STANDISH, ME – Sophomore attacker Cassie Diplock (Augusta, Maine/Cony) has been chosen as the GNAC Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week.

Diplock scored 13 goals and added a pair of assists in a 1-1 week for the Monks. She tallied eight goals and an assist in a 20-19 overtime loss at the hands of Rivier College on April 10th and registered give goals and a helper in 12-9 victory over Thomas College on April 12th. The weekly top-player honor is the first of her career.

As of April 17th Diplock leads the Monks in goals (49), points (54), shots (84), shots on goal (67) and free-position goals (10).

Saint Joseph's (7-4, 4-3 GNAC) will host Mount Ida College on Wednesday in a conference contest set to begin at 4:00 PM. 

Saint Joseph's College, founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, celebrates its Centennial year in 2012 with a theme of "Realize the Promise" – honoring our commitment to educating well-rounded graduates who combine career focus with classic liberal arts studies. A Private, Catholic, primarily residential, coeducational liberal arts institution, Saint Joseph's welcomes students of all ages and all faiths. The campus, located 18 miles northwest of Portland and just two hours from Boston, encompasses 350 acres along the shore of beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. Enrollment ranges between 1,000 and 1,100 students annually. Saint Joseph's offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, education, nursing and business fields in a value-centered environment.