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Spence Named to USILA National Team of the Week
3/9/2021 4:04:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – One day after being named the Patriot League Goalie of the Week, senior James Spence received another honor on Tuesday, earning a spot on the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association National Team of the Week. Spence was one of just 10 players nation-wide named to the team.
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In Saturday's 10-6 win over No. 10 Loyola, Spence tied a career-high 17 saves, with 16 of those stops coming over the final three quarters. Included were some timely stops when the Greyhounds were trying to get back in the game. After the Greyhounds pulled within 9-6 with 9:16 remaining, Spence stopped the final four shots sent his way. As a unit, Spence and the Mountain Hawks' defense held Loyola to its fewest goals in any regular season game since Mar. 12, 2016 against Duke.
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For the season, Spence owns a 6.11 goals against average and 68.8 save percentage.
On Monday, the Mountain Hawks jumped to No. 11 in all major national polls. Standing 2-0 on the season, Lehigh will return to action when it travels to Bucknell on Sunday to face the Bison. Gametime is set for 12 p.m.
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In Saturday's 10-6 win over No. 10 Loyola, Spence tied a career-high 17 saves, with 16 of those stops coming over the final three quarters. Included were some timely stops when the Greyhounds were trying to get back in the game. After the Greyhounds pulled within 9-6 with 9:16 remaining, Spence stopped the final four shots sent his way. As a unit, Spence and the Mountain Hawks' defense held Loyola to its fewest goals in any regular season game since Mar. 12, 2016 against Duke.
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For the season, Spence owns a 6.11 goals against average and 68.8 save percentage.
ÂJames Spence was a brick wall Saturday 🧱 and that earned him @PatriotLeague Goalie of the Week today 👌 pic.twitter.com/mQctEVtZgz
— Lehigh Lacrosse (@LehighLacrosse) March 8, 2021
On Monday, the Mountain Hawks jumped to No. 11 in all major national polls. Standing 2-0 on the season, Lehigh will return to action when it travels to Bucknell on Sunday to face the Bison. Gametime is set for 12 p.m.
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Like Lehigh men's lacrosse on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
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