play in all 17 matches, starting nine as a true freshman … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … made her collegiate debut during the season opener at Florida Southern, recording her first career ground ball … started nine consecutive matches March 27-April 22 … secured a season-high four ground balls against Bloomsburg during her first career start … caused her first career turnover during the second match of the season at Saint Leo (Fla.) … concluded the spring trip with her first career draw control during a 22-5 victory at Young Harris (Ga.) … recorded three ground balls against Mercyhurst … had multiple ground balls in a match four times … was part of a Gannon defensive unit that led the PSAC in ground balls per match (22.88) … helped the defense rank fifth among conference teams in caused turnovers per match (8.53), fifth in draw controls per match (12.88), sixth in scoring defense (11.94) and sixth in scoring margin (0.71) … was part of a defensive unit that ranked eighth among all NCAA Division II programs in ground balls per match, 32nd in caused turnovers per match, 40th in draw controls per match, 41st in scoring defense and 41st in scoring margin.

High School: Played for head coach Kathryn Kenney at Livonia (N.Y.) High School … was a four-year varsity starter … named team MVP as a senior … served as a team captain during her final two seasons … finished among the top two in goals and assists as a junior and senior … produced 58 goals, 27 assists and 56 ground balls as a senior … named a scholar-athlete all four years … selected to the All-Independent Section V All-Star team as a senior … named Rookie of the Year as a freshman … was a two-sport athlete, starting on the varsity soccer team for three seasons … served as a captain for the soccer team during her senior campaign … earned Livingstone County Athletic Association (LCAA) All-Star accolades in soccer … named a scholar-athlete in soccer three times … chosen as an Exceptional Senior in soccer … was a member of the National Honor Society every year … selected to the National Science Honor Society as a junior … landed a spot on the Principal's List twice … named to the high honor roll every year … graduated in the top 15 percent of her senior class … received the Dave Connor Memorial Award … played for the Lady Roc club team.

Personal: Graduated with an undergraduate degree in pre-physical therapy … is currently working towards her doctorate of physical therapy … has two brothers … is the daughter of Becky and Chris.

Career-Highs
Ground Balls: 4 at Shippensburg, 4/1/16; vs. Bloomsburg, 3/27/15
Draw Controls: 1, six times, last vs. Seton Hill, 4/12/17
Caused Turnovers: 2 at Kutztown, 3/25/17; at Shippensburg, 4/1/16