WASHINGTON - Defensive standout Tayla-Jade Weiss of the Patriot League Champion American University field hockey team has been named the Gregorio's Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5. Weiss played a crucial role in helping the Eagles to two wins and their 13th PL title in program history.

For her efforts, Weiss was named the MVP of the PL Tournament, and to the All-Tournament Team. The junior defender played every minute of both games throughout the tournament and anchored the defensive line that held Lafayette scoreless in the title game. She also scored a goal and had an assist in the semifinal matchup with Bucknell, won 3-2 by the Eagles.

The Eagles will now get ready for the NCAA Tournament, and will play at #3 Duke in a first-round game at noon on Friday, Nov. 10. 

Gregorio's Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week