Defensive Player of the Week

Lauren Parker, D'Youville
Senior | Midfielder | Syracuse, N.Y. 
Lauren Parker dominated the draw circle for the Saints, recording 13 draw controls against the University of the District of Columbia after breaking her own program record with 18 draw controls against Wilmington University (Delaware). In addition to controlling possession, Parker contributed several caused turnovers and strong defensive pressure throughout both games. Her ability to win draws and disrupt opposing offenses played a major role in D’Youville’s transition game all week.

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Goalie of the Week

Kaylee Farias, D'Youville
Freshman | GK | Gurnee, Illinois
Kaylee Farias started both games in goal for the Saints, finishing the week with 13 total saves. She recorded five saves while allowing just one goal in the Saints’ 23–1 win over UDC after adding eight saves against Wilmington while facing 40+ shots. Farias’ made some key stops and was able to keep the Saints competitive throughout the week.

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Rookie of the Week

Sadie Schlesselman, Daemen
Freshman | Attack | Lancaster, N.Y.
Schlesselman logged nine points with six goals and three assists in two games. She scored twice in an 18-8 win over Gannon on Wednesday. Schlesselman led the Wildcats with a season high of four goals, three assists, and seven points against Franklin Pierce on Saturday. The freshman also posted two caused turnovers and scooped up a ground ball in the contest. 

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ECC Weekly Honor Roll

Mia Caryl, Daemen
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Marcellas, N.Y.
Caryl recorded an 11.00 goals-against average and made 15 saves in two games last week. The freshman earned her first career win, making nine saves and allowing just eight goals in an 18-8 victory over Gannon. She also stopped six shots against Franklin Pierce on Saturday.

Mario Salvo, Daemen
Junior | Attack | Clarence, N.Y.
Salvo posted 10 points in two games, tallying eight goals and two assists. The junior led Daemen and recorded a career-high six goals and six points in an 18-8 win over Gannon on Wednesday, including two woman-up goals. Salvo also logged four points with two goals and two helpers against Franklin Pierce on Saturday.

Emily Marino, Mercy
Senior | Defender | West Babylon, N.Y.
Marino had a team-high five caused turnovers and seven ground balls as Mercy went 2-0 on the week. The senior opened the week with a game-high four caused turnovers and five ground balls in Mercy's 15-14 win at Southern Connecticut State on Wednesday. Marino ended the week with one caused turnover and two ground balls in Mercy's 11-5 win at Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday. 

Ashlinn Kelly, Mercy
Sophomore | Midfielder | Farmingdale, N.Y.
Kelly had a team-high eight points on six goals and two assists to go with three caused turnovers, two ground balls and two caused turnovers as Mercy went 2-0 on the week. The sophomore opened the week with a game-high five points on four goals and an assist to go with three caused turnovers and two ground balls in Mercy's 15-14 win at Southern Connecticut State on Wednesday. Kelly ended the week with two goals, an assist, and one draw control in the 11-5 win at Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday. 

Sam Cossaro, Molloy
Freshman | Midfielder | Bethpage, N.Y.
Cossaro led the Lions with eight points in a 1-1 week. The freshman put up four points in both contests on the week, starting with three goals and an assist in a win at Holy Family before putting up a career-high four goals at St. Michael's. The midfielder netted seven goals on eight shots for the week, all of which were on target. She also went 2-for-2 from free position and added two ground balls, two draw controls, and two caused turnovers on the week. 

Last Week's Results

Wednesday, March 11
Bridgeport 21, St. Thomas Aquinas 1 - Box Score
Daemen 18, Gannon 8 - Box Score
Mercy 15, Southern Connecticut State 14 - Box Score
Molloy 17, Holy Family 4 - Box Score
Virginia State 18, District of Columbia 3 - Box Score

Thursday, March 12
Wilmington 22, D'Youville 7 - Box Score

Saturday, March 14
*D'Youville 23, District of Columbia 1 - Box Score
*Mercy 11, Roberts Wesleyan 5 - Box Score
Franklin Pierce 14, Daemen 11 - Box Score
Holy Family 18, St. Thomas Aquinas 1 - Box Score

Sunday, March 15
Saint Michael's 11, Molloy 9 - Box Score

This Week's Schedule

Monday, March 16
Daemen at Southern New Hampshire

Tuesday, March 17
St. Thomas Aquinas at AIC

Wednesday, March 18
D'Youville at Gannon
Molloy at Caldwell

Thursday, March 19
Saint Leo at Mercy

Saturday, March 21
*District of Columbia at Daemen
*D'Youville at St. Thomas Aquinas

Sunday, March 22
Roberts Wesleyan at Dominican

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ECC Women's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Jessica Grzelaczyk, Mercy
Mar. 2 - Kayden Meyer, Mercy
Mar. 9 - Ella Bouley, Daemen
Mar. 16 - Madison Handley, D'Youville
 
GOALIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Molly Evans, Daemen
Mar. 2 - Molly Evans, Daemen (2x)
Mar. 9 - None
Mar. 16 - Kaylee Farias, D'Youville

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Ashlinn Kelly, Mercy
Mar. 2 - Lauren Parker, D’Youville
Mar. 9 - Ashlinn Kelly, Mercy (2x)
Mar. 16 - Lauren Parker, D'Youville (2x)

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Jessica Grzelaczyk, Mercy
Mar. 2 - Sam Cossaro, Molloy
Mar. 9 - Ava Franco, Mercy
Mar. 16 - Sadie Schlesselman, Daemen

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ECC PRESEASON POLL
1. Mercy University - 45 points (4 first-place votes)
2. Molloy University – 44 points (3 first-place votes)
3. Roberts Wesleyan University – 35 points
4. Daemen University – 28 points
5. D’Youville University – 23 points
6. St. Thomas Aquinas College – 14 points
7. University of the District of Columbia – 7 points