Fairfield's Trio of Hulseman, DiFatta & Horning Named MAAC Women's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners
Offensive Player of the Week
Kathleen Hulseman, Fairfield
Jr., Attack, Winnetka, IL/Loyola Academy
Kathleen Hulseman had a career day against Holy Cross, racking up six points with three goals and three assists in the 14-5 win. She also set a new career-best as one of the three Stags to collect a team-leading four ground balls.
Defensive Player of the Week
Paulina DiFatta, Fairfield
So., Goalkeeper, Dix Hills, NY/Half Hollow Hills West
Paulina DiFatta made eight saves in her collegiate debut in the cage as Fairfield earned a 14-5 victory over Holy Cross. The sophomore posted a .615 save percentage, bolstered by stopping all five free-position shots she faced in the first half.
Rookie of the Week
Kelly Horning, Fairfield
Fr., Midfield, Laytonsville, MD/Academy of the Holy Cross
Kelly Horning picked up her first career goal in the Stags’ win over Holy Cross this past Saturday. The freshman added four ground balls, two draw controls, and one caused turnover in her debut.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 37
th year of competition during the 2017-18 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.