Aurora University Athletics

Aurora University men's lacrosse student-athletes Phillip Gianelle and Eli Etzler were named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Men's Lacrosse Student-Athletes of the Week, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.

Phillip Gianelle - NACC Defense Player of the Week
Gianelle led Aurora to the 2023 NACC Tournament title and a NCAA tournament appearance with a pair of victories in goal. He stopped 21 of the 28 shots sent his way over two games with 14 saves in the 20-4 semifinal win over Benedictine, then added seven saves with just three goals allowed in the 22-4 final win over Illinois Tech.

Eli Etzler - NACC Offense Player of the Week
Etzler was dominant on the face-off in the NACC Tournament, winning 25 of the 35 he took over the course of two games, including a 16-of-19 performance in a 22-4 win over Illinois Tech in the championship game. He added eight ground balls and a goal against the Scarlet Hawks. Etzler finished the week with 12 ground balls.