ONU senior Shannen Larsen Van Alstine (Neenah, Wis.) has been named the Women's Lacrosse Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week.

Larsen Van Alstine earned the honor for the first time this season and the second time in her career.

The senior was a perfect 2-0 in the goal last week, with a 1.83 goals against average in the two victories last week.

She stopped seven of nine shots on goal as ONU outscored its opponents by a combined 36-6 during the week.

The Polar Bears return to action on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. as they welcome Heidelberg to Dial-Roberson Stadium.