Hopkins' Lipinski Recognized by ALC
from press release
BALTIMORE, Md. - Johns Hopkins junior defender
Brooke Lipinski (Phoenix, MD/Maryvale Prep) has been named the
American Lacrosse Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her
role in the Blue Jays upset win over 17th-ranked Ohio State on
Sunday. It is Lipinski's first career honor from the ALC. Hopkins'
win over Ohio State clinched the three seed in this weekend's ALC
Tournament in Columbus, OH.
Lipinski had a career-high five ground balls and two caused
turnovers against the Buckeyes in a crucial win for the Blue Jays.
She anchored a defense that held Ohio State to just six second-half
shots and nearly seven goals below its season average. With Hopkins
leading by just one goal, Lipinski caused a turnover in the Jays'
defensive end with just over five minutes to play, giving Hopkins a
critical possession as JHU was able to run out the clock and secure
the win.
Hopkins will travel to Ohio State this week for the 2010 ALC
Tournament. JHU will face off against sixth-seeded Florida in the
second quarterfinal game on Thursday. Ohio State and Penn State
will meet in the first quarterfinal. Opening draw for the Blue
Jays' game is slated for 5:30 pm.
