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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Pioneers

2024 Men's Lacrosse Roster

34 Zach Buffington

  • Position Defense
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown New Fairfield, Conn.
  • Highschool New Fairfield

Biography

2024:
  • Named captain of 2024 team 
2023:
  • Made two appearances during 2023 season
2022:
  • Made 13 appearances with nine starts 
  • Picked up 31 ground balls and caused six turnovers 
  • Tallied an assist against LIU on 2/30
Before SHU (Hartford):
  • Made starts in each of his five appearances
  • Led the team in turnovers caused with 10, recording at least one in every appearance
  • Finished fourth in the America East in caused turnovers with 2.00 per game
  • Added 11 ground balls
  • Made collegiate debut at Sacred Heart (Feb. 9), recording a season-high five ground balls and three caused turnovers
  • Caused three turnovers at St. John’s to match his season-best effort (Feb. 15)
  • America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll (3.5+ GPA)
Before SHU (High School):
  • A member of the lacrosse team at New Fairfield High School 
  • A CHSCA All-American in 2019 
  • Led team to back-to-back CIAC Class M State Championships (2018, 2019) 
  • New Fairfield went 22-0 in 2018 
  • Three-time First Team South West Conference (SWC) All-Conference 
  • Helped New Fairfield to a conference championship and a third-place finish at the CIAC Class M State Tournament 
  • Also played football in high school, recording 1,000-plus rushing yards as a senior

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 34

    2022Sophomore

    Defense
    5'10"
    34
  • 34

    2023Junior

    Defense
    5'10"
    34
  • 34

    2024Senior

    Defense
    5'10"
    34