Mike Sisselberger ’23 was drafted in the first round of the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League.
The faceoff specialist was selected fifth overall by the Archers Lacrosse Club.
Mike Sisselberger ’23, faceoff specialist for the men’s lacrosse team, was selected fifth overall in the Premier Lacrosse League’s May draft by the Archers Lacrosse Club.
His Patriot League records include all-time leader in ground balls (493) and all-time faceoff win percentage (67.8%). Additionally, the three-time All-American owns the NCAA record for faceoff winning percentage (79.5%), setting the mark in 2021.
Mike Sisselberger (70% at the stripe) is taking the league by storm in his rookie year. 👀👊
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) July 30, 2023
The @PLLArchers offense lead the league in 32-second efficiency. pic.twitter.com/BTR3ol3NMD
Sisselberger, who also was a member of Lehigh’s wrestling team his final two years at the university, is the second Mountain Hawk to ever be drafted in the Premier Lacrosse League. Conor Gaffney ’21 was also taken by the Archers (21st overall) in 2021.
The Lehigh wrestler is Hotel Bethlehem's first "community ambassador."
The three-time first team All-Patriot League honoree is No. 1 all-time in assists at Lehigh and fifth on the university’s all-time point list.
The hockey program was ranked as high as 23rd this season and won the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association championship.
