Lyras Named NECC Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Mitchell College junior Demetre Lyras was named New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the sport of men's lacrosse, as announced by the conference on Monday morning.
Lyras helped the Mariners to a 1-1 week that featured a 12-1 victory over SUNY Canton and an overtime loss to Husson. The junior midfielder dominated the face-off spot in both games, combining to win 27 of 30 face-offs for the week while scooping up 13 ground balls. Lyras also recorded a hat trick against Husson and finished with three goals and an assist for the week.
Lyras, a midfielder, has started all six games this season and leads the Mariners with 12 goals. He has also won 59 of 81 face-offs and ranks second on the team with 26 ground balls.
Mitchell (4-2 overall) will next play at the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m.