Release courtesy of Franklin & Marshall Athletic Communications
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. -- Franklin & Marshall's Emily Kitchin has been named the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Defensive Player of the Week, the association announced on Tuesday afternoon.
The honor is the third for Kitchin, who previously earned the recognition twice during the 2019 season.
Kitchin set the standard for the Diplomats in a 2-0 week, shutting down No. 19 Denison with 10 saves in a 20-10 victory, before picking up a second victory in F&M's second game of the day. The senior keeper allowed just one goal while registering eight saves in a 19-3 win against Lynchburg. Kitchin registered a 7.21 goals against average and 62.1% save percentage for the Diplomats, who are now 5-1 and ranked sixth in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Poll this week.