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Paul Schimoler, All-American

Paul Schimoler

  • Class
    1989
  • Induction
    1986
  • Honors
    Men's Lacrosse (1986), Men's Lacrosse (1987), Men's Lacrosse (1988), Men's Lacrosse (1989)
Schimoler was a four-time All-America lacrosse goaltender, earning second-team honors in 1987, third team in 1989 and honorable mention in 1986 and 1988. He was also a four-time All-Ivy selection, including first-team honors in 1987 and '89. He was named Ivy League Player of the Year in 1989 and was the Ivy Rookie of the Year in 1986. Over his collegiate career, Schimoler made a Cornell and NCAA record of 787 saves. He allowed only 440 goals and had a save percentage of .641. He set nearly every goalie record at Cornell, including saves in a game (34), season (241) and career (787). In three of his four years, the Big Red advanced to the NCAA tournament, with runner-up finishes in 1987 and 1988. Schimoler set the NCAA tournament record for saves (85) in 1988. He was tri-captain in 1989 and was named team MVP. He was a member of Team USA that won the 1990 and 1994 International Lacrosse Federation World Championship. He was an assistant coach at Cornell from 1991-94. 
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