Men's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Feb. 27
CAA MEN'S LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Austin Kaut, Penn State
So., GK, Morton, Pa./Springfield-Delco
Kaut, this week's CAA Player of the Week, was outstanding in net for the Nittany Lions making 18 saves as Penn State topped second-ranked Notre Dame, 4-3, in overtime Sunday. The sophomore, who has a goals-against mark of 7.92 in three games, helped Penn State top its highest ranked opponent ever, and beat the Fighting Irish for the first time since a 10-9 overtime victory in 2002.
CAA MEN'S LACROSSE ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Michael Dougherty, Saint Joseph's
Fr., A, Malvern, Pa./Malvern Prep
Dougherty logged Rookie of the Week accolades after notching the second goal of his career and his first career assist in the Hawks' 12-4 win at VMI. The Malvern, Pa., native was one of seven Saint Joseph's players to score a goal in the win over the Keydets, the team's first of the year.