GNAC Women's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week Report #3
Player Of The Week
Emily Watson, Lasell (Jr.)
Junior Emily Watson stood out on both sides of the field for the Lasers in a 1-1 week as the junior totaled 15 points on eight goals (80%) and seven assists while causing six turnovers defensively. Watson netted four and assisted on five in a 18-3 win over Thomas (Maine) while causing five turnovers before collecting six points on four goals and two helpers in a close 13-12 conference setback to Norwich.
Goalkeeper Of The Week
Colleen Stringer, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Sr.)
Senior Colleen Stringer posted a 52.9% save percentage on nine saves for the Blue Jays in 52 minutes of action in their win over FDU Florham.
Rookie Of The Week
Grace Joly, Colby-Sawyer (Fr.)
Freshman Grace Joly continued her strong start to her collegiate career with a total of six goals on the week to help the Chargers start 4-0 on the young season. Grace would net five goals in her first GNAC game of her career, which led the team in scoring. She would also add three assists, four draw controls, and two caused turnovers.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Lauren Vignola, Colby-Sawyer - Vignola had another impressive week for the Chargers to help the team continue their unbeaten start to the season. Vignola totaled ten goals over the span of two games. Lauren would tally her second game in a three-game span where she records 6 goals. She would finish the week with a four-goal performance in the first GNAC game of the season in the Chargers 20-0 shutout win over Albertus Magnus.
Madeline Wright, Emmanuel - Wright netted seven goals (70%) and had two helpers for nine points while winning 16 draw controls across a 2-0 week for the Saints. Wright had four goals and an assist in a 13-12 win over Keene State before netting a hat trick with another assist and winning 13 draw controls in a 19-3 win over Elms.
Riley Davis, New England College - Davis delivered a standout performance in a 2-0 week for the Pilgrims, recording 11 goals, nine ground balls, and eight draw controls, anchoring the Pilgrims’ offense. In Wednesday’s 17-11 win over New College of Florida, Davis recorded four goals, four ground balls, and three draw controls. She followed that performance on Friday, leading the team with seven goals while adding five ground balls and five draw controls as the ‘Grims cruised to a 17-7 win over Warner.
Caitlyn Fielder, Norwich - Fielder delivered a dominant all-around performance to lead Norwich to a dramatic 13-12 comeback victory over Lasell University in the Cadets’ GNAC opener. The senior midfielder totaled six points on five goals and one assist while adding four ground balls, three draw controls, and four caused turnovers
Sofia Cebrero, Rivier - Cebrero registered eight points (6-2-8) along with four ground balls, one caused turnover and an 83.3 sog%. She recorded three goals and an assist with one caused turnover and two ground balls against Nichols and added three more goals and an assist, leading her reach the 100 career point milestone, two ground balls, and 85.7 sog% in the 14-3 win over Dean.
Kailey Krusewski, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Krusewski delivered her best performance to date in a USJ uniform, as the freshman erupted for a career‑high and game‑high five goals to help power the Blue Jays to their first victory of the 2026 season—a 14–11 non‑conference road win over FDU‑Florham on Wednesday (3/4) in their lone game of the week. The Newington native placed seven of her eight shots on target (87.5% SOG) and scored on five of eight attempts for a 62.5% shooting percentage. She also chipped in with a caused turnover and picked up a ground ball.
Alana Picard, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Picard collected seven points (3-4-7) in a 14-11 win over FDU Florham along with two ground balls and four draw controls.
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