Neumann University Athletics

Brendan Risley, of the men's lacrosse team, is this week's Neumann University Athlete of the Week.

Risley was also named the CSAC Defensive Player of the Week. The sophomore helped the Knights go 2-0 during the week with solid play in goal in wins over Immaculata and Rosemont on his way to Defensive Player of the Week honors. In Wednesday's win over Immaculata, the sophomore goalie tallied 14 saves in the 14-5 win. In Saturday's win versus Rosemont, Risley stopped six second half shots in a 15-6 win.