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MAC Announces Women's Lacrosse Players of the Week

MAC Offensive Player of the Week
Natalie Karlen, Central Michigan, Attack
Karlen contributed two standout performances for the Chippewas as they continued their rigorous early-season non-conference schedule. On Wednesday, Karlen was key as CMU went toe-to-toe with No. 25 Vanderbilt in a back-and-forth affair in Nashville. She posted four total points, notching 2 goals and 2 assists, in addition to collecting four draw controls. On Sunday, against Pac-12 foe Oregon, Karlen exploded for 6 goals, tying her career high, helping the Chippewas rally to a 12-11 overtime win. She scored the Chippewas' first 4 goals of the second half, lifting CMU to a 10-9 lead.