University of Richmond Athletics
2021 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 15
Mitch Savoca
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Newtown, Conn.
- High School:
- Fairfield Prep
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 Highlights vs. Mercer
Monday, February 16
Men's Lacrosse Postgame - Mercer
Monday, February 16
Men's Lacrosse Highlights vs. Virginia
Saturday, February 14
Men's Lacrosse Highlights vs. Robert Morris
Saturday, February 07
