Fairfield University freshman women’s lacrosse player Kristen Coleman (Potomac, Md.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Lacrosse League defensive player of the week.  It marks the second consecutive week with an award for the Stags rookie.

Coleman, a graduate of Holy Cross High School, recorded five caused turnovers in the Stags 15-5 win over Saint Mary’s (CA), a quarter of the team’s total.  She also picked up three ground balls in the win.  With arguably the best all around week in the league as well, Coleman netted three goals and dished out an assist on the offensive end of the field.  The rookie also had three draw controls to her credit.

The MAAC’s offensive player of the week last week, Coleman is the Stags top offensive threat, with 10 goals and 11 total points.  She is seconds on the team in draw controls, with six, and caused turnovers, also with six.  Her six ground balls is third on the team.  The newcomer has taken 11 shots, putting 94 percent of them on goal, and 62.5 percent into the net.

Coleman has helped the Stags to a 2-1 start, and will lead the team into its home opener this week.  Fairfield will host Boston College at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 on Alumni Field.