American University lacrosse student-athlete Olivia
Mangan has been named the AU Student-Athlete of the
Week Presented by GEICO, Department of Athletics officials
announced Monday.
Mangan led American to its first Patriot League win of the
season, completing a hat trick to help the Eagles to a 10-9 victory
over Colgate in its season finale. The Maplewood, N.J. native
registered the first goal of the game for American, scoring on a
free position opportunity four minutes into the game. She then
added a pair of unassisted tallies, including the game-winner with
8:23 left to secure the win. The sophomore also posted two draw
controls, one caused turnover and one ground ball collected in the
victory.
Mangan led the Eagles with a career-best 40 points this season.
She finished tied for first on the team with a career-high 15
assists and was third with 25 goals. Mangan also led American with
24 ground balls collected and was second on the team with 25 draw
controls.