Gregory, Leonard, and Pierce Claim Women's Lacrosse Weekly Honors
MAAC Sports
Offensive Player of the Week
Kylie Gregory, Iona, Jr., Attack, 5-10, Bethpage,
NY/Bethpage
Junior Kylie Gregory scored a career-high six goals as the
Iona College lacrosse team defeated Mount St. Mary's University 17-5. She also
picked up two ground balls in the victory on Saturday. Gregory's eighteen goals
this season leads the Gaels.
Defensive Player of the Week
Morgan
Leonard, Canisius, Jr., Midfield, 5-6, Sykesville, Md./Liberty HS
Leonard
anchored the Canisius defense during the week, collecting a team-best eight
caused turnovers in three games to go along with seven ground balls and six
draw controls. Leonard recorded a career-best four caused turnovers against
Binghamton in addition to adding two goals on the offensive end.
Rookie of the Week
Courtney Pierce, Niagara, Fr., Attack, 5-6, Schuylerville,
N.Y./ Schuylerville
Pierce paced the Purple Eagles offense in both game this
past week against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, and Gannon on Saturday.
She played a pivotal role in the 10-8 victory over the Lady Knights, tabbing a
goal and an assist. Her goal pushed the Purple Eagles within one of the
Lady Knights, helping Niagara start their 5-1 run in the second half.
In the St. Bonaventure game, Pierce tabbed two goals for two
points, racking up five looks on net.