Defensive Player of the Week

Emily Marino, Mercy
Senior | Defender | West Babylon, N.Y. 
Marino had a game-high five ground balls and three caused turnovers in Mercy's 17-16 upset win over #9 Saint Leo on Thursday.

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Goalie of the Week

Olivia LaMonica, Mercy
Senior | GK | Oak Ridge, N.J.
LaMonica made seven saves and came up with a key caused turnover late in the fourth quarter that set up the game-winning goal in Mercy's 17-16 upset win over #9 Saint Leo on Thursday.

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Rookie of the Week

Jessica Grzelaczyk, Mercy
Freshman | Attack | Seaford, N.Y.
Grzelaczyk had three goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal with 2:07 left in the fourth quarter, in Mercy's 17-16 upset win over #9 Saint Leo on Thursday.

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ECC Weekly Honor Roll

Ella Bouley, Daemen
Senior | Midfielder | Auburn, N.Y.
Bouley tallied eight points with five goals and three assists in two games last week. She also collected 12 draw controls and scooped up five ground balls. The midfielder led the Wildcats and tallied seven points with four goals and three assists against Southern New Hampshire last Monday. Bouley also had four draw controls and posted a season-high five ground balls against the Penmen. She scored one goal in a win over UDC on Saturday and had eight draw controls.

Sadie Schlesselman, Daemen
Freshman | Attack | Lancaster, N.Y.
Schlesselman logged six points with three goals and three assists in two games last week. The freshman scored two goals at Southern New Hampshire on Monday. She then posted four points with one goal and a season-high three assists in Daemen's win over UDC. Schlesselman also logged a caused turnover in the victory.

Madison Buck, D'Youville
Senior | Attack | Rochester, N.Y. 
Madison Buck delivered a historic performance, recording ten assists in a single game in the 20-2 against St. Thomas, setting a new program record. She added a goal in that contest and recorded 3 assists against Gannon, finishing the week with 13 assists and 14+ points. Buck consistently facilitated the offense, creating scoring opportunities across both games and serving as the driving asset behind the Saints’ attack.

Kaylee Farias, D’Youville
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Gurnee, Ill.
Kaylee Farias recorded 9 saves against Gannon, helping the Saints force overtime in a tight 11–10 contest. She also contributed defensively in the 20-2 win against St. Thomas with a ground ball and caused turnover along with 6 saves, impacting play beyond the crease. Farias faced consistent pressure and delivered key saves in critical moments throughout the week.

Lauren Parker, D’Youville
Senior | Midfielder | Syracuse, N.Y.
Lauren Parker dominated the draw circle, recording 15 draw controls against STAC and 13 draw controls against Gannon, finishing with 28 draw controls on the week. She also added 2 goals against Gannon along with multiple ground balls and caused turnovers. Parker’s ability to control possession played a critical role in both contests.

Sam Cossaro, Molloy
Freshman | Midfielder | Bethpage, N.Y.
Cossaro tallied five points for the Lions on five goals this week. The freshman led the way with three goals against Southern Connecticut State and added another two at Caldwell. On the week, she also added five draw controls, three ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

Cameron Thompson, Molloy
Sophomore | Attack | Farmingdale, N.Y.
Thompson led the team with seven points for the week, scoring five goals—two from free position—and adding two assists. The sophomore set a career high with four goals at Caldwell before scoring one and assisting on another against Southern Connecticut.

Brooke Guelli, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman | Attack | Webster, N.Y.
Freshman Brooke Guelli led the Roberts offense in a road loss at Dominican University over the weekend. The freshman scored four goals in the first quarter to help the Redhawks build a 5-0 lead. Her goals came in the first 11:49 of the game with two coming on player-up situations.

Josella Harrison, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Webster, N.Y.
Freshman Josella Harrison registered a season-high 12 saves and a .522 save percentage in the lone game of the week at Dominican University.

Clemence Papleux, St. Thomas Aquinas
Freshman | Attack | Braine-I’Alleud, Belgium
Papleux scored a pair of sensational goals on eight total shots (five on goal) in matches against American International and D'Youville last week. The freshman attackman also tallied nine total ground balls and won four draw controls in that same span.

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Last Week's Results

Monday, March 16
Southern New Hampshire 16, Daemen 15 (OT) - Box Score

Tuesday, March 17
AIC 14, St. Thomas Aquinas 5 - Box Score

Wednesday, March 18
Gannon 11, D'Youvlle 10 (OT) - Box Score
Molloy 16, Caldwell 5 - Box Score - Box Score

Thursday, March 19
Mercy 17, Saint Leo 16 - Box Score

Saturday, March 21
*Daemen 25, District of Columbia 3 - Box Score
*D'Youville 20, St. Thomas Aquinas 2 - Box Score

Sunday, March 22
Roberts Wesleyan at Dominican

This Week's Schedule

Wednesday, March 25
Post at St. Thomas Aquinas
*Molloy at Mercy
Roberts Wesleyan at Wilmington (Del.)

Thursday, March 26
*Roberts Wesleyan at District of Columbia

Saturday, March 28
*Mercy at St. Thomas Aquinas
*Daemen at Molloy 

Sunday, March 29
D'Youville at UIndy

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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
Mar. 23 - Kayden Meyer, Mercy (2x)
 
GOALIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Molly Evans, Daemen
Mar. 2 - Molly Evans, Daemen (2x)
Mar. 9 - None
Mar. 16 - Kaylee Farias, D'Youville
Mar. 23 - Olivia LaMonica, Mercy

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)
Mar. 23 - Emily Marino, Mercy

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

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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