MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week
Mel Mercado (Lebanon Valley / Sr., D / New Holland, Pa.) anchored the defense that posted two shutout wins this week and allowed just 10 total shots and six shots on goal. In a 4-0 victory at Juniata, LVC held the Eagles to seven total shots with just three being on goal. The Dutchmen were able to successfully defend nine penalty corners in the squad's fifth shutout win of the year. LVC then dominated Gwynedd Mercy on Saturday 5-0 where the Griffins were held to three total shots that all came in the final seconds of the game. The Dutchmen had a 32-3 shot advantage and 21-0 advantage in penalty corners. Mercado also recorded her first career point with an assist on LVC's fifth goal.