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Manhattanville's Melissa O'Mara

Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Report - March 16

Manhattanville's Melissa O'Mara
Offensive Player of the Week

Melissa O'Mara, Manhattanville
Junior, Midfield; Huntington, N.Y./St. Anthony's


Notched seven points (5g, 2a), four draw controls, four ground balls and one caused turnover in the Valiants' win over Wesley on Wednesday.

Defensive Player of the Week

Maddie Schmidt, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Sophomore, Defense; Mechanicsville, Va./St. Gertrude


Caused seven turnovers, scooped four ground balls and scored once against Connecticut College...added one goal and three draw controls in the triumph over Virginia Wesleyan. 

Rookie of the Week

Emily Piciullo, Farmingdale State
Freshman, Attack; W. Islip, N.Y./W. Islip


In Thursday's 14-13 victory over New Paltz, scored a season-high six goals, controlled four draws, picked up three ground balls and caused five turnovers...two-time Rookie of the Week selection.

Honor Roll

USMMA senior Angela Parker had a nine point week (5g, 4a) over two games for the Mariners...Mount Saint Mary sophomore Megan Shalvey scored six goals, including the game-winning marker, Tuesday against Sage...Manhattanville senior defender Tatianna Caro registered a career-high three caused turnovers and chipped in three ground balls on a Valiants defense that allowed just 12 shots on target in the win over Wesley.
 
Previous weekly winners

Offensive Player of the Week

March 2 - Lara Keenan, Manhattanville
March 9 - Krista Deleva, Maritime

Defensive Player of the Week

March 2 - Bella Cosentino, Manhattanville
March 9 - Casandra Schmoger, Purchase

Rookie of the Week

March 2 - Emily Piciullo, Farmingdale State
March 9 - Colleen MacNeil, Mount Saint Vincent