BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League announced its weekly award winners and Navy women's lacrosse freshman Mikayla Williams was selected as the conference's Rookie of the Week. It is the second time this season that Williams has earned the honor.
 
Williams was Navy's top freshman on the week, recording seven points on five goals and a pair of assists in two games during the week, while adding two caused turnovers, two draw controls, and a ground ball. The freshman scored multiple goals in each game, including her first collegiate hat trick.
 
She registered three points with two goals and an assist on a rainy Wednesday night against Drexel, while picking up a ground ball versus the Dragons. On the road against Jacksonville, Williams helped Navy post a 17-9 victory with four points on three goals and an assist with two draw controls and two caused turnovers. The three goals marked the first collegiate hat trick for the freshman.
 
In addition, Williams finished the week a perfect 2-for-2 on free-position attempts.
 
Navy returns to action next week as the Midshipmen begin Patriot League competition with a road contest at Colgate. Opening draw in Hamilton, N.Y. is slated for 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and live stats will be available.