Lacrosse Stats Calculator

Lacrosse is a fast-paced field sport played with a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick (crosse) with a mesh pocket for catching, carrying, and passing the ball. It is one of the oldest team sports in North America, originating with Indigenous peoples centuries ago.

Modern lacrosse uses a comprehensive set of statistics to evaluate individual and team performance. Here are the most commonly tracked metrics and their formulas:

Shooting Percentage: Shot% = (Goals / Shots on Goal) x 100

A shot percentage of 25 to 35% is considered solid at the collegiate level. Elite attackers can reach 40% or higher.

Face-Off Win Percentage (FOGO rate): FO% = (Face-Offs Won / Face-Offs Taken) x 100

A face-off specialist winning 55% or more is considered elite. The average is around 50%.

Caused Turnover Rate: CT Rate = Caused Turnovers / Minutes Played x 60

This gives caused turnovers per 60 minutes, normalising for playing time differences.

Ground Ball Percentage: GB% = (Ground Balls Won / Total Ground Balls) x 100

Ground ball dominance is a key indicator of possession and effort. Teams winning 55% or more of ground balls typically win games.

Save Percentage (Goalkeepers): Save% = Saves / (Saves + Goals Allowed) x 100

Collegiate goalkeepers average around 50 to 60% save percentage. Elite goalkeepers can reach 65 to 70%.

Points Per Game: PPG = (Goals + Assists) / Games Played

A top collegiate attacker averages 3 to 5 PPG. Midfielders typically average 1 to 2 PPG.

Clear Percentage: Clear% = Successful Clears / Clear Attempts x 100

Most college teams target 80% or higher clearing efficiency. Clears are attempts to move the ball from the defensive end to the offensive half. Failed clears give the opponent a possession advantage, making clearing efficiency a critical team metric alongside ground balls and face-off percentage.