Pacific’s Van Wyk wins conference award

Kriekie van Wyk earned America East Offensive Player of the Week honors for the third time in her career, after a great performance against Colgate and #12 Syracuse.

Van Wyk combined for three goals and six points on the road in New York. Against Colgate, she scored one of the five goals in the 5-2 victory over the Raiders, had two points and a game-high five shots on goal.

Against No. 12 Syracuse, the senior had both goals in the 3-2 overtime loss to the Orange.

“She’s one of the best in the game,” said head coach Andy Smith. “She makes everyone around her better and is an incredible leader both on and off the field. With the support of her teammates, she had a great weekend. Let’s hope there…