New York, N.Y. – Villanova senior attacker
Keegan Khan (Chatham, N.J.) was named BIG EAST Attack Player of the Week while junior netminder
Will Vitton (Summit, N.J.) earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats finished 1-0 on the week with a 13-6 victory over Providence on Apr. 3.
In the afternoon clash with the Friars,
Keegan Khan had a career day netting seven goals and two assists for nine points. The seven goals and nine points were career highs for the Chatham, N.J. native. The veteran erupted in the first quarter scoring a hat trick and giving the Wildcats an early advantage. Khan continued to attack and expose the Friars defense in the fourth quarter and found the back of the net three more times to seal the game.
Villanova goalkeeper
Will Vitton garnered BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll following an impressive afternoon between the pipes against the Friars. Vitton pocketed 11 saves for a .733 save percentage in just over 58 minutes in net.
Villanova is 4-2 on the season and sitting in third place currently in the league standings. The Wildcats are scheduled to return to the field on Saturday, Apr. 10 when the travel to Denver. Faceoff is scheduled for 2:00. Be sure to follow @NovaLacrosse on Twitter and @novalacrosse on Instagram for updates throughout the season.