MAC Freedom Offensive Player of the Week
Gianni Ciffone (Manhattanville / So., A / Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.) led the Valiants to a season-opening 17-5 win over Purchase with five points on two goals and three assists. The sophomore also recorded a team-high three ground balls. Ciffone assisted on the first goal of the game, and then added a goal and another assist before halftime. He scored the first goal of the second half, and then added another helper as the Valiants scored their most goals in a season-opener since 1991.