NEC Player of the Week: Thomas Berry, LEM
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Seth Alejandrino, CSU
NEC Rookie of the Week: Dylan Anderson, RMU
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NEC MEN’S LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Thomas Berry, Le Moyne
Sr., A, Tully, NY/Tully
Berry was an essential part of Le Moyne's offense in a razor-thin 13-12 win over VMI in its conference opener on Saturday. The Tully, NY native scored six of Le Moyne's 13 goals, setting Le Moyne's school record for goals in a game during their Division I era. Berry's first goal came with just 15 seconds remaining in the first half. Each of his five goals in the second half were go-ahead scores for the Dolphins, preventing them from ever trailing in the final two quarters. The reigning NEC regular season champions never trailed or led by more than a goal throughout the final three quarters. Berry also picked up a ground ball in the win. He scored once and picked up two ground balls against Hobart on Tuesday.
NEC MEN’S LACROSSE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Seth Alejandrino, Cleveland State
So., D, Centerville, OH/Centerville
Alejandrino played a key role in a strong defensive effort from Cleveland State during its 14-6 win over Mercyhurst last week. The sophomore set both a career- and season-best with six caused turnovers, which also tied the Viking single-game school record and matched the most in the NEC this season. Alejandrino picked up six ground balls against the Lakers as well, allowing Cleveland State to cruise to a victory in its first conference clash of the year. The Centerville, OH product currently sits in a tie for second in the NEC with 14 caused turnovers this season with 14.
NEC MEN’S LACROSSE ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Dylan Anderson, Robert Morris
Fr., A, Victoria, British Columbia/Royal Bay Academy
Anderson claimed his third NEC Rookie of the Week nod of the year after netting a hat trick in Robert Morris' 11-6 win over Detroit Mercy on Saturday. He helped the Colonials jump out in front in the opening half with two second-quarter goals, and slammed the door shut on a Titan comeback effort with his third goal to extend the RMU lead to five in the third quarter. Anderson continues to impress during a strong rookie campaign, sitting fourth in the conference in both goals (17) and points (24).
NEC Defensive Player of the Week.
Brennen Hickey, Cleveland State (A, So.)
Tallied seven points from five goals and two assists against Mercyhurst. Was involved in four unanswered Viking goals to build their lead to 4-1 in the first quarter. Also picked up two ground balls.
Thomas Berry, Le Moyne (A, Sr.)
NEC Player of the Week.
Lucas Winger, Le Moyne (G, Jr.)
Maintained a .579 save percentage over two games for the Dolphins. Tied his career-high in saves with 20 against Hobart, then followed that effort up with a 13-save performance in a win against VMI. Scored a goal against Hobart and picked up four ground balls, splitting them evenly between the two games.
Shaun Hill, LIU (FO, Sr.)
Went 20-of-26 (.769) from the faceoff circle and picked up 13 ground balls in LIU's 20-6 win over Wagner on Saturday. Leads the NEC in faceoff percentage with a .585 mark on the season.
Antony Tsakos, LIU (M, R-So.)
Scored four goals and assisted once against Wagner.
Aidan Zuhoski, LIU (M, Jr.)
Registered seven points from five goals and two assists versus Wagner.
Colin Tardif, Mercyhurst (A, Sr.)
Netted four goals against Cleveland State. Added two ground balls and a caused turnover. Tardif has scored four or more goals in back-to-back games.
Owen Tapper, Robert Morris (D, Jr.)
Picked up four ground balls and caused four turnovers versus Detroit Mercy. He is tied for the most caused turnovers in the country with 23 on the year.
Dayton Bagwell, VMI (A, Jr.)
Scored four goals to help VMI keep pace with Le Moyne. Picked up a ground ball and caused a turnover as well. Reached 70-career goals with his four scores.
Beau Durkin, VMI (A/M, So.)
Assisted five times against Le Moyne. Currently tied for second in the league with 10 assists on the year.
Will Gormsen, VMI (M, Sr.)
Put up a six-point game with three goals and three assists vs. Le Moyne. Added three ground balls.
2026 NEC MEN'S LACROSSE WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
NEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 9: Cameron Connolly, LIU
Feb. 16: Dylan Anderson, RMU
Feb. 23: Dayton Bagwell, VMI
Mar. 2: Ben McIsaac, LIU & Jack Rogers, VMI
Mar. 9: Jake Mitchell, WAG
Mar. 16: Thomas Berry, LEM
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Feb. 9: Tyler Gresh, LIU
Feb. 16: Kyle Grant, UDM
Feb. 23: Tyler Davide, LIU
Mar. 2: Angus Snow, WAG
Mar. 9: Owen Tapper, RMU & Alex Seaton, VMI
Mar. 16: Seth Alejandrino, CSU
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Feb. 9: Tommy Thompson, UDM
Feb. 16: Dylan Anderson, RMU
Feb. 23: Dylan Popehn, WAG
Mar. 2: Dylan Anderson, RMU
Mar. 9: Ethan Ostrowski, VMI
Mar. 16: Dylan Anderson, RMU