Smolensky, Reynolds, and Gambardella Claim First Geico Women’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards of 2020
Smolensky, Reynolds, and Gambardella Claim First Geico Women’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards of 2020
Offensive Player of the Week
Katie Smolensky, Canisius
So., Rochester, NY/Brighton
A 2019 unanimous selection to the MAAC All-Rookie team, Katie Smolensky led the Griffs attack against No. 4/4 Syracuse on Friday night. The Sophomore finished with two goals and two assists for a total of four points, the most for any MAAC women's lacrosse player on opening weekend.
Defensive Player of the Week
Maggie Reynolds, Fairfield
Jr., Upper Brookville, NY/St. Anthony’s
Maggie Reynolds anchored the Fairfield defense against Holy Cross with four ground balls and three caused turnovers. The junior defender also took a clear the length of the field before dishing out an assist to chip in on the Stags' attack.
Rookie of the Week
Ashley Gambardella, Manhattan
Fr., Bethpage, NY/Plainedge
Gambardella earned the win in her first career start in her collegiate debut for Manhattan. The rookie made eight saves and picked up a ground ball in the Jaspers' 12-11 victory.
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 39th year of competition during the 2019-20 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.