IWLCA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MAY 21, 2024
By IWLCA Admin, 05/21/24, 2:30PM EDT

DIVISION I


Offensive Player of the Week

Emma Tyrrell – Syracuse University

Tyrrell recorded a career-high nine points to lead No. 3 Syracuse past No. 6 Yale in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. Her seven goals tie for the most by a Syracuse player in an NCAA Tournament game. Tyrrell had three goals and two assists during the Orange's 9-2 scoring run to start the game. After Yale cut the deficit to four at 10-6, Tyrrell scored back-to-back goals to help Syracuse pull away for the win. The Orange will take on No. 2-seeded Boston College this Friday in the NCAA Semifinals in Cary, NC.

Defensive Player of the Week

Shea Dolce – Boston College

In 60 minutes of play, Dolce registered nine timely saves on a .500 save percentage to help secure a Semifinal appearance once again for the BC Eagles. For the seventh straight season, the Eagles advanced to championship weekend after taking down Michigan, 14-9. This is Dolce’s second IWLCA Player of the Week honor this season.


DIVISION II


Offensive Player of the Week

Emily Mitarotonda – East Stroudsburg University

Mitarotonda moved into second all-time in NCAA Division II history in career goals (311) and set the PSAC’s single-season goals record during her standout game against West Chester University. She provided eight points () and six caused turnovers in the win over the previously undefeated Golden Rams. The Rockaway, N.J. native broke West Chester's Kathleen Sheehan's 20-year PSAC single-season record of 93 goals set during the 2004 season. She now has 95 goals and 29 assists for 124 points on the season and looks to add to that stat line this Thursday as the Warriors take on Adelphi in the NCAA Division II Semifinals.

Defensive Player of the Week

Alex Walling – University of Tampa

After clinching a NCAA First Round matchup against Lynn University 11-10, Walling duplicated her seven save performance to secure the quarterfinal win over No. 1-seeded Florida Southern College, 11-9. Walling also added seven ground balls against Lynn and two against FSC. Up next for the Spartans is a Semifinal showdown against No. 3-seeded Regis (CO) in Winter Park, Florida this Thursday. This will be Tampa’s first NCAA Division II final four appearance in program history.


DIVISION III


Offensive Player of the Week

Natalie Daniels – William Smith College

Daniels has been named Offensive Player of the Week for her contributions to William Smith College's victories over No. 6 Gettysburg and No. 13 Colby. Daniels achieved a career-high six goals and seven points against Colby and matched the single-game record with 13 draw controls against Gettysburg. She set the William Smith single-season record for draw controls as well. The Herons will take on No. 5 Salisbury University in this Friday’s NCAA Division III Semifinal matchup in Salem, VA.

Defensive Player of the Week

Natalie Held – Salisbury University

Held led Salisbury's defensive charge in a pair of NCAA Tournament triumphs, beginning with seven draw controls, two ground balls and one caused turnovers against Babson College on Saturday. She followed with pairs of ground balls and forced miscues in a strong defensive showing for the Sea Gulls, defeating No. 7 Washington & Lee University by a score of 12-8 this past Sunday.