JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Utah swept this week’s Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Men’s Lacrosse honors, announced Monday by the league office.
Luke McNamara was named Offensive Player of the Week. He recorded five goals in the Utes road victory against Marquette. He attempted nine shots, six of which were on goal to record a .667 shooting percentage. Nikko DiPonio was named Defensive Player of the Week. He recorded 11 ground balls and one caused turnover. He lead a Utah defense that held Marquette to their fewest goals of the season.
Offensive Player of the Week
Luke McNamara, Utah
Other Nominees: Jack Taylor, Jacksonville; Luke Fox, Mercer.
Defensive Player of the Week
Nikko DiPonio, Utah
Other Nominees: Lucas Fraser, Jacksonville; Jacob Neuman, Mercer.
2026 Season Award Winners
Feb. 2 | Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Stines, Utah; Defensive Player of the Week: Nikki DiPonio, Utah
Feb. 9 | Offensive Player of the Week: Carter Petersen, Queens; Defensive Player of the Week: Ryan Della Rocco, Jacksonville
Feb. 17 | Offensive Player of the Week: Michael Frederick, Mecer; Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Rippeon, Jacksonville.
March 2 | Offensive Player of the Week: Luke McNamara, Utah; Defensive Player of the Week: Nikko DiPonio, Utah.
March 9 | Offensive Player of the Week: Zachary White, Utah; Defensive Player of the Week: Nikko DiPonio, Utah.
March 16 | Offensive Player of the Week: Luke McNamara, Utah; Defensive Player of the Week: Nikko DiPonio, Utah.