Neumann University Athletics

Brittany Cassidy, of the women's lacrosse team, is this week's Neumann University Athlete of the Week.

Cassidy was also named the CSAC Defensive Player of the Week and the ECAC South Defensive Player of the Week.

Cassidy had 19 ground balls and caused 12 turnovers in a 3-0 week for the Knights. Against Notre Dame, she had seven ground balls, while scooping up 10 in the win over Rutgers-Camden.