RICHMOND, Va. – Two of the catalysts behind a 2-0 week for Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse, Owen Hirsch and Devin Lampron have received weekly recognition from the Coastal Athletic Association. Hirsch was tabbed as the CAA Defensive Player of the Week, and Lampron merited his second consecutive CAA Rookie of the Week distinction.
 
Hirsch spent a total of 126:43 in the cage as the Stags were victorious in double overtime against Sacred Heart on Wednesday and bested Manhattan in an extra session on Saturday. He made 20 saves with 19 goals allowed for a .513 save percentage and a 9.00 goals against average. The senior also vacated the crease to create one caused turnover with five ground balls.
 
This season, Hirsch ranks second in the CAA and 13th nationally with a 7.54 goals-against average. He is also second in the conference and 26th in the nation with a .563 save percentage. As a unit, the Fairfield defense is 13th nationally in scoring defense at 7.75 goals allowed per game.
 
Lampron's game-winning goal to knock off Manhattan capped a two-point day for the rookie attackman, who also dished out an assist against the Jaspers. Lampron also scored in the win over Sacred Heart and currently leads Fairfield with eight goals. He is one of 15 freshmen in the nation averaging at least two goals per game.
 
Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse enters the week at 4-0 – its best start since 2012 – as one of nine unbeaten teams remaining in Division I. The Stags are currently ranked #18 by Inside Lacrosse and #20 by USA Lacrosse with this week's USILA Coaches' Poll still to be announced.
 
This week, the Stags wrap up their three-game homestand on Saturday, March 1 with a visit from Providence. Opening faceoff at Rafferty Stadium is set for noon. Tickets are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX.