April 3, 2023
Alex Walling Garners Player of the Week Honors
MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa lacrosse standout, Alex Walling has been named Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week following her performance against Saint Leo as the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Walling garners Defensive Player of the Week accolades for the second time in 2023 following her performance in Tampa's 18-1 win over No. 19 Saint Leo. The San Diego native recorded 11 saves while facing 12 shots on goal and 16 total shots, finishing the contest with a .917 save percentage. Walling also picked up a ground ball and caused a turnover in the Spartan victory.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of March 27 - April 2, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2023 SSC Women's Lacrosse Award Winners (Offense; Defense)
Feb. 13: Julia Kolderman (Tampa); Caroline Gastonguay (Rollins)
Feb. 20: Abigail Cawley (Rollins); Gina Verrone (FSC)
Feb. 27: Giana Murphy (FSC); Alex Walling (Tampa)
Mar. 6: Kristyn Johnson (Lynn); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Mar. 13: Sallie Squire (ERAU); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Mar. 20: Sallie Squire (ERAU); Ciara Moorman (Lynn)
Mar. 27: Abigail Cawley (Rollins); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Apr. 3: Giana Murphy (FSC); Alex Walling (Tampa)
Feb. 20: Abigail Cawley (Rollins); Gina Verrone (FSC)
Feb. 27: Giana Murphy (FSC); Alex Walling (Tampa)
Mar. 6: Kristyn Johnson (Lynn); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Mar. 13: Sallie Squire (ERAU); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Mar. 20: Sallie Squire (ERAU); Ciara Moorman (Lynn)
Mar. 27: Abigail Cawley (Rollins); Jessica Harclerode (Saint Leo)
Apr. 3: Giana Murphy (FSC); Alex Walling (Tampa)