Conor Sullivan Named NEC Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
2/17/2020 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
SOMERSET, N.J. – Following a career game, Sacred Heart men's lacrosse junior defender Conor Sullivan was named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
��Official @NECsports Defensive Player of the Week
— necmlax (@necmlax) February 17, 2020
��Conor Sullivan, @SHUBigRed
��️Sullivan grabbed a career-high 7⃣ ground balls and caused✌️turnovers against Bucknell on Saturday.#NECPrimePerformer pic.twitter.com/DKxIjohNpY
Sullivan picks up his first career NEC weekly honor following a breakout game on Saturday at Bucknell as he racked up a career-high seven ground balls while adding two caused turnovers and one goal in a 14-11 loss at undefeated Bucknell. Starting for the 17th straight game, Sullivan was incredible in besting his previous career-best of five ground balls which he set in his sophomore year. Sullivan's goal is the third of his career while the seven ground balls is made even more impressive as he isn't on the faceoff unit.
The Pioneers are back in action on Tuesday with a midweek non-conference clash at Brown. Opening faceoff is set for 12:30 PM.
