Player of the Week
Leah Wasserman, Stevens Institute of Technology
Jr., A, Monmouth Beach, NJ/Shore Regional HS

Wasserman was named Most Valuable Player of the Empire 8 Women’s Lacrosse Championship, leading Stevens to its first conference title.  She scored six goals and added an assist as the Ducks defeated top-seeded Ithaca 14-10 in the championship game.  Wasserman scored twice and assisted on another goal in the Ducks’ 16-14 semifinal win over RIT.

Goalie of the Week (May 3)
Courtney Dowell, Ithaca College
Sr., G, Massapequa, NY/Massapequa HS

Dowell made 10 saves and allowed only two goals in an 18-5 Ithaca victory over Rochester.  She played 49:51 and registered a .769 save percentage.

Empire 8 Women's Lacrosse team notes... (May 17)

Stevens broke the school record for single-season wins (17) by posting its first NCAA victory, a 15-12 win over Montclair State on Wednesday.  Junior Leah Wasserman, the Most Valuable Player of the Empire 8 Women’s Lacrosse Championship, scored seven times for the Ducks, who went on a 9-0 run over a span of 10:41 to erase an early deficit.