Defensive Player of the Week

Christian Michaels, Molloy
Senior | GK | Smithtown, NY
Michaels made 27 saves in two contests this week for the #14 Lions. The Molloy senior averaged a .587 save percentage to go with a 9.50 goals against average in addition to four ground balls and three caused turnovers. In a 12-9 loss to Embry-Riddle, Michaels made 16 saves while against #8 Flager, Michaels made 11 saves with four ground balls and two caused turnovers in the 7-6 loss.

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Rookie of the Week

Chase Wilson, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman | A | Hilton, NY
Wilson continued to shine offensively for Roberts Wesleyan as he led the Redhawks to a 20-11 road win at STAC Saturday. The RWU freshman attackman recorded eight points on five goals and three assists to lead the offense.

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ECC Weekly Honor Roll

Aidan Babnik, Mercy
Graduate Student | M | Carmel, NY
Babnik had a game-high five points on three goals and two assists with one ground ball and one caused turnover in Mercy's 15-6 win over D'Youville on Saturday. 

Casey Berns, D’Youville
Freshman | GK | Webster, NY
Berns had another strong showing for the Saints, recording 15 saves for a .500 save percentage in Saturday's 15-6 loss to Mercy.

Cody Coleman, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman | M | Rush, NY
Coleman dropped six points on four goals and two assists in Roberts Wesleyan’s 20-11 road win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday.

Liam Linden, Roberts Wesleyan
Junior | D | Amityville Harbor, NY
Linden had an impressive defensive game for Roberts Wesleyan in RWU’s 20-11 road win over STAC, posting eight ground balls and four caused turnovers.

Brandon Pazienza, Molloy
Junior | FO | Holtsville, NY
Pazienza averaged .576 (19-for-33) at the dot this week for the #14 Lions, picking up five ground balls against both Embry-Riddle and #8 Flagler.

Ryan Smith, Mercy
Senior | A | Bethpage, NY
Smith had two goals and two assists in Mercy's 15-6 win over D'Youville on Saturday. 

Liam Taylor, Molloy
Freshman | D | Wading River, NY
Taylor was a major contributor to a defense that allowed just seven goals against #8 Flagler, picking up three ground balls.

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ECC Men's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 17 - Stefano Evan, D'Youville
Feb. 24 - Ryan Smith, Mercy
Mar. 3 - Luke Hickam, Molloy
Mar. 10 - Gunner MacMillan, Roberts Wesleyan
Mar. 17 - Isaac Marrero, Roberts Wesleyan
Mar. 24 - Kenneth Summit, Mercy

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 17 - Christian Michaels, Molloy
Feb. 24 - Gavin Lamere, Mercy
Mar. 3 - Hayden Gaudette, St. Thomas Aquinas and Thomas Kofod, Molloy
Mar. 10 - Cameron Dorfman, Mercy
Mar. 17 - Logan Covey, Frostburg State
Mar. 24 - Christian Michaels, Molloy (2x)

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 17 - Cole Hunsberger, Mercy
Feb. 24 - Casey Berns, D'Youville
Mar. 3 - Zachary Maligres, Molloy and Vinny Rosario, St. Thomas Aquinas
Mar. 10 - Chase Wilson, Roberts Wesleyan
Mar. 17 - Casey Berns, D'Youville (2x) and Vinny Rosario, St. Thomas Aquinas (2x)
Mar. 24 - Chase Wilson, Roberts Wesleyan (2x)

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Previously in the Polls

USILA/BLATANT LACROSSE NATIONAL COACHES POLL
Preseason (1/29): Mercy (9), Frostburg State (17), Roberts Wesleyan (RV)
Week 1 (2/12): Mercy (11), Frostburg State (16), Molloy (RV)
Week 2 (2/17): Mercy (12), Frostburg State (18), Molloy (RV)
Week 3 (2/24): Mercy (15), Molloy (18)
Week 4 (3/3): Mercy (17), Molloy (18)
Week 5 (3/10): Mercy (14), Molloy (15)
Week 6 (3/17): Molloy (14), Mercy (16)
Week 7 (3/24): TBA

INSIDE LACROSSE NATIONAL MEDIA POLL
Preseason (1/23): Mercy (8), Frostburg State (15)
Week 1 (2/12): Mercy (8), Frostburg State (15)
Week 2 (2/17): Mercy (8), Frostburg State (14)
Week 3 (2/24): Mercy (14), Frostburg State (18)
Week 4 (3/3): Mercy (10), Frostburg State (19)
Week 5 (3/10): Mercy (11)
Week 6 (3/17): Mercy (13), Molloy (20)
Week 7 (3/24): TBA

USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE NATIONAL MEDIA POLL
Preseason (1/27): Mercy (5), Frostburg State (15)
Week 1 (2/10): Mercy (5), Frostburg State (14)
Week 2 (2/17): Mercy (5), Frostburg State (14)
Week 3 (2/24): Mercy (8), Frostburg State (18)
Week 4 (3/3): Mercy (10), Frostburg State (Also Considered)
Week 5 (3/10): Mercy (10)
Week 6 (3/17): Mercy (11), Molloy (19)
Week 7 (3/24): Mercy (9), Molloy (Also Considered)

NCAA NORTH REGION POLL

ECC PRESEASON POLL
1. Mercy - 46 points (5 first-place votes)
2. Frostburg State - 39 points (1 first-place vote)
3. Roberts Wesleyan - 35 points
4. Molloy - 33 points (1 first-place vote)
5. St. Thomas Aquinas - 19 points
6. D'Youvulle - 15 points
7. District of Columbia - 9 points