March 18, 2013

O’BRIEN GARNERS FIRST NECC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK HONORS

Freshman Jack O'Brien (Milton, Mass.) of the Regis College men's lacrosse team has been named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week for his performance in Saturday's 9-7 setback to SUNY Canton, as announced by the conference's offices earlier this morning.

WESTON, Mass. – Freshman Jack O'Brien (Milton, Mass.) of the Regis College men's lacrosse team has been named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week for his performance in Saturday's 9-7 setback to SUNY Canton, as announced by the conference's offices earlier this morning.

The rookie midfielder finished the game with 15 groundballs and was 14-for-18 (77.8%) on face-offs for the Pride. O'Brien currently ranks second in the league in both categories, with 39 ground balls and a 49-71 record on face-offs in five games this season.

The Pride (2-3) will be back in action on Thursday evening, March 21, as the team will host Emerson College for a nonconference game at 7:00 p.m. on the turf.