Women's Lacrosse

Merrimack’s Atkinson and Siena’s Duo of Salter and Connolly Garner the First Jersey Mike’s MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards of the Season

Offensive Player of the Week
Lindsay Atkinson, Merrimack
Jr., Franklin, MA, Franklin
 
In the season home opener against Monmouth, Lindsay Atkinson scored two goals and added two assists. One of her two goals was on a free position attempt. Atkinson had seven shots on goal and two ground balls.
 
Defensive Player of the Week
McAllister Salter, Siena
So., Tappan, NY, Saddle River Day High School
 
Salter starred on the field for the Saints, generating seven saves with a .533 save percentage on 22 shots faced and added five ground balls. She earned the victory in a 10-6 win against Hofstra and played the full 60 minutes in net.

Rookie of the Week
Avery Connolly, Siena
R-Fr., Niskayuna, NY, Colonie High School
 
Connolly, who did not appear in any games last season, made her Saints' debut and tallied two goals in Siena's 10-6 victory over Hofstra this past Friday.
 
The 2026 MAAC Women's Lacrosse Championship is a six-team, single-elimination championship taking place April 26 - May 3, 2026. The first round will be hosted by the #3 and #4 seeds, and the semifinals and championship will be hosted by the top overall seed. For all information regarding the 2026 MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Championship, please visit maacsports.com/wlax.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
 
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