Elon’s Asher Receives Third CAA WLAX Rookie of the Week Award

RICHMOND, Va. – For the third time this season, the Colonial Athletic Association has named Elon women’s lacrosse’s Stephanie Asher the Rookie of the Week, as announced by the conference office today, April 13.

Asher led the Phoenix last week with four goals in two games, including the team’s first ever CAA win. The rookie notched two scores at No. 16/19 James Madison before two more goals and one assist in the win over William & Mary. Asher took five shots on the week, netting four, for an 80.0 shot percentage, including a perfect 2-for-2 in free-position shots. The Glenelg, Md., native also finished with one ground ball and four draw controls.

The Phoenix closes out the regular season this weekend when it hosts Hofstra on Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m. and Drexel on Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m. Both games are in Rhodes Stadium.