Connolly started his senior campaign by playing a cruicial role in LIU's 14-12 win over Mount St. Mary's on Saturday. The Seaford, NY native registered four points from two goals and two assists, three of which came in the opening half and helped the Sharks take a 6-4 lead into the intermission. Connolly also picked up two ground balls in the victory and earned the first NEC Weekly Award of his career.