CAA Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards – February 7

RICHMOND, Virginia (February 7, 2022) – The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) announced its first weekly men’s lacrosse winners following the season opener weekend. Delaware’s Mike Robinson won the season’s first CAA Player of the Week, while Hofstra’s Rory Jones took home CAA Rookie of the Week honors.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mike Robinson, Delaware
junior | Attack | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada / Culver Military Academy (Ind.)

The CAA Pre-Season Offensive Player of the Year started 2022 firing on all cylinders, with nine points on six goals and three assists in his season opener. Robinson scored his six goals on six shots, leading Delaware to a 19-9 win over NJIT. The sophomore forward added a caused turnover and a ground ball as Delaware started the year 1-0.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Rory Jones, Hofstra
Freshman in red shirt | Attack | Abington, Md. / St. Paul School

In his college debut, Jones scored his first career goal to help Pride start the season 1-0. The goal proved vital as Hofstra beat Merrimack 8-7 in their first game of the season. The freshman offense had two shots in the contest, both on net, finding the back of the net just before the end of the first quarter.

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