Women's Lacrosse Final Weekly Awards Announced
MAAC Sports
Offensive Player of the Week
Morgan Leonard, Canisius, Sr., Midfielder, 5-6, Sykesville, Md./Liberty HS
The Preseason MAAC Player of the Year, Leonard set a career high with five goals in the win over Marist. She scored three of her goals in the first half as an 11-2 run allowed the Griffs to cruise to the victory. The senior also added four ground balls, three draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Defensive Player of the Week
Lindsey Morgan, Canisius, Sr., Midfielder, 5-2, Lancaster, N.Y./Lancaster HS
Morgan anchored the Canisius defense to a 16-13 victory over Marist, helping the Griffs clinch the top seed for the MAAC Tournament for the first time in school history. The senior captain led all players in the game with five ground balls and four caused turnovers, while also adding four goals on the offensive end.
Rookie of the Week
Allison Gionta, Marist, Fr., Attack, 5-7, Eastport, N.Y./Eastport South Manor
The freshman attacker continued her evolution into Marist’s top threat off of the bench with her sixth straight multi-point game on Saturday at Canisius. Facing off with the Golden Griffins, Gionta tallied two second half goals, as well as a first half assist on Kirsten Viscount’s score for three total points in the game.