Siena’s Dowsett, Monmouth’s Hart, Niagara’s Braniecki Earn Levy Recognition Women’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week
Kaitlyn Dowsett, Siena
Jr., Manorville, NY/Eastport-South Manor
Dowsett scored seven goals and dished an assist for an eight-point day in the Saints victory over Quinnipiac this week. Dowsett ranks first on the Saints in total points and third in the league in points and goals per game.
Defensive Player of the Week
Megan Hart, Monmouth
Fifth Year, Clarksville, MD/Atholton
Megan Hart played a key role in Monmouth's defensive effort in the 15-12 victory over Niagara. Hart had eight draw controls, four ground balls and caused two turnovers in the win as the Hawks improved to 5-2 on the year. The fifth-year senior defender has a team-high 38 draw controls in 2021.
Rookie of the Week
Lexi Braniecki, Niagara
Fr., Canandaigua, NY/Academic Exploration
Lexi Braniecki scored two goals on two shots against Monmouth for her third straight two-goal game. She added one ground ball, one caused turnovers and one draw control.
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.