via SSC press release

Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week

Jeff Atlas / Florida Southern College / Jr. / Attack / Islip, New York

Atlas led the Florida Southern to wins over Anderson (23-12) and Catawba (21-5), garnering Offensive Player of the Week in the process. The Islip, New York native, opened the week with three goals and three assists against Anderson. He totaled six shots to earn and picked up a ground ball and caused one turnover. Atlas then had three goals and four assists in the victory at Catawba. He took eight shots in the win. The weekly award is the second of his career.

Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week

Blake Ulmer / University of Tampa / Jr. / Goal / Naples, Florida

Ulmer records the fifth Defensive Player of the Week honor of his career following his performance at No. 17 Lynn. The junior from Naples, Florida, tallied 14 saves and allowed three goals in the 15-3 Spartan victory. Ulmer tallied a .824 save percentage while facing 17 shots on goal and 25 total shots.

Men’s Lacrosse Specialist of the Week

Kevin Horwitz / Florida Southern College / Sr. / FOS / Parkland, Florida

Horwitz is awarded Specialist of the Week for his performance in the X during FSC’s wins over Anderson (23-12) and Catawba (21-5). Horwitz won 40 of 48 face-offs for an 83.3 percentage and led his team with 25 ground balls. He also chipped in four goals and an assist for a total of five points on the weekend. Horwitz tied the FSC program record of 15 ground balls in the victory over Anderson. With 40 face-off wins this past weekend, he moved into first in Florida Southern program history with 602 for his career. The weekly award is the second of his career.. 

Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week

Danielle Farinas / Lynn University / Jr. / Attack / Parkland, Florida

Farinas was the offensive leader for Lynn during a 22-5 victory over Young Harris. The junior from Parkland, Florida, scored five goals and tallied three assists in the win. Farinas finished with a shooting percentage of 71.4% and a shot on goal percentage of 85.7%. She also provided her team with 13 draw controls and three ground balls.

Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week

Courtney Rausch / Palm Beach Atlantic University / Fr. / Goal / Ponte Vedra, Florida

Rausch receives Defensive Player of the Week honors following her performance against Young Harris. The freshman from Ponte Verde, Florida, tallied 11 saves and allowed eight goals in the 13-8 Sailfish victory. Rausch tallied a .579 save percentage while 19 shots on goal and 24 total shots. She also provided her team with five ground balls in the win.