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2020 Women's Soccer Roster

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99 Miranda Royds

  • Position
    GK
  • Class
    Senior
  • Major
    Bioengineering
  • Hometown
    Ambler, Pa.
  • High School
    Hatboro-Horsham

Biography

WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh offers an education that falls second to none, as well as the chance to play the sport I love at a highly competitive level. Not only will I be challenged here at Lehigh, but I will also be prepared for success in the future. Aside from that, Lehigh is beautiful and holds a friendly atmosphere where I felt at home the minute I stepped foot on campus.”
 
AS A SENIOR (Spring, 2021): Strong senior season, posting a 0.60 goals against average and 0.846 save percentage … Posted three shutouts in six games, which was tied for the Patriot League lead … Made 22 saves, allowing just four goals … As a team, Lehigh finished fourth in the league in GAA … Tallied five saves for third shutout of the season vs. Loyola (4/9) … Stopped five of six shots sent her way against Colgate (3/27) … Stopped all four shots sent her way at Bucknell (3/21) to earn Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week … Posted five saves, allowing only one goal at Army West Point (3/13) … Made two saves for season-opening shutout vs. American (3/13).
 
AS A JUNIOR (2019): Emerged into one of the Patriot League’s top goalkeepers … Finished second in the league in save percentage (0.849) and third in goals against average (0.82) … Led the league with 90 saves and came in second in shutouts (8) … Allowed just 16 goals in 18 games … Started all 18 games, playing every minute ... Won three Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week honors (Sept. 9Sept. 16 and Oct. 14) … Won team's Coaches Award at annual end-of-season banquet ... Tied a career-high 11 saves (allowing just one goal) in the season finale against American (11/1) … Posted a five-save shutout vs. Holy Cross (10/19), handing the Crusaders their first (and only) Patriot League defeat of the season … The previous Saturday, stopped all seven shots sent her way in the program’s first-ever win over Boston University (10/12) … Stopped five of six at Navy (10/5) … Made three saves in big home victory over Bucknell (10/2) … Tallied six saves at Lafayette (9/28) … Recorded three saves in the league opener against Loyola (9/21) … Posted a shutout streak of 469:36 beginning Sept. 5 at Temple and running through Sept. 21 against Loyola. Spanned parts of five games … Earned a six-save shutout vs. Saint Joseph’s (9/15). Marked fourth straight shutout … Recorded a three-save shutout two days prior against UMBC (9/13) … Made four saves in a shutout at Fordham (9/8) … Stopped all six shots at Temple (9/5) … Finished with eight saves at Duquesne (9/1) … Tallied seven saves a game prior at Fairleigh Dickinson (8/29), her seventh coming in the final seconds of double overtime to preserve the draw … Made four saves in shutout of defending MAAC Champion Monmouth (8/25) … Began season with four saves in opener vs. Delaware (8/23).

AS A SOPHOMORE (2018): Strong season, playing in 11 games (all starts) and posting a 1.01 goals against average and 0.800 save percentage … Allowed one goal or fewer in 10-of-11 contests … Made three saves, allowing one goal in three consecutive games – vs. Army West Point (9/15), at Boston University (9/22) and at Colgate (9/29) … Made a career-high 11 saves in strong performance at Towson (9/12) … Posted first-career shutout vs. Temple (9/7), making two stops … Stopped two-of-three shots sent her way against Fordham (9/2) … Stopped all three shots sent her way in the first half at Monmouth (8/31) … Made three first-half stops in home-opening win over Fairleigh Dickinson (8/23) … Recorded one first-half save in the season opener at Saint Joseph’s (8/19).

AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Did not see any game action.
 
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity starter and two-year captain at Hatboro-Horsham High School … Was a two-time Suburban One All-League honoree while also twice garnering All-Intelligencer honors … Received the Coaches Newcomer Award as a freshman … Was a Univest Featured Athlete of the Week as a senior … Was also a member of Continental FC ECNL from 2015-17 … Selected for the ECNL Player Development Program (PDP) and qualified for the ECNL National Championships in 2015 and 2016 … Also played for FC Europa Hotspurs from 2013-15, serving as captain … Was a PA State Cup Finalist … Took first place in the Colonial League Northern Division … Was also a four-year varsity track and field athlete … Team captain … Three-time District 1 Qualified in the 800 meter run … Garnered Suburban One League honors for the 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 4X800 meter relay and 1600 meter relay … Two-time MVP and highest point scorer as a junior and senior … Was a two-time state qualifier in the 1600 meter run, finishing 14th in Pennsylvania and sixth in District 1 … Member of the distance medley relay that placed 10th in PIAA Indoor State Championships … Part of the 4X1600 meter relay and SMR school record teams … National qualifier in the sprint medley relay … Standout in the classroom as well, ranking in the top 15 percent of graduating class … Was a Scholars Diploma Recipient and member of the National Honor Society … Member of the 2017 Advisory Board … Served as Student Body Vice President (2015-16) and President (2016-17) … Head of Leadership Court … Was founder of HHFANS Spirit Club … Leader in Link Crew Mentorship Program … Was the Athlete Leadership Award winner … Named the Hatboro-Horsham Co-Curricular Scholar.
 
CAREER STATISTICS
 
Season GP-GS Min GA GAA Saves Save % W-L-T Sho
2018 11-11 715:40 8 1.01 32 .800 1-7-0 1
2019 18-18 1749:41 16 0.82 90 .849 5-8-5 8
Spring, 2021 6-6 600:00 4 0.60 22 .846 1-2-3 3
Totals 35-35 3065:21 28 0.82 144 .837 7-17-8 12

GETTING TO KNOW MIRANDA
Nickname: Royds, Randy, Miran
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite thing about Lehigh is the family atmosphere on campus. The University offers tremendous opportunities to student athletes, and really supports them both academically and athletically. My favorite part of campus itself is the beautiful lawn, truly stunning.
Thoughts on Lehigh Coaching Staff: From the minute I began communicating with Lehigh while on my college search, the coaching staff stood out to me as one of the most wholesome, caring, friendly team of coaches that I had come across. Coach Lambinus has such a passion for the game and really has the athlete’s best interest in mind here at Lehigh.
Major & Why: Bioengineering. This major allows offers many opportunities and sets me up for success after Lehigh. The STEM field is also very up and coming, offering many different facets in which engineers can follow.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Grilled chicken
Favorite Color: Green 
Favorite Musical Artist: Coldplay
Favorite Movie: Rudy
Favorite TV Show: America’s Got Talent
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Ducis Rodgers
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Union
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: LeBron James
Hobbies: Biking, Running, Hiking, Photography
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Costa Rica
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to sing and/or dance
Dream Job: Weather woman, television host
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: 99 is one of few numbers usually worn by GK’s
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Run track
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charity and travel

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Historical Player Information

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    2017First Year

    GK
    5'6"
    99
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    2018Sophomore

    GK
    5'6"
    99
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    2019Junior

    GK
    5'6"
    99
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    2020Senior

    GK
    5'6"
    99
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