Rachel Coyle

  • Award
    MAC Commonwealth Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    4/23/2012
  • Sport
    Women's Lacrosse
  • School
    Messiah
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
  • Hometown
    Harleysville, PA
  • High School
    Souderton

#9 Messiah College stayed undefeated in the Commonwealth ths week because of outstanding performances on both ends of the field. The Falcons' defense was led by senior Rachel Coyle, who collected 10 draw controls (7 on Saturday) in two games on the road. She also grabbed six ground ball and managed to add an assist each game this week. Against Widener, Coyle led the defense in their effort to hold the Pride to six goals (averaging over 12/game). Against Alvernia (averaging 14.79 goals/game), Coyle led the Falcons' efforts to hold them to 1 goal in the second half.