Albany Sweeps #AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners

Albany Sweeps #AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners

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BOSTON  - Men's lacrosse action is in full swing as all seven America East programs were in action last week. #18 Albany outscored Drexel, 7-1, in the fourth quarter to post a 20-14 win Sturday. Here are the week #2 award winners: 

Player of the Week 
Seth Oakes, Albany - Jr., Attacker, Akwesane, N.Y.

  • Tallied a career-high eight points to lead Albany to a win over Drexel Saturday.
  • Tied his career high with six goals and added a pair of assists. 
  • Three of his goals came in the fourth quarter. 

Defensive Player of the Week
Troy Reh, Albany - So., Defender, Rocky Point, N.Y.

  • Picked up a career-high seven ground balls in Albany's 20-14 win over Drexel Saturday.
  • Caused a pair of turnovers. 
  • Helped hold the Dragons to just one fourth-quarter goal. 

Rookie of the Week
Zach Ornstein, Fr., Midfielder/Faceoff, Howell, N.J.

  • Won 68 percent (26-for-38) of the faceoffs he took in Albany's win over Drexel Saturday. 
  • Picked up 11 ground balls. 
  • Scored his first career collegiate goal in the first quarter. 

Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 22 - Offensive Player of the Week: Ian Mackay, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Jon Kaplan, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Dawes Michling, Vermont
Feb. 29 - Offensive Player of the Week: Seth Oakes, Albany; Defensive Player of the Week: Troy Reh, Albany; Rookie of the Week: Zach Ornstein, Albany