Division I Women’s Lacrosse Players of the Week 4-19-2022

Offensive Player of the Week

Maddie Jenner – Duke University

Jenner notched the game-winning goal with 1:21 left in the fourth quarter to push No. 7 Duke past No. 2 Boston College, 16-15. The senior attacker finished with two goals in the matchup and 12 draw controls. The Blue Devils improved to 15-1 with the win and are now ranked No. 5 in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll.

Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Olivia Buckman – Georgetown University

Named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week this past week, Buckman had a game-high six caused turnovers against No. 9 Denver and she is ranked in the top three nationally in the category. The senior scored her first goal of the season, helping Georgetown erase a five-goal deficit to get within one (13-12) with under three minutes to play. Buckman also added a ground ball in the matchup.

Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Maddie Johnston – Duke University

Johnston helped spearhead a tough Duke defense to help push them past No. 2 Boston College, 16-15. Johnston had a career-high five ground balls and a tied for career-high three caused turnovers. No. 5 Duke will face No. 1 North Carolina for its final game of the
regular season.