Army West Point women's lacrosse freshman Nikki Polhamus was selected as Patriot League Rookie of the Week, the league announced February 22. The honor marks the first of Polhamus' collegiate career. Polhamus scored five goals and finished with six points during Army's 8-7 victory over Central Connecticut State on Feb. 20. The win was the program's first at the varsity level.
A native of Granger, Ind., Polhamus converted all three of her free-position shots to help the Black Knights command a 7-2 advantage at halftime before closing out the one-goal victory. She also assisted on a marker from junior Erin Jollota late in the opening half. Polhamus leads Army with seven goals and eight points this season, while her four goals off free-position shots are also a team high. Read More