BOSTON, Mass. -- Simmons sophomore Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) and junior Crystal Derosier (Kingston, Mass.) were named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Lacrosse Player of the Week and Goalkeeper of the Week, respectively, announced Tuesday by the conference. The Sharks opened their 2014 season with a 15-11 victory over the visiting Regis College Pride on Saturday.
Gilbert scored nine goals in the Sharks first win, including three from a perfect feed from Stephanie Oliveri (Waltham, Mass.) Gilbert also posted four ground balls, three draw controls and and three caused turnovers. Derosier was stellar in net, making 21 saves on 32 shots. Derosier made several clutch saves on the Pride's free position opportunities and caused two turnovers in the Sharks win.
Simmons returns to play on Tuesday, Mar. 11 at home against Emerson College at 7:00 PM.