2026 ECC Women's Lacrosse: Schedule/Results |
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Offensive Player of the Week
Alison Dioguardi, Roberts Wesleyan
Junior, Attack, Rochester, NY
Junior Alison Dioguardi lad a great overall game for Roberts in a 23-1 victory over STAC. She was tied for the team lead with seven points on three goals and four assists and led the team with 12 draw controls. She is currently ranked second in the ECC with 6.90 draw controls per game.
Defensive Player of the Week
Lauren Parker, D'Youville
Senior, Midfielder, Syracuse, NY
Lauren Parker was impactful on both ends of the field, but highlighted by her control of the draw circle and defensive presence. The NCAA draw control leader, she recorded 12 and eight draw controls respectively, in two games this week. Both were game highs, including against #22 Saint Anslem. In addition to her draw success, Parker added four caused turnovers and two ground balls while also contributing offensively by hitting three goals in the 4th to complete a comeback and take the lead. Her ability to control possession and disrupt opposing offenses makes her the most impactful defensive player this week
Goalie of the Week
Kaylee Farias, D’Youville
Freshman, Goalkeeper, Gurnee, IL
Kaylee Farias faced a high volume of shots in both games and remained a steady presence in net for the Saints. She played all 60 minutes of both games for the Saints this week. She recorded eight saves on 24 shots but played a pivotal role in the third quarter where she recorded six saves and gave up just one goal to keep D'Youville in the game. D'Youville would go on to complete a comeback and win. She also recorded five saves on 31 shots against #22 Saint Anslem. Despite the pressure, Farias continued to battle and provided crucial saves in important moments, demonstrating resilience and toughness against strong offensive teams in both games this week.
Rookie of the Week
Jenna Italiano, Molloy
Freshman, Attack, Huntington, NY
Italiano had a career-best nine points on five goals and four assists in Molloy's win over UDC. The freshman also added a ground ball and a draw control.
ECC Weekly Honor Roll
Danielle Gephart, D’Youville
Senior, Attack, Eden, NY
Danielle Gephart led the attack across both contests with consistent and efficient scoring. She tallied three goals on six shots (five on goal) against #22 Saint Anslem's, converting multiple free-position opportunities, and followed it up with another multi-point performance against Saint Michael's, scoring the game-tying goal in the 4th quarter and recorded two assists.
Ashlinn Kelly, Mercy
Sophomore, Midfielder, Farmingdale, NY
Kelly had a game-high three goals with a team-high four caused turnovers in Mercy's 8-6 loss to #15 Pace on Thursday. The sophomore also added three ground balls.
Olivia LaMonica, Mercy
Senior, Goalkeeper, Oak Ridge, NJ
LaMonica made nine saves with just eight goals allowed and added four ground balls and two caused turnovers in Mercy's 8-6 loss to #15 Pace on Thursday.
Jessica Grzelaczyk, Mercy
Freshman, Attack, Seaford, NY
Grzelaczyk had two goals, an assist, three caused turnovers and two ground balls in Mercy's 8-6 loss to #15 Pace on Thursday.
Ella Dossier, Roberts Wesleyan
Senior, Attach, Webster, NY
Senior Ella Dossier had a pair of goals and a team-leading five assists for seven points as Roberts posted a 23-1 win over STAC in ECC play.
Kadie Tierney, Roberts Wesleyan
Senior, Midfielder, Marcellus, NY
Senior Kadie Tierney recorded seven points for Roberts on five goals and two assists as the Redhawks won an ECC game over STAC with a 23-1 victory. She added a pair of caused turnovers, two ground balls and a draw control.
Brooke Guelli, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman, Attack, Webster, NY
Freshman Brooke Guelli led Roberts to a 23-1 win over STAC Saturday with five goals and an assist. She added a ground ball and a draw control for the Redhawks.
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
Mar. 30 - Jessica Grzelaczyk, Mercy
Apr. 6 - Alison Dioguardi, Roberts Wesleyan
GOALIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 23 - Molly Evans, Daemen
Mar. 2 - Molly Evans, Daemen
Mar. 9 - None
Mar. 16 - Kaylee Farias, D'Youville
Mar. 23 - Olivia LaMonica, Mercy
Mar. 30 - Emma Batter
Apr. 6 - 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
Mar. 16 - Lauren Parker, D'Youville
Mar. 23 - Emily Marino, Mercy
Mar. 30 - Emma Synan
Apr. 6 - Lauren Parker, D'Youville
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
Mar. 30 - Ava Franco, Mercy
Apr. 6 - Jenna Italiano, Molloy
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