B-Water's Lewis Shines

ATLANTA – After helping Bridgewater State pull off one of the biggest upsets of the young season, Bridgewater State sophomore long-stick midfielder Tom Lewis has earned the MCLA Division II Commanding Performance of the Week powered by Under Armour for the period ending Feb. 26.

Squaring off against No. 5 Dayton, Lewis had five ground balls, four caused turnovers matching up with the Flyers’ top middie while also chipping in with a goal and an assist.

In the weather-shortened tie with No. 9 Grove City, the North Reading, Mass., native added another three ground balls and two caused turnovers.

“At the very first day of practice it was apparent that he was going to break into the starting lineup at some point this season,” said Bridgewater State coach Pat Welsh. “We just didn’t expect it to be this early. His performance against a very good Dayton team in his first collegiate lacrosse game, as well as the Grove City contest, really shows how good Tom can be.”

For his efforts in earning the Commanding Performance of the Week powered by Under Armour, Lewis will receive a new Under Armour Command Head – a $100 value. Under Armour is the proud sponsor of the MCLA.

Under Armour Honor Roll

Henry Brannan, Fr. – Grove City
In 2.5 games this weekend – the Wolverines game with Bridgewater got called at halftime tied at fives – the rookie attackman accounted for 12 goals, three assists and four ground balls.

Dennis Bell, Jr. – Kennesaw State
In a pair of wins this weekend against Georgia Southern and Davidson, Bell led the Owls with a combined total of 10 goals and five assists.

Jaden Carson, Fr. – College of Idaho
In his first collegiate game, the midfielder factored in over 50 percent of the Yotes goals. He potted six markers and set up a seventh in COI’s 13-9 victory over Gonzaga.

Zach Higham, Fr. – Tarleton State
The Texans snapped their three-game skid as the rookie attackman dropped nine goals and five dimes on Oklahoma State in Tarleton’s 22-17 shootout win over the Cowboys.