Defensive Player of the Week

Shawna Lesmerises, Roberts Wesleyan
Junior | Goalkeeper | Merrimack, N.H.
Lesmerises made 19 saves in two wins last week, including a 12-save performance in a 13-11 win over No. 21 Assumption. Lesmerises also had six ground balls and one caused turnover. 

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Rookie of the Week

Victoria Bustamante, Molloy
Freshman | Midfielder | Manorville, N.Y.
Bustamante totaled three points on two goals and one assist on nationally-ranked No. 19 Molloy’s 1-1 week while adding five ground balls, four caused turnovers, and four draw controls. The Lions’ rookie scored twice and posted four ground balls, three caused turnovers, and three draw controls in Molloy’s 13-9 win over Palm Beach Atlantic. 

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ECC Weekly Honor Roll

Katelyn Cerrato, St. Thomas Aquinas
Senior | Midfielder | Mohegan Lake, N.Y.
Cerrato tallied seven goals and two assists on the week, including a six-goal, two assist outburst in STAC’s 20-8 win over Caldwell. The junior midfielder also recorded four ground balls, seven draw controls, and a caused turnover. 

Madison Handley, D’Youville
Sophomore | Attacker | Lancaster, N.Y.
Handley helped the Saints to a 1-1 record on the week where she accounted for nine points on seven goals and two assists. During the team's 14-9 win over Mercyhurst, Handley scored five goals on six attempts at the net.

Natalia Perkins, District of Columbia
Sophomore | Goalkeeper | Springfield, Ohio
Perkins had a game-high 19 saves in the Firebirds’ 17-7 loss to Chestnut Hill with a 52.8 save percentage.

Lucy Rugaber, Roberts Wesleyan
Graduate Student | Attacker | Penfield, N.Y.
Rugaber scored five goals in an 12-11 loss to No. 7 East Stroudsburg. 

Megan Rugulo, Molloy
Senior | Attacker | Oceanside, N.Y.
Rugolo led Molloy against No. 20 Lynn University with eight points on five goals and three assists. The attacker also topped all players with a game-high eight draw controls.

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ECC Women's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - Jada Williams, District of Columbia
Feb. 26 - Megan Rugolo, Molloy
Mar. 4 - Leah Hansen, Mercy
Mar. 11 - Leah Hansen, Mercy (2x)
Mar. 18 - Lucy Rugaber, Roberts Wesleyan

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - Shawna Lesmerises, Roberts Wesleyan
Feb. 26 - Sophia Conzone, D'Youville
Mar. 4 - Lindsey Shimborske, Mercy
Mar. 11 - Lauren Smithers, D'Youville
Mar. 11 - Shawna Lesmerises, Roberts Wesleyan (2x)

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 20 - No nominations
Feb. 26 - Keliah Tucker, District of Columbia
Mar. 4 - Victoria Bustamante, Molloy
Mar. 11 - No nominations
Mar. 18 - Victoria Bustamante, Molloy (2x)

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NCAA Statistical Rankings

Through games March 17 (PDF)

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Previously in the Polls

IL WOMEN/IWLCA TOP 25 COACHES AND MEDIA POLL
Preseason: Mercy (17), Roberts Wesleyan (RV)
Week 1: Mercy (17)
Week 2: Mercy (16)
Week 3: Mercy (17)
Week 4: Mercy (17)
Week 5: Mercy (23), Molloy (RV), Roberts Wesleyan (RV)
Next Rankings: Monday, Mar. 25

USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE TOP 20 MEDIA POLL
Preseason: Mercy (18), Molloy (RV)
Week 1: Mercy (18), Molloy (RV)
Week 2: Mercy (18), Molloy (RV)
Week 3: Mercy (20), Molloy (RV)
Week 4: Molloy (19), Mercy (RV)
Week 5: Molloy (19)
Week 6: Molloy (RV)
Next Rankings: Monday, Mar. 25

NCAA EAST REGION POLL

ECC PRESEASON POLL