Women's Lacrosse | 3/15/2022 3:06:00 PM
NORTHBOROUGH, MA – For the first time in Alfred University women's lacrosse history, a Saxon has been named to the national Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Player of the Week listing as
Brenna Turner (Bentonville, AR/Bentonville) was named the Division III Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
Her top highlight of last week was breaking the Empire 8 record in single game points and tying the conference's top mark in goals. Turner broke the school record in single game goals as she scored 11 in a win against SUNY Potsdam. Her goals and three assists resulted in another school record of 14 points in a single game. The prior records were 10 goals set in 2000 and again in 2008 and 12 points set in 2000. Turner joined fellow teammate,
Amelia Booth (Staatsburg, NY/FDR) in tying the school record for most shots in a game with 16 with all 16 being on goal. This is Turner's second game-winning goal as the Saxons are on a 2-0 start for the first time since 2013. Turner added three ground balls and three draw controls in the contest as well.
Turner's efforts earned her the honor of being the Empire 8 Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week as well as one of the Saxons of the Week.
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