CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Lacrosse Conference (HCLC) men's lacrosse teams competed in week seven of the 2026 season.
Athletes of the Week:
Defensive Player of the Week
Nick DeGrandi (Louisville, Ky.) Transylvania University | Goalkeeper | Sophomore -
Nick DeGrandi recorded 13 saves, allowing only four goals in Transylvania's 15-5 win over Carthage. He also added two shots and two assists in the victory.
Notable Performances:
- Joseph Tiberio (Rochester, N.Y.) Alfred State University | Attack | Sophomore - Joseph Tiberio led the Pioneers to a 2-1 record this week as he tallied 11 goals, four assists, and nine ground balls. To open the week, he tallied four goals and an assist against Augustana. He followed with three goals against Farmingdale State. To end the week, he tallied four goals and three assists against Purchase.
- Ivan Pineda (Herriman, Utah) Earlham College | Attack | Freshman - Ivan Oineda led Earlham in a 20-0 win on Senior Day with six goals and two assists.
- John Kelly (Wellington, Fla.) Spalding University | Goalkeeper | Senior - John Kelly tallied 27 saves against Hope on Saturday. He also collected four ground balls.
- Andrew Welch (Louisville, Ky.) Transylvania University | Attack | Junior - Andrew Welch scored five points on the week with three goals and two assists in Transylvania's 15-5 win over Carthage on Saturday. He picked up three ground balls as well in the win.
Looking Forward:
HCAC Men's Lacrosse Standings
Around the League:
HCAC Men's Lacrosse Schedule
