Posted: Apr 28, 2014
Benedictine University sophomore midfielder Robert Abbott (Puyallup, Wash./Emerald Ridge) led the Eagles to a 1-1 week to cap off the season and has been named the Midwest Lacrosse Conference Player of the Week on defense.
Abbott won 11-of-13 face offs with two caused turnovers, six ground balls, and two assists in an 18-1 win over Fontbonne that capped a single season school record for wins with 10. Abbott also scored three times, won three face offs, caused a turnover, and scooped up two ground balls in a 16-6 loss to MLC champ Aurora.
Benedictine (10-6, 6-4 MLC) finished the season tied for fourth in the MLC standings.
| MLC Defensive Players-of-the-Week |
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| Week 1 |
Remy Giacotto, Carthage College |
| Week 2 | Ryan Smith, Carthage College |
| Week 3 | Cody Burgdorff, Augustana College |
| Week 4 | Jordyn Williams, Carthage College |
| Week 5 | Addison Sears, Hanover College |
| Week 6 | Kyle Burrell, Concordia University (Wis.) |
| Week 7 | Danny Bundra, Concordia University (Wis.) |
| Week 8 | Jack Barry, Aurora University |
| Week 9 | Spencer Fuqua, Aurora University |
| Week 10 | Adam Holka, Aurora University |
| Week 11 | Robert Abbott, Benedictine University |