SELI NSGROVE, Pa. – Susquehanna University freshman midfielder Katelyn Deese has been recognized as the Middle Atlantic Conference Defender of the Week in women's lacrosse for the week ending March 12, the MAC office announced Monday.

Deese (Malvern, PA/Great Valley) starred defensively for the Crusaders with eight ground balls, five draw controls and four caused turnovers in two games during the team's spring break trip to Wellington, Fla.

Deese had six ground balls, three draw controls and two caused turnovers in an 11-8 loss to Muhlenberg last Monday, then had two ground balls, two draw controls and two caused turnovers in a 12-1 win over Wittenberg on Tuesday.

The Crusaders (1-1) return to action on Saturday when they open MAC play at Widener beginning at 1:00 p.m.