ERIE, Pa. – Junior catcher Shannon McDonnell (Fayston, VT/Hardwood Union) was named the ECAC South Region Player of the Week for the week ending April 24, 2016.

It is the first time this season she has earned the honor in addition to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Player of the Week. She posted a .654 batting average in an 8-0 week for the Lions (22-10, 14-2 AMCC). McDonnell recorded 17 hits to produce 16 RBIs. She smacked four doubles and two triples, while only striking out once in 26 at-bats. McDonnell currently leads the AMCC in RBIs (29).

Behrend returns to action tomorrow against Penn State Altoona. Game times are 1 & 3 p.m.