Freshman
Sydney Pappas has earned her first BIG EAST weekly award for her performance in the teams win against UC Davis Saturday. The Garden City, New York native had a career day in the 12-10 win over the Aggies, propelling Villanova to their fourth win in 11 games this season.
Villanova will return to action when Georgetown travels to the Main Line on April 2 to begin BIG EAST conference play.
BIG EAST Attacker Of The Week
Kate Shaffer, Connecticut, Jr., A
Shaffer was the BIG EAST's top scorer last week, tallying 11 goals and one assist for 12 points in a 2-0 stretch for the Huskies. The junior had six of UConn's 16 goals in a 16-11 win at Albany on Tuesday, before going for five goals and an assist in a 15-11 home win over Hofstra on Saturday. Shaffer notched the game winner against the Pride while also adding a ground ball in each contest. Her 5.5 goals per game and 6.0 points per game led all BIG EAST players last week.
BIG EAST Midfielder Of The Week
Lydia Foust, Marquette, Sr., M
Foust tallied six points off a game-high five goals and an assist as Marquette defeated Central Michigan on Sunday, 19-13. The senior added three caused turnovers and three ground balls in the victory.
BIG EAST Defensive Player Of The Week
Sam Thacker, Denver, Jr., D
Thacker led the Denver defense which limited opponents to a BIG EAST-best 7.50 goals per game, including just four by Drexel in a 10-4 victory on Friday. The Pioneers held an impressive advantage in shots last week – 75-38 overall and 55-25 on goal – while registering 26 caused turnovers. Thacker had two caused turnovers per game, while also adding 10 draw controls and three ground balls, including two in a win over San Diego State on Sunday.
BIG EAST Freshman Of The Week
Sydney Pappas, Villanova, Fr., A
Pappas had a career day on Saturday in a win against UC Davis, recording careers bests in goals and points (five), shots (12), shots on goal (eight) and ground balls (two).
BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll
Campbell Connors, Butler, Jr., A/M – seven points off six goals and an assist in a 1-1 week; team-high 12 shots
Landyn White, Connecticut, Sr., GK – 2-0 record with .511 save percentage and a combined 23 saves; earned wins at Albany and against Hofstra
Emma Gebhardt, Georgetown, Fr., A – five goals on the week, highlighted by a hat trick in win over 17th-ranked Navy on Wednesday; credited with game-winning goal against the Mids
