Quinnipiac’s DiMuccio, Manhattan’s Walshe, and Detroit Mercy’s Edell Earn Hercules Tires Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards
Defensive Player of the Week
Nick DiMuccio, Quinnipiac
Jr., Seekonk, MA/La Salle Academy
DiMuccio was stellar in front of the cage during the Bobcats win on Saturday, making 14 saves vs. St. Bonaventure while only allowing four goals. DiMuccio had eight saves in the second half, allowing just one goal over the final 30 minutes. Quinnipiac won the game 5-4 on a late goal with under 20 seconds remaining.
Offensive Player of the Week
Liam Walshe, Manhattan
Jr., Commack, NY/Commack
Scored a career-high four goals in Manhattan's 9-8 double-overtime win over Monmouth. Registered three-straight scores to give the Jaspers a 4-1 lead in the second quarter, before answering a 3-0 Hawk spurt in the third period. On the year, is leading the team with 10 goals.
Rookie of the Week
Will Edell, Detroit Mercy
Fr., Castle Pines, CO/Rock Canyon
Freshman Will Edell handed out a team-high two helpers to go with six ground balls and two caused turnovers in the Titans' 11-9 win over Siena. One of his caused turnovers led directly to a goal as he knocked the ball from the goalie's stick and found a teammate for the score to bring the Titans all the way back from 7-4 down to take an 8-7 lead.
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) celebrates its 40
th year of competition during the 2020-21 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.