WINTHROP, Mass. – First-year
Henri Brochu and sophomore
Jake Lydon were named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Co-Rookie of the Week and Goalkeeper of the Week, respectively, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
Brochu earned Rookie of the Week honors for the second time this season following an eight-point performance during a 2-0 week for the Rivier men's lacrosse team. The Concord, N.H., native opened the week with two goals and one assist in a 15-1 victory over New England College on April 8. The attacker added five more points in a 10-9 overtime win over Saint Joseph (Conn.), scoring four goals, including the game-winner, and dishing out one assist to top the GNAC.
Lydon collected his fifth Goalkeeper of the Week award after posting 19 saves and a 65.5 save percentage on the week. The Rowley, Mass., native made seven saves with an 87.5 save percentage against New England College before adding 12 saves in the overtime win over Saint Joseph (Conn.).
Brochu, Lydon, and the Raiders return to action Wednesday, April 15, for a conference contest with Saint Joseph's (Me.). The opening faceoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the SJC Athletic Complex.