INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Sydney Atkinson of the Malone University women's lacrosse team has won her first career Athlete of the Week award from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
 
The sophomore goalie from Chardon, Ohio is the second Pioneer to receive the Athlete of the Week award this season. Cam English received the G-MAC Women's Lacrosse Offensive Athlete of the Week award on February 16 and now Atkinson is the G-MAC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week.
 
Atkinson got the win in net for Malone during the team's 21-2 triumph at Hanover College. She played all 60 minutes and allowed just two goals on nine shots. Atkinson made six saves and put together a .750 save percentage.
 
The Pioneers are at home for the first time in 2026 against Point Park University on Wednesday, February 25 beginning at 4:00 P.M.