Fragassi, Lorenz NFHCA DII Field Hockey Players of the Week

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  — Elaina Fragassi, a junior forward from Shippensburg University, and Annie Lorenz, a senior goalkeeper from Bentley University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Feline Rook, a sophomore midfielder from Pace University, and Grace Meinke, a senior goalkeeper from Shippensburg University, also received honorable mention nods for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week. The NFHCA Player of the Week program is sponsored by Wrappit Wrappit.

NFHCA Division II Offensive Player of the Week

Elaina Fragassi, Shippensburg University, Junior, Forward (Allentown, PA)

• Scored all three Shippensburg goals in conference wins over Millersville and No. 1 Kutztown.
• Recorded both goals, including the overtime game-winner, in a 2-1 road win at Millersville.
• Tallied the only goal in a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Kutztown.
• Earned PSAC Athlete of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division II Defensive Player of the Week

Annie Lorenz, Bentley University, Senior, Goalkeeper (Powell, OH)

• Posted an .833 save percentage and 1.29 goals-against average over 93 minutes of action.
• Made a season-high 10 saves in Bentley’s overtime game against Adelphi.
• Held AIC scoreless during 30 minutes of action in the Falcons’ 4-1 win.
• Earned NE10 Goalkeeper of the Week honors.

NFHCA Division II Honorable Mention

Offensive: Feline Rook, Pace University, Sophomore, Midfielder (Noordwijkerhout, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)​

• Recorded a hat trick and an assist in Pace’s 4-2 road win at Saint Michael’s.
• Earned NE10 Player of the Week honors for the second time this season.

Defensive: Grace Meinke, Shippensburg University, Senior, Goalkeeper (Mechanicsburg, PA)

• Recorded a first collegiate victory at Millersville before making four saves in a 1-0 shutout of No. 1 Kutztown.
• Earned PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honors.