Women’s Roundup: Florida D1 Schools Player of the Week Awards
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via press releases from UF and JU
UF – KAVANAGH EARNS FIRST BIG EAST WEEKLY AWARD
photo by Jeffrey Camarati
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida freshman Shannon Kavanagh was named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week on Tuesday, as announced by the conference office. The award is the first Conference recognition of Kavanagh’s career.
Kavanagh had a career-best outing on the road against No. 24 Georgetown, tallying a career-high six points off of three goals and three assists (career-high) to lead Florida to a come-from-behind victory. The freshman assisted on the game-tying goal to Grace Haus with 13:10 left in the game.
The Smithtown, N.Y. native tied her career-high with three ground balls in UF’s close loss to No. 14 Towson, while adding one goal and two draw controls. Through 10 games, Kavanagh is tied for third among all Gators with 24 points, and ranks third on the team with 30 draw controls.
The No. 8 Gators are back in action on Saturday at noon, hosting the UConn Huskies at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Florida BIG EAST Weekly Award History
Feb. 13:
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- Haley Hicklen – Honor Roll
- Sydney Pirreca – Midfielder of the Week
- Sabrina Cristodero – Freshman of the Week
- – Defensive Player of the Week
- – Freshman of the Week
- Shayna Pirreca – Honor Roll
- – Honor Roll
- – Honor Roll
- – Midfielder of the Week
Hiron Nets Fourth ASUN Player of the Week Honor
LAKE POINT, Ga. – After posting a career-high in both points (7) and goals (6) for Jacksonville University women’s lacrosse last Wednesday, senior captain Ashtyn Hiron was named ASUN Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season and fourth of her career, as announced by the league Tuesday afternoon. A native of Perth, Western Australia, Hiron’s six goals mark a career-high and match for the fourth-most goals scored in a single game in program history as the Dolphins dropped a heartbreaking 17-16 decision to Dartmouth at D.B. Milne Field. Hiron converted both of her free-position shots and is now tied for second all-time in program history with 30 career free-position goals. The midfielder also won a team-high five draw controls, picked up two ground balls, and caused a turnover in the loss. One of Hiron’s goals, a behind-the-back low shot through past the Big Green goalie’s ankles, was featured in the SportsCenter Top 10 last Wednesday evening. Hiron and the rest of the Dolphins hit the road for a four-game swing beginning this Thursday, March 29 at Furman. Opening draw is set for 6 p.m. To read the full release from the ASUN, click here.
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Sells Tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After an outstanding outing in net for Jacksonville University men’s lacrosse, junior goalkeeper Hunter Sells was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Tuesday afternoon. Sells recorded nine saves – many at point blank range – and allowed a season-low five goals on 31 shots to help the Dolphins defeat Bellarmine, 9-5, last Saturday. The win marks the Dolphins’ first 2-0 SoCon start since joining the league in 2015. Sells also picked up a season-high seven ground balls and kept the Knights off the board on a pair of man-up opportunities – two categories the Dolphins dominate in, with the nation’s fourth-most ground balls per game (35.00) and the sixth-best man-down defense (.815). The Bethesda, Md. native ranks second in the SoCon with a 9.83 goals-against average. Sells and the rest of the Dolphins hit the road this Saturday, March 31 as they travel to SoCon foe High Point for a noon contest. For the full release from the SoCon, click here.
