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Graphic from the CACC showing this week's women's lacrosse weekly award winners for February 23, 2026. Dominican's Dani Parisi was named the Goalkeeper of the Week and her headshot taken by Tom Salus is in the picture, along with pictures of the other award winners
Graphic from the CACC showing this week's women's lacrosse weekly award winners for February 23, 2026. Dominican's Dani Parisi was named the Goalkeeper of the Week and her headshot taken by Tom Salus is in the picture, along with pictures of the other award winners
February 23, 2026

PARISI NAMED CACC WOMEN'S LACROSSE GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

CACC WOMEN'S LACROSSE – February 23, 2026

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KIRRA CROWLEY, Wilmington (JR, A/M, Carlisle, Pa.) – Led the Wildcats with seven points during a 15-6 season-opening victory over Molloy on Saturday. Scored four goals, including three straight to help Wilmington close the first half with a 10-3 edge. Added three assists, a draw control, and a ground ball.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

SAMANTHA MARTIN, Chestnut Hill (FR, M, Haddon Township, N.J.) – Scored three goals in her collegiate debut as the Griffins grabbed a 14-2 victory over District of Columbia on Feb. 18. Also picked up a ground ball and caused a turnover.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEAH RYCROFT, Wilmington (JR, M, Sherwood Park, Alberta) – Led the Wildcats' defensive effort in Saturday's 15-6 win over Molloy with two caused turnovers, two ground balls, and three draw controls. Scored a goal to end the first quarter.

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

DANI PARISI, DOMINICAN (FR, G, Blauvelt, N.Y.) – Made 13 saves for a .565 save percentage as the No. 16 Chargers took No. 7 Pace to overtime before falling, 10-9. Added one ground ball.

 

HONOR ROLL

KENDALL GAYTON, Chestnut Hill – Scored three goals on three shots and caused three turnovers during a victory over UDC.
CADENCE GENTILE, Georgian Court – Made 19 saves (.594 save percentage) with two ground balls during a loss to Mercy.
IRIS GLUCK, Jefferson – Tallied a goal, an assist, two ground balls, and eight draw controls during a narrow loss to Southern Connecticut State.
RYLIE McGHAN, Dominican – Scored three goals during an overtime loss to No. 7 Pace.
CAITLIN PETRELLESE, Georgian Court – Combined for five goals and 12 ground balls in two starts for the Lions.
JENNA RIGO, Dominican – Came up with four caused turnovers, two ground balls and a draw control during an overtime loss to No. 7 Pace.

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.