Curtis, Young, and Tuck Named Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week

Curtis, Young, and Tuck Named Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week

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MAAC Offensive Player of the Week

 

ASHLEY CURTIS, CANISIUS

A, Jr., 5-4, Peterborough, Ontario/St. Peter’s

 

Curtis led the Griffs to a 14-8 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday, setting a school record with eight goals. Curtis, who doubled her previous career high of four goals, topped the previous record of seven scores, set by Whitney Card against Iona in 2006.

 

MAAC Defensive Player of the Week

 

CAITLIN YOUNG, FAIRFIELD

A, Gr., 5-11, Wilton, Conn./Wilton

 

Young had a strong week for the Stags in picking up wins over Yale and Sacred Heart. She went for eight ground balls and seven draw controls on the week. Against Yale she recorded a game-high six ground balls and four caused turnovers and then against Sacred Heart she had three more caused turnovers and two ground balls. Young also won a draw control in each game. She netted five goals, including the game-winner in each game, and had one assist.

 

MAAC Rookie of the Week

 

AMANDA TUCK, MARIST

M, Fr., 5-8, Mamaronek, NY/Mamaronek

 

Tuck had an impressive collegiate debut this week, tallying hat tricks in wins against Lafayette and LeMoyne. The freshman midfield had three goals and an assist in Marist’s season-opening 15-12 win over Lafayette at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field on Wednesday.  She then had three goals in the Red Foxes’ 10-8 win over LeMoyne on Saturday. Tuck scored six goals this week on just seven shots.