ATLANTA – Bellarmine's John Alie (Player) and Denton Macdonald (Defensive Player) earned this week's Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Lacrosse honors, announced Tuesday by the league office.
Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week
John Alie, Bellarmine
Sophomore | Attack | Aurora, Colo.
- First Career ASUN Player of the Week selection; fifth honor in Bellarmine program history
- Scored a career-high five goals on nine shots in the Knights win against St. Bonaventure
- Placed seven of his nine total shots on goal during BU's 13-9 triumph
- Added an assist and scooped up a pair of ground balls against the Bonnies
- Led the way in the Knights' first win of 2024 before the team faces Ohio State on Tuesday afternoon
Other Nominees: Chase Cope, Mercer; Jack Royer, Queens.
Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
Denton Macdonald, Bellarmine
Senior | Midfield | Victoria, British Columbia
- First Career ASUN Defensive Player of the Week selection; fifth all-time honor for the Knights
- Recorded a career-high total of six ground balls in Bellarmine's win last Sunday
- Caused five turnovers in the victory which also was a career best
- Added a goal on the offensive end of the field to help the Knights defeat St. Bonaventure
- Returns to action Tuesday afternoon when BU faces off against Big Ten foe Ohio State
Other Nominees: Brian Kallbert, Lindenwood; Colin Kelley, Mercer; Jacob Schreck, Queens.
2024 Season Award Winners
Feb. 13 | Player: John Alie, Bellarmine; Defensive Player: Denton Macdonald, Bellarmine
Feb. 6 | Player: Parker Yearego, Cleveland State; Defensive Player: Connor Kernan, Cleveland State