GNAC Men's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week Report #2
Player Of The Week
Brandon Cavicchi, Saint Joseph's (Maine) (Jr.)
Junior Brandon Cavicchi scored six goals and added an assist and two ground balls in a 1-1 opening week for the Monks. The junior attack scored three goals in an 11-9 setback at the University of New England and tallied three goals, an assist, and two ground balls in a 12-7 victory over Salem State on Friday.
Goalkeeper Of The Week
Jake Lydon, Rivier (So.)
Sophomore Jake Lydon recorded 20 saves (80%) in his first collegiate start in the 8-5 season opening win over Plymouth St. Lydon is the first goalie since 2023 to record 20 or more saves in a single game for Rivier.
Rookie Of The Week
Alexis Gonzalez, Albertus Magnus (Fr.)
Freshman Alexis Gonzalez had 12 saves on a 70.6 save percentage in season-opening win over Anna Maria.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Cooper Strecker, Albertus Magnus - Strecker had two goals and four assists in season-opening win over Anna Maria.
Aiden Conley, Rivier - Conley recorded four points on three goals and an assist in the 8-5 win over Plymouth St. This was his second hatrick of his career and first time scoring more than three points in a single game.
Nick Pestrichello, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Pestrichello paced the USJ offense during a 10-8 win over Manhattanville, scoring four goals while tallying two ground balls and one caused turnover.
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