Oct. 20, 2008
Center Valley, Pa.--Colgate, American and Lafayette all picked up valuable Patriot League wins over the weekend. All three teams are represented in the latest Patriot League field hockey weekly awareds.
Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 13-19)
Lauren Carey, Colgate Sr., D, Medfield, Mass.
Carey had a hand in three of the Raiders' four goals in Colgate's come-from-behind victory over Holy Cross. With her two goals, Carey hit double figures in goals for the second consecutive season. She is now tied for second on the all-time Colgate list for goals scored (32). With 72 points, she is just seven points away from matching the school record for career points.
Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 13-19)
Meghan Cicchi, Lafayette So., D, Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Cicchi was part of a defensive effort that limited Lehigh to just one shot an one corner throughout the entirety of a 2-0 Lafayette victory. She also aided the Leopards offensively, recording her first goal of the season and the third of her career.
Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week (Oct. 13-19)
Alyssa Poorman Jr., GK, Doylestown, Pa.
Poorman had another outstanding week in goal for the Eagles, posting two wins and adding her sixth shutout of the season against Bucknell. In two contests, Poorman made five saves for a .833 save percentages, helping American capture a pair of victories.
Patriot League Rookie of the Week (Oct. 13-19)
Tatum Dyer, American Fr., D, Windham, N.H.
Dyer receives her fourth Rookie of the Week honor after playing all 70 minutes on defense in each of No. 20 American's contests over the weekend. She helped the Eagles to a 4-0 triumph over Bucknell on Saturday, and went the distance in a 4-1 win over the Towson Tigers. Dyer helped anchor a defensive unit that surrendered just one goal and six shots on net in two outings.
