Defensive Player of the Week

Christian Cliff, D'Youville
Reshirt Senior | Defender | Toronto, Ontario
Cliff played a key role on the defensive end to help the Saints start the season 1-1 with seven caused turnovers and five groundballs. Cliff came up with key defensive stops in the teams 12-11 win over Point Park University, causing six turnovers while grabbing four groundballs. Cliff's six caused turnover ties a single game record with fellow teammate Logan Schwartz who set the new standard last season.

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Goalie of the Week

Cameron Dorfman, Mercy
Junior | Goalkeeper | West Islip, N.Y.
Dorfman made 13 saves in Mercy's 13-12 overtime win at RV Assumption on Saturday. The junior made a key save at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. 

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Rookie of the Week

Myles Henry, District of Columbia
Freshman | Midfield/Attack | La Canada Flintridge, Calif.
Henry made an immediate impact in his collegiate debut, helping lead the Firebirds in their season opener against Felician. In a narrow 7–6 contest, Henry recorded three assists and one goal, contributing to four of UDC's six scores. He also dominated the ground game, securing a game-high 10 ground balls and adding one caused turnover.

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ECC Weekly Honor Roll

Obrigh Tallchief, D'Youville
Junior | Attack | Irving, N.Y.
Tallchief helped the Saints to a 1-1 start on the season, scoring four goals while adding three assists. Tallchief was a difference maker in the Saints' 12-11 win over Point Park, scoring four goals while adding two assists.

Aiden O'Brien, District of Columbia
Junior | Defender | Sykesville, Maryland
O'Brien anchored the Firebirds' defense in their season opener, recording four caused turnovers and collecting three ground balls in a narrow 7–6 contest against Felician. His ability to disrupt offensive possessions and force turnovers played a critical role in limiting scoring opportunities and keeping the game within reach. O'Brien's defensive awareness and physical presence set the tone for UDC on the back end in the team's opening performance of the season.

Jake Taylor, Molloy
Senior | Attack | Shirley, N.Y.
Taylor kicked off the 2026 campaign with three points on two goals and an assist against Southern New Hampshire University. The senior was efficient all afternoon, netting the two goals on four shots on goal. He also added a ground ball and caused turnover in the effort.

Brandon Pazienza, Molloy
Senior | FO | Holtsville, N.Y.
Pazienza started the season off with a .700 win percentage at the face-off dot against Southern New Hampshire (14-of-20). The senior also led Molloy with seven ground balls.

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Last Week's Results

Sunday, February 1
D'Youville at Davis & Elkins College, cancelled

Friday, February 6
Assumption 22, D'Youville 4 | Box Score

Saturday, February 7
Davis & Elkins at District of Columbia, cancelled

Friday, February 13
Saint Michael's 11, Frostburg 9 | Box Score

Saturday, February 14
D'Youville 12, Point Park 11 | Box Score
Southern New Hampshire 10, Molloy 8 | Box Score
Mercy 13, Assumption 12 (OT) | Box Score

Sunday, February 15
Felician 7, District of Columbia 6 | Box Score
Adelphi 18, Frostburg 7 | Box Score
 

This Week's Schedule

Monday, February 16
Roberts Wesleyan at Malone

Wednesday, February 18
Georgian Court at Mercy
Roberts Wesleyan at Walsh
St. Thomas Aquinas at Adelphi

Saturday, February 21
Pace at Molloy
D'Youville at Lake Erie
Frostburg at Walsh
Mercy at Wilmington

Sunday, February 22
District of Columbia at Dominican

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ECC Men's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 16 - Matthew Magyar, Mercy
 
GOALIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 16 - Cameron Dorfman, Mercy

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 16 - Christian Cliff, D'Youville

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 16 - Myles Henry, District of Columbia

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ECC PRESEASON POLL
1. Molloy University - 47 points (6 first-place votes)
2. Mercy University – 41 points
3. Roberts Wesleyan University – 33 points (1 first-place vote)
4. Frostburg State University – 32 points
5. D'Youville University – 22 points
6. St. Thomas Aquinas College – 13 points
7. University of the District of Columbia – 8 points