Tucker James
1 Tucker James
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    200
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Essex Fells, N.J.
  • High School:
    Bergen Catholic
  • Position:
    A
  • gp
    19
  • p
    70
  • g
    43
  • a
    27

Bio

As a senior (2017): All-NEC First Team ... NEILA All-New England Second Team ... Three-time NEC Player of the Week ... Served as a team captain ... Played and started in all 19 games for the Bulldogs ... Set a new career-high with 70 points, scoring 43 goals and helping on 27 others ... Scored in all but two games on the season ... Scored at least three goals in seven games, including a season-high six scores at Hartford on Feb. 25 ... Had a 10 point game off five goals and five assists in a win over Siena on March 13 ... Drafted to the New York Lizards in the sixth round of the Major League Lacrosse draft.

As a junior (2016): All-NEC First Team ... NEILA All New England Second Team ... All-NEC Tournament Team ... NEILA Preseason Second Team ... USILA Preseason Honorable Mention ... NEC Player of the Week ... Appeared in and started all 15 games at attack ... Led team with a career high 55 points on 33 goals and 22 assists ... Led NEC with 1.47 helpers per game and ranked second with 2.20 goals per game and 3.67 points per game ... Tied the program record for points in a game (13) and set the Division I record for assists in a game (7) against Wagner on April 9 ... Scored at least three goals five times and had five games with at least five points .. Added 41 ground balls to finish third on the team and three man-up goals to sit second on the squad. 

As a sophomore (2015): All-NEC First Team ... Started all 18 games at attack, leading the Bulldogs with 34 goals ... Finished second on the team in points (50) and assists (16) ... Ranked fourth with 37 ground balls ... Ranked in the top-10 in the league in goals per game (4th), points per game (5th), assists per game (8th) and shots per game (10th) ... Fired 103 shots on the season ... Netted four hat tricks on the season, including a career-high six goals in a win over Sacred Heart April 7 ... Found the back of the net in all but a single contest ... Registered at least one point in all 18 games ... Tallied the game-winning goal in a 5-3 victory over Wagner April 4 ... Notched a man-up score against Hartford Feb. 21 ... Forced three caused turnovers.

As a freshman (2014): NEC Rookie of the Year ... All-NEC Second Team ... NEC All-Rookie Team ... NEC Player of the Week ... Five-time NEC Rookie of the Week ... Ranked fifth in the nation among all rookie scorers, tallying 31 goals ... Finished tied for second on the team in points (51) and assists (20) and third in goals (31) ... Ranked in the NEC top-10 in assists per game (10th), ground balls per game (ninth) points per game (eighth) and shot percentage (fifth) ... Led the team with seven man-up goals ... Scored the team's only man-down goal of the year ... Recorded five hat tricks as a rookie, posting a career-best four against #17 Drexel and again against second-seeded Syracuse in the Bulldogs' NCAA First Round win ... Totalled a season-best six points against the Orange ... Scored at least one goal in 14 contests and recorded at least one point in 17 ... Netted the game winner against #13 Albany ... Collected 56 ground balls, good for second on the team, and one caused turnover.     

Before Bryant: A 2013 graduate of Bergen Catholic High School, James was a three-year varsity starter for the Crusaders … Led team to a Gibbs Conference title in 2013 … Named Gibbs Conference Player of the Year and a first team all-state selection as a senior … Also named first team all-conference, first team all-county, first team all-non-public and first team All-North Jersey … 2013 Second Team All-MSG Varsity … Participated in the 2013 New Jersey North/South All-Star Game … Named a second team all-conference and all-county selection as a junior … Also earned four varsity letters in ice hockey … Senior captain in both hockey and lacrosse … Earned Principal's List honors as a junior and senior … Four-year honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Jody and Greg James, Tucker James was born January 12, 1995 … Has one brother, Griffin, and one sister, Meredith, who plays lacrosse at Bryant.

CAREER HIGHS
Goals:
6, twice (last vs. Wagner, 4/9/16)
Assists: 7 vs. Wagner, 4/9/16
Points:
13 vs. Wagner, 4/9/16
Ground balls: 6, three times (last at Saint Joseph's, 5/2/15)
Caused turnovers: 3 at Bucknell (2/11/17)

Player Profile

Recent Games
Apr 22 Robert Morris W, 13-5
Apr 25 Brown L, 14-12
May 4 vs. #3 Robert Morris W, 12-3
May 6 at #1 Hobart W, 5-4
May 10 Monmouth W, 10-7
May 14 at #1 Maryland L, 13-10
  Overall Conf
Games 19 6
Points 70 19
Goals 43 7
Assists 27 12
Man-up goals 6 0
Man-down goals 0 0
Ground balls 47 8
Turnovers 45 14
Caused turnovers 11 2
Faceoffs 0-0 0-0
Faceoff percentage 0.0 0.0
Shots 144 34
Shooting percentage 29.9 20.6
Shots on goal 87 22
Shots on goal percentage 60.4 64.7
Date Opponent Score g a pts up dn gb to ct fo sh sh% sog sog%
Feb 4 at Manhattan W, 17-10 3 3 6 0 0 2 2 1 0-0 8 37.5 5 62.5
Feb 11 at Bucknell L, 9-8 2 1 3 0 0 3 3 3 0-0 6 33.3 4 66.7
Feb 18 Providence L, 7-6 2 0 2 1 0 5 4 0 0-0 6 33.3 5 83.3
Feb 25 Hartford W, 17-11 6 3 9 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 10 60.0 7 70.0
Feb 28 at No. 19/RV Boston University L, 12-9 3 0 3 2 0 5 1 1 0-0 8 37.5 5 62.5
Mar 5 at No. 7/6 Yale W, 9-6 2 2 4 0 0 1 2 1 0-0 15 13.3 6 40.0
Mar 10 at Drexel L, 7-5 1 0 1 0 0 4 2 2 0-0 9 11.1 3 33.3
Mar 13 Siena W, 18-13 5 5 10 1 0 3 4 0 0-0 7 71.4 6 85.7
Mar 18 at Mount St. Mary's L, 6-5 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 0-0 5 0.0 3 60.0
Mar 25 Saint Joseph's W, 8-7 2 2 4 0 0 2 1 1 0-0 9 22.2 7 77.8
Apr 1 at Wagner W, 8-1 2 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0-0 6 33.3 5 83.3
Apr 8 Sacred Heart W, 13-7 1 2 3 0 0 3 2 0 0-0 6 16.7 2 33.3
Apr 15 at Hobart L, 13-6 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 0-0 1 0.0 0 0.0
Apr 22 Robert Morris W, 13-5 2 4 6 0 0 1 1 1 0-0 7 28.6 5 71.4
Apr 25 Brown L, 14-12 3 0 3 0 0 4 2 0 0-0 11 27.3 7 63.6
May 4 vs. #3 Robert Morris W, 12-3 3 1 4 0 0 4 3 1 0-0 5 60.0 5 100.0
May 6 at #1 Hobart W, 5-4 1 0 1 1 0 4 4 0 0-0 6 16.7 4 66.7
May 10 Monmouth W, 10-7 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0-0 5 20.0 2 40.0
May 14 at #1 Maryland L, 13-10 4 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 0-0 14 28.6 6 42.9
  gp gs g a pts up dn gb to ct fo sh sh% sog sog%
2013-14 21 21 31 20 51 7 1 56 36 1 0-0 88 35.2 52 59.1
2014-15 18 18 34 16 50 1 0 37 20 3 0-0 103 33.0 56 54.4
2015-16 15 15 33 22 55 3 0 41 20 4 0-0 104 31.7 57 54.8
2016-17 19 19 43 27 70 6 0 47 45 11 0-0 144 29.9 87 60.4
Total 73 73 141 85 226 17 1 181 121 19 0-0 439 32.1 252 57.4
    gp gs g a pts up dn gb to ct fo sh sh% sog sog%
Event Total 19 19 43 27 70 6 0 47 45 11 0-0 144 29.9 87 60.4
Conference 6 6 7 12 19 0 0 8 14 2 0-0 34 20.6 22 64.7
Exhibition - - - - 0 - - - - - 0-0 - - - -
Location Home 8 8 22 16 38 2 0 20 17 2 0-0 61 36.1 41 67.2
Away 10 10 18 10 28 4 0 23 25 8 0-0 78 23.1 41 52.6
Neutral 1 1 3 1 4 0 0 4 3 1 0-0 5 60.0 5 100.0
Result Wins 11 11 28 23 51 2 0 22 24 5 0-0 84 33.3 54 64.3
Losses 8 8 15 4 19 4 0 25 21 6 0-0 60 25.0 33 55.0
Month February 5 5 16 7 23 3 0 16 10 5 0-0 38 42.1 26 68.4
March 5 5 10 11 21 1 0 11 13 4 0-0 45 22.2 25 55.6
April 5 5 8 8 16 0 0 9 11 1 0-0 31 25.8 19 61.3
May 4 4 9 1 10 2 0 11 11 1 0-0 30 30.0 17 56.7

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Mummau, James continue to rake in honors, named 2017 USILA/Nike Scholar All-Americans

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The postseason honors continue to pour in for senior captains Kyle Mummau (Carlsbad, Calif.) and Tucker James (Essex...

June 8, 2017

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Bulldogs ranked No. 19 in final Inside Lacrosse/Maverik Media Poll

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June 6, 2017

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James, Mummau selected in 2017 Major League Lacrosse Draft

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May 30, 2017

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Tucker James named USILA/Nike All-America Honorable Mention

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior attack Tucker James (Essex Fells, N.J.) has been named a USILA/Nike All-America Honorable...

May 24, 2017

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James, Mummau earn NEILA All-New England honors on field and in classroom

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior captains Tucker James (Essex Fells, N.J.) and Kyle Mummau (Carlsbad, Calif.) have been recognized for their...

May 23, 2017

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Bulldogs rally late but fall to top-seeded Terrapins on Sunday

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May 14, 2017

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Bryant faces off against #1 Maryland in NCAA First Round Sunday at 2:30p (ESPNU)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- After a 10-7 home win over #19 Monmouth Wednesday night in the NCAA Opening Round, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team...

May 13, 2017

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Bryant advances to NCAA First Round matchup with #1 Maryland after 10-7 win over #19 Monmouth

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team never trailed against No. 19 Monmouth Wednesday evening, getting goals...

May 10, 2017

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TOURNAMENT TIME! Bryant hosts MAAC Champ Monmouth in NCAA Opening Round Wednesday at 7 p.m.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University men's lacrosse team returns to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in five years after clinching the...

May 9, 2017

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NEC CHAMPS! Bulldogs return to NCAA tournament with 5-4 win over Hobart in title game Saturday

GENEVA, N.Y. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team scored three third-quarter goals and got 10 saves from tournament MVP James...

May 6, 2017

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Bulldogs take on top-seeded Hobart for NEC Championship, NCAA berth Saturday at 12 p.m.

GENEVA, N.Y. -- The Bryant University men's lacrosse team will look for its fifth NEC Championship and fourth NCAA tournament berth at the...

May 5, 2017

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#2 Bulldogs take on #3 Robert Morris in NEC Semifinals Thursday at 4 p.m., watch live on ESPN3

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May 4, 2017

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#2 Bryant dominates in 12-3 win in NEC Semifinal Thursday, advances to NEC Championship Saturday

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May 4, 2017

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Bulldogs earn six all-conference selections, four All-NEC First Team picks on eve of NEC Tournament

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May 3, 2017

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Bulldogs fall short in fourth-quarter comeback, drop 14-12 decision to Brown Tuesday at home

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April 25, 2017

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Forsberg leads Bulldogs to 13-5 win over Robert Morris on Senior Day

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April 22, 2017

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Bryant hosts top NEC opponent Robert Morris Saturday for 2017 Senior Day (1p)

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April 21, 2017

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Statesmen upend Bulldogs, 13-6, Saturday in New York

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April 15, 2017

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Bulldogs travel to Hobart Saturday for next chapter in rivalry

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April 14, 2017

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Massa, Baker, Ziegler pace Bulldogs in 13-7 win over Sacred Heart Saturday

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April 8, 2017

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Bulldogs set to battle Pioneers in Smithfield Saturday at 1 p.m.

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April 7, 2017

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Bulldogs dominant on road against Wagner, limit Seahawks to single tally in 8-1 win Saturday

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April 1, 2017

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Bryant heads to Staten Island for Saturday matchup against Wagner (1p)

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March 31, 2017

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James nets 200th career point, Bulldogs top Saint Joseph's, 8-7, in key NEC matchup

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior attack Tucker James (Essex Fells, N.J.) scored the game-winning goal and notched his 200th career point with 88...

March 25, 2017

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Mountaineers drop Bulldogs in final 1.8 seconds to earn 6-5 win in NEC opener Saturday

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March 18, 2017

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Bulldogs open NEC play at Mount St. Mary's Saturday (12p)

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March 17, 2017

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James, Kennedy, Sharpe lead Bulldogs to victory in 18-13 shootout

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March 13, 2017

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Bulldogs announce schedule change, host Siena Monday at 4 p.m. in Conaty Indoor Athletic Center

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March 12, 2017

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Bryant struggles to find offense, falls to Drexel, 7-5, Friday on road

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March 10, 2017

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Bulldogs take on Dragons in Philadelphia Friday at 5 p.m.

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March 9, 2017

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James, Werner earn NEC weekly accolades

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March 6, 2017

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Bulldogs stun No. 7/6 Yale with 9-6 road victory Sunday afternoon

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March 5, 2017

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No. 19 Terriers capitalize on Bulldog miscues, top Bryant, 12-9, Tuesday night

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February 28, 2017

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James earns second NEC Player of the Week nod of last three weeks

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February 27, 2017

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James leads offensive explosion as Bulldogs top Hawks, 17-11, at home

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February 25, 2017

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Bulldogs host Hartford in second half of home lacrosse doubleheader Saturday (3p)

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February 24, 2017

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Bulldogs stumble against crosstown rival PC, fall in home opener, 7-6, Saturday

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February 18, 2017

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Bryant hosts PC in Ocean State Cup clash, 2017 home opener Saturday at 1 p.m.

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February 17, 2017

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James takes home season's first NEC Player of the Week recognition

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February 13, 2017

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Mummau headlines trio named to NEILA All-New England Preseason Teams

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February 13, 2017

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Bison goal in final seconds nips Bulldogs; Bryant falls on road, 9-8

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February 11, 2017

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Bulldogs, Bison face off in Lewisburg Saturday at 1 p.m.

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February 10, 2017

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Ziegler, Bryant offense lead Bulldogs to season-opening 17-10 win over Manhattan Saturday

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February 4, 2017

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Bulldogs hunt for return to NCAAs in 2017 behind reloaded roster and veteran talent

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February 3, 2017

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Mummau named Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Honorable Mention, quartet named preseason all-league

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Two-time All-Northeast Conference First Teamer and Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior captain Kyle Mummau...

January 15, 2017

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Bryant lacrosse announces 2017 schedule, captains

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Athletics and head men’s lacrosse coach Mike Pressler are pleased to announce the schedule and...

December 8, 2016

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