Joka, Govenettio & Morrison Named MAAC Men's Lacrosse Weekly Award Winners
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Offensive Player of the Week
Colin Joka, Marist
Sr., Attack, 5-10, Conshohocken, Pa./Plymouth Whitemarsh
Joka tied his career high by scoring seven goals, including six in the first half, in Marist’s 17-10 win at Quinnipiac on March 28. He posted a hat trick on four shots on goal in a 16-15 loss to Brown in overtime on March 24. In the two games, Joka netted 10 goals, collected four ground balls, and caused one turnover. The Red Foxes are atop the MAAC with a 6-3 overall record and 3-0 mark in conference play.
Defensive Player of the Week
Alex Govenettio, Canisius
Sr., Goalkeeper, 5-10, Derby, N.Y./Lake Shore
Alex Govenettio played a key role in leading the Griffs to their first regular-season win at Siena since 2008 with a 10-9 overtime victory on Saturday. The senior netminder stopped 14 shots, including 11 saves in the first three quarter to keep Canisius in the game long enough for a rally in the fourth period.
Alex Govenettio played a key role in leading the Griffs to their first regular-season win at Siena since 2008 with a 10-9 overtime victory on Saturday. The senior netminder stopped 14 shots, including 11 saves in the first three quarter to keep Canisius in the game long enough for a rally in the fourth period.
Rookie of the Week
Gannon Morrison, Marist
Fr., Attack, 6-1, Cary, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons
Morrison posted three points in the Red Foxes’ overtime loss to Brown on March 24. He had a pair of assists and scored a goal that tied the contest at 12 with 12:49 left in regulation and capped a 6-1 Marist run. He had one goal and one ground ball in a 17-10 win at Quinnipiac on March 28 to help the Red Foxes remain unbeaten in MAAC play. In the two games, Morrison tallied four points on a pair of goals and assists.
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