19   Chris Palmer
Chris Palmer

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.

High School:
The Lovett School

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 184

Position:
Midfield


In 2009: Had best season yet for the Bison, producing 10 goals and an assist while playing in all 16 contests on the second midfield unit ... Scored a goal in nine different games and had goals in nine of the final 11 games of the year ... Scored twice, including the game-winner, in Bucknell's 19-11 win at Colgate that clinched the Patriot League regular-season title ... Pocketed the team's first goal of the game in the PL championship game vs. Navy ... Scored a big third-quarter goal against Penn State that broke a tie ... Logged a goal and an assist in a win over Denver ... Credited with eight ground balls, with a high of three against Ohio State ...

In 2008: Played in 11 games for the Bison, with his minutes picking up late in the year as he continued to recover from a leg injury ... Scored a goal in the Patriot League championship game against Colgate ... Also had a goal and an assist in a league win at Holy Cross, his first career points ... Had two goals and one assist on the season ...

In 2007: Limited due to injury ...

Personal: Parents are Bernard and Mary Ann Palmer ... Has an older brother, Justin, and a younger brother, Cory ... Father played football and baseball at UConn ... Born Jan. 26, 1988 in Watertown, Conn. ... Lettered three times each in football and lacrosse at The Lovett School ... High School All-American in lax as a senior ... Also a first team all-state selection ... Second team all-state as a junior ... Elected football team captain as a senior ... Major is economics ... Member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ...

Frank Fedorjaka on Palmer: "Chris is playing his best lacrosse going into his final year. He is healthy and now has a full season of experience to draw on. He has improved his off hand and has plenty of quickness to create shots for himself."

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