College Women’s Lacrosse News – Guilford’s Dionne Named ODAC Player of the Week

FOREST, Va. – Guilford College sophomore Amanda Dionne (Nashua, N.H./Tabor Academy (Mass)) picked up the first 2017 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Women’s Lacrosse Player of the Week Award for the Quakers Monday. This recognition marks the first of her career.

Amanda Dionne - Guilford 2019

Dionne, a 5-7 attacker, has scored six goals and recorded one assist in the Quakers’ two wins last week. Her best performance came March 22 against cross-town rival Greensboro College when she netted a match-best five goals, including the game-winner with 50 seconds left in regulation. Her winning tally broke the tight game’s ninth and final tie. She added two ground balls and two draw controls against the Pride. Dionne contributed a goal, an assist and two ground balls to Guilford’s 21-0 win over Sweet Briar College March 25.

Dionne’s 29 points this season lead the team and rank third in the ODAC. The sophomore also tops Guilford with 24 goals, which stands second in the league, and 22 draw controls, seventh-best in the conference. She has scored a goal in seven of the Quakers’ eight games this season, including six straight.

Coach Sarah Lamphier’s Quakers (3-5) host Lynchburg College Wednesday (3/29) at 6:00 p.m. before welcoming Randolph-Macon College Saturday (4/1) at 4:00 p.m.