WLAX's Murtha Tabbed NECC Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Mitchell College senior Ashley Murtha was named New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the sport of women's lacrosse, as announced by the conference on Monday.
Murtha recorded a season-high 10 goals and added three assists in a 20-6 victory over Dean College last week to give Mitchell its first win of the season. It marked the fifth time in her career that she's scored 10 or more goals in a game. She also snagged 11 draw controls and three ground balls in the contest.
Murtha has played in three games this season and leads the Mariners in scoring with 16 goals and three assists for 19 points.
Mitchell (1-2 overall) will next host Newbury College on Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m.