University of Connecticut Athletics
Kate Shaffer Named BIG EAST Attacker of the Week
3/15/2021 4:03:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
STORRS, Conn. - UConn sophomore Kate Shaffer (West Hartford, Conn.) was named the BIG EAST Women's Lacrosse Attacker of the Week on Monday marking the third-straight week a Husky has taken home a weekly award.
In a back-and-forth battle with UMass on Saturday, Shaffer gave the Huskies the lead three times (2-1, 6-5, 11-10) and tied the game at 12-12 with under nine minutes to play. She finished game with a team-high four goals and game-high 10 shots while adding a ground ball. Shaffer's four goals tied for the BIG EAST single-game high last week, as did her 10 shots.
On the season, Shaffer is second on the team with 15 goals scored on the season. She has scored 15 times on 30 shots this season (.500).
In addition, senior midfielder Sydney Watson (Prince Fredrick, Md.) was named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll after recording three points (2g, 1a) and a BIG EAST weekly-best 12 draw controls in overtime setback to UMass (3/13)
The Huskies open up BIG EAST play this weekend with a pair of games at Marquette on Friday, March 19 and Sunday, March 21.
