Grace Haesche - NEWMAC Defensive Athlete of the Week // Mar. 11-17

WESTWOOD, Mass. (Monday, March 18, 2024) – Grace Haesche, junior goalie on the women's lacrosse team has been named NEWMAC defensive athlete of the week for March 11-17, 2024. Haesche earns the honor for the second time this season, following her recognition for the week February 19-25, 2024. 

"I am beyond proud of Grace for earning defensive athlete of the week for a second time," said head coach Meg Malloy. "She is playing at another level right now, just in time for conference play. Her talent in net has been a pleasure to coach, this is so well-deserved."

Haesche led the way in the Seahawks two wins last week. With Haesche in between the posts the Seahawks beat Bridgewater State University 15-13 and two days later the team achieved their first NEWMAC win as a member of the conference. The Seahawks fourth quarter, four-goal run elevated them to 12-9 over the Wellesley College Blue. Haesche posted a combined 28 saves and four ground balls. 

Find the full NEWMAC release here. 

ABOUT THE NEWMAC:
The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, United States Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with four Associate Members: Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), and United States Merchant Marine Academy (Football), while sponsoring 20 sports.