CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A 10-point performance by Hartford's Kevin O'Shea earned him the America East Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week award of the season while Stony Brook's Kyle Rowe dominated the faceoff circle to earn Rookie of the Week accolades:
Player of the Week
Kevin O'Shea, Jr., Attacker, Hartford
- Tallied a career-high 10 points in Hartford's 19-11 win over Richmond to open the season.
- Racked up six goals and added four assists.
- Also had two ground balls.
Rookie of the WeekKyle Rowe, Fr., Midfielder, Stony Brook
- Won 17-of-23 faceoffs in his collegiate debut vs. Marist Friday, including his first 13 draws.
- Picked up 12 ground balls.
Around the League
- Hartford beat Richmond, 19-11, in its season opener Sunday.
- The 19 goals were the Hawks' most since they scored 24 against Wagner in 2012.
- Binghamton beat Sacred Heart, 8-6, behind five goals from Paul O'Donnell.
- #10 Albany nearly beat top-ranked Syracuse before falling, 17-16, in overtime Sunday.
- Albany fell one spot to #11 in the USILA Coaches Poll and remained 11th in the Warrior Media Poll.
2014 Men's Lacrosse Weekly Awards
Feb. 17 - Player of the Week: Kevin O'Shea, Hartford
Rookie of the Week: Kyle Rowe, Stony Brook