AS A SENIOR (2017)
Saw action in 13 games, started six … recorded 12 ground balls and caused 10 turnovers, while only committing one turnover … finished his career with 44 appearances, 17 starts, 26 ground balls, and 22 caused turnovers … named to the 2017 Spring SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
AS A JUNIOR (2016)
Saw action in 13 games, including nine starts … picked up nine ground balls and caused 7 turnovers, both career-highs … helped the Lions’ defense to a ninth-ranked scoring defense (8.43) in the nation and the No. 1 scoring defense in the SSC.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015)
Buckley played in all 14 games for the Lions as a man-down specialist... notched two starts as a sophomore against Coker (2/14) and #2 LIU Post (2/27)... collected four ground balls, including two against Lees-McRae (3/12)... Casued a career high four turnovers at Coker (2/14).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014)
Buckley saw playing time in five games as a defenseman... Collected one ground ball on the season... Forced on turnover on the year against Limestone in the season opener.
CAREER
Competed at Ponte Vedra HS under coach Tom West... Was a four-year varsity letterman... Three-time district and regional champion... Named a pre-season All-American in 2013... Also competed with Team Florida club team under West.... Was an All-Star in 2011.
PERSONAL
Born October 28 in Huntington, N.Y..... Hobbies include surfing, watching television, and going to the beach... Career goal is to graduate and get a job... Believes his will to never give up is his best asset to the team... Names Tom Brady and Tim Tebow as his favorite athletes... Lists the New England Patriots and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as his favorite teams... Chose Saint Leo because of the opportunity to play lacrosse and grow as a student-athlete... Son of William and Donna... Has two sisters, Christina and Jennifer... Sister Christina rowed for the US Junior Olympic Team in 2008 and the University of Notre Dame.
