West Chester's Nicole Haines (left) and Lock Haven's Allison Berger (right).
PSAC Lacrosse Athletes of the Week - 6
Lock Haven, Pa. - West Chester’s Nicole Haines is this week’s PSAC East Player of the Week after helping the Golden Rams to a pair of wins over ranked teams last week, while Lock Haven’s Allison Berger is this week’s PSAC West Player of the Week, becoming the third different Lady Eagle to win the award this year.
PSAC East Player of the Week
Nicole Haines, West Chester
Senior, Midfielder
Malvern, Pa./Great Valley
Haines scored a total of six goals and recorded two assists for eight points in two West Chester overtime wins over ranked opponents last week, helping the Golden Rams remain undefeated on the season. Her goals included a game-winner in overtime in one of those contests. In a 12-11 overtime win over No. 8 Dowling, she scored five goals, including the game-winner in overtime, and also posted two assists. She then scored one goal in the Golden Rams’ 11-10 double overtime win over Gannon. On the week, Haines also picked up two ground balls and secured a draw control.
PSAC West Player of the Week
Allison Berger, Lock Haven
Junior, Attacker
Oreland, Pa./Springfield
Berger recorded a total of 15 points on four goals and 11 assists in a 2-0 week for Lock Haven. She also scooped up two ground balls on the week. Berger started the week with a goal and four assists in Lock Haven’s 17-15 win over Gannon. Her lone goal was the game-winner as she broke a 15-15 tie with just 19 seconds remaining in the game to help lift to Lady Eagles to the win. She then scored three goals and dished out a season-high seven assists in a 25-5 win over Kutztown. Berger currently leads Lock Haven in assists and is also among the PSAC leaders in assists.