2011 Men's Lacrosse Players of the Week

Tony D’Abarno, Ohio Wesleyan
(Venetia, PA/Peters Twp.)

Ohio Wesleyan senior defenseman Tony D’Abarno led the Battling Bishop defense in its 7-6, title-clinching win over previously undefeated Wittenberg. D’Abarno picked up seven ground balls, caused a turnover with less than three minutes left, then scooped up the loose ball after the potential game-tying shot was blocked with 10 seconds left.

Matt Snider, Wittenberg
(Cookevile, TN/Cookeville)

Wittenberg senior Matt Snider scored three times, including the game-winner, and added an assist on three shots as the Tigers clinched a share of their second consecutive NCAC title. Snider also contributed three ground balls as the Tigers upended Wooster, 11-3.

Mark DeOliveira, Wittenberg
(East Hanover, NJ/East Hanover)

Wittenberg senior goalie Mark DeOliveira was one save shy of his career-best after stopping 18 shots in the Tigers’ 9-8 road victory over Denison last week. DeOliveira also led the team with six ground balls and one caused turnover. Wittenberg’s victory over Denison continued its record-setting season as the Tigers are currently 10-0 overall and 3-0 in NCAC play.

A.J. Pellis, Ohio  Wesleyan
(Edmonton, Alberta/St. Francis Xavier)

Ohio Wesleyan junior A.J. Pellis scored three consecutive goals during the final six minutes of regulation to tie the game with Wooster at 9, and send the game to overtime. He finished with a team-high five goals. The Battling Bishops won the game after six overtimes, 10-9.

 Emmett Jones, Denison
(Colorado Springs, CO/Air Academy)

Denison senior Emmett Jones tallied four goals in the Big Red’s 12-6 victory over conference-rival Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. Jones, who has scored 17 goals in five-career games against OWU, also moved into fourth on Denison’s all-time goal scoring list (119) with his four-goal performance.

Brady Christensen, Wittenberg
(Medina, OH/Medina)

Wittenberg senior Brady Christensen scored five goals and added an assist with three ground balls, to lead the Tigers past Adrian, 16-9. Wittenberg is off to a program-best start with seven straight wins to open the season.

Kyle Brown, Denison
(Glenview, IL/New Trier)

Denison senior Kyle Brown scored three goals in the Big Red’s 16-4 win over St. Mary’s, then added a three-goal, four-assist effort in DU’s 17-4 defeat of Merchant Marine.

Mickey Fiorillo, Oberlin
(East Lyme, CT/East Lyme)

Oberlin freshman Mickey Fiorillo scored three goals and added
an assist in the Yeomen’s 8-3 defeat of Shenandoah.