WSOC: DaSilva and Hathaway Honored in Weekly GNAC Awards

Newton, MA- Lasell's Ayla Hathaway and Elizabeth DaSilva were both recognized by the GNAC this week, earning Rookie/Player of the Week and Goalkeeper of the Week honors, respectively. 

Senior goalkeeper Elizabeth DaSilva had a dominant week in goal, recording back-to-back shutouts against conference opponents and totaling 12 saves. DaSilva made seven stops in a 2–0 win over Colby-Sawyer (Sept. 30) before adding five more saves in a 1–0 victory against the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Oct. 4). She posted a perfect 1.000 save percentage on the week and currently ranks tied for first in the GNAC in save percentage (.871) while sitting second in goals-against average (0.90).

Hathaway delivered a breakout week for the Lasers, scoring all three of the team's goals as Lasell went 2–0 against GNAC opponents. Hathaway tallied two goals, including the game-winner, in a 2–0 victory over Colby-Sawyer (Sept. 30) before netting another game-winner in a 1–0 win over the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Oct. 4). On the week, she recorded 12 shots with five on target and currently leads the Lasers in goals (6) and points (12).