Sophomore Elena Martin named OAC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week

Sophomore Elena Martin named OAC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
March 4, 2024

By Marissa Myers

ADA — Ohio Northern sophomore Elena Martin (Youngstown/Canfield) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Lacrosse Defensive  Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3.

The recognition comes after she 14 draw controls and five caused turnovers as the Polar Bears posted a 16-9 victory at Trine (Ind.) last Wednesday, a 15-12 victory at Westminster (Pa.) on Friday and a 15-10 loss to Ohio Wesleyan on Sunday.

She had a career-best seven draw controls against Westminster.

Martin also added two goals in each of the games and two assists against Trine for an 8-point week from her midfield position.

This is Martin's first time receiving the honor.

The Polar Bears (3-2 overall) return to action on Wednesday at Mt. St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m.