Panicola Garners CNE Defensive Player of the Week Honors
BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott men's lacrosse sophomore goalie Gio Panicola (Long Beach, N.Y.) has been named Conference of New England (CNE) Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office earlier today.
Panicola posted a 2-0 record behind 26 saves (56.5 save %) and a 10.00 goals against average (GAA). Also scooped up a team-high 10 ground balls and three caused turnovers.
He stopped 14 shots (60.9 save %) in a gritty 16-9 victory over UNE on Wednesday before backstopping a 15-11 win against Wentworth on Saturday with 12 saves (52.5 save %).
Versus UNE caused one turnover and had four ground balls. Then, against Wentworth, he caused two more turnovers to go with six ground balls.
This is his first career CNE Defensive Player of the Week honor.
WHAT'S NEXT
Endicott (8-3, 4-0 CNE) continues CNE play when they host Johnson & Wales on Wednesday, April 8, at 4 PM.
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(Photo Credit - Bradley Griffin '28)