Lacrosse Sweeps MASCAC Weekly Awards

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women's lacrosse team not only claimed the regular season championship this past week but also had standout performances in their 2-0 week to sweep the MASCAC weekly awards. Senior Mckayla Fisher (Peabody, MA) would claim her fourth Defensive Player of the Week, while senior Shannon Donahue (Dennis, MA) was named the Offensive Player of the Week. For the second time this season first year Fallon Lozano (Upton, MA) was tabbed the Rookie of the Week.

Fisher recorded six ground balls, 14 draw controls and eight caused turnovers on the week in a 2-0 week for the Lancers to nab the top seed in the MASCAC tournament. Added five goals and four assists for nine points. Tallied 11 draws, four caused turnovers and three ground balls in the 19-14 win over Westfield State to clinch the regular season title. Added three ground balls, four caused turnovers, two goals and two assists in the 15-6 win over Salem State.

Donahue recorded nine goals and three assists for 12 points with 12 draw controls in a 2-0 week for the Lancers that found them going 7-0 for the MASCAC Regular Season title. Netted six goals and six draws in the 19-14 win over Westfield State. Added three goals and three assists plus six draw controls in the 15-6 win over Salem State.

Lozano recorded eight goals and four assists for 12 points in a 2-0 week for the Lancers to secure the top seed in the upcoming MASCAC Tournament. Netted four goals and two assists in the 19-14 win over Westfield State. Collected four goals and two assists in the 15-6 win over Salem State.

Worcester State is back in action on Thursday as they host the MASCAC Seminfials at 6pm.