2021 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Savoca, Mitch
Jersey Number 15
Mitch Savoca
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Newtown, Conn.
- High School:
- Fairfield Prep
Bio
Career
- Ranks fifth in Richmond career scoring history with 71 goals.
- Ranks seventh in Richmond career scoring history with 95 points (71 g, 24 a).
- His 26 goals as a freshman are 11th most in a single-season in Richmond history.
- Named Second Team All-Southern Conference.
- Team captain.
- Started all 13 games.
- Scored nine goals and added five assists.
- Scored a goal against No. 11 Loyola (Feb. 14) in the season opener.
- Tallied two goals against Towson (Feb. 27).
- Dished out two assists against Bellarmine (March 20).
- Scored a goal against High Point (March 26).
- Tallied two goals and an assist against Jacksonville (April 17).
- Recorded a goal and an assist against Mercer (April 25).
- Named preseason All-Southern Conference.
- Named preseason All-Southern Conference.
- Named VaSID All-State (All NCAA Division I program in Virginia).
- Named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
- Started and played all seven games.
- Finished third on the team with 19 points, 13 goals and six assists.
- Named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week (Feb. 11) for his play against Maryland.
- Scored three goals against the Terrapins, including the first two of the 2020 season.
- His opening goal at the 2:04 mark of the game was the fastest goal to start a season in program history.
- Tallied three games with three goals apiece – against Maryland (Feb. 8), Marist (Feb. 14) and VMI (March 7).
- Turned in two goals against No. 13 Duke (Feb. 28).
- Posted a career-high four assists against Navy (Feb. 18).
- The four assists ranks fifth most in a single season in program history.
- Recorded 36 shots on the year and 19 shots on goal.
- Named Honorable Mention All-America by USILA.
- Third on the team in scoring with 31 points.
- Third on the team with 24 goals, while adding seven assists.
- Played in all 17 games, including 11 starts.
- Scored multiple goals six times on the team.
- Tallied four goals against Bellarmine (March 23) and High Point (April 27).
- Scored three goals against UMBC (Feb. 19) and two goals against Furman (March 16) and #7 Virginia (March 29).
- All-Conference Selection
- Scored 26 goals and handed out five assists
- Picked up nine ground balls
- Two-sport standout (lacrosse and basketball) in high school
- SCC Player of the Year (2017) in lacrosse
- Two-time All State Class L (2017, 2016)
- Three-time SCC All Conference (2017, 2016, 2015)
- Two-time New Haven All-Area Team (2017, 2016)
- Lacrosse Captain (2017)
- Three-time Varsity Player
- Three-time Varsity Starter
- Led the Fairfield Prep Varsity Lacrosse team the last two years, both in goals and total points.
- 65 goals and 26 assists during the 2017 season - 242 Career Points
- Two-time SCC Conference Champions (2016,2017)
- Son of James and Karen Savoca
Men's Lacrosse NCAA Quarterfinals Postgame Press Conference
Monday, May 19
Men's Lacrosse NCAA Quarterfinals Preview Press Conference
Thursday, May 15
Men's Lacrosse NCAA Tournament First Round Postgame Press Conference
Saturday, May 10
Men's Lacrosse Selection Show Press Conference
Sunday, May 04
