Carson Kraus Named NESCAC Player of the Year
- Hamilton College midfielder Carson Kraus '28 has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Men's Lacrosse Player of the Week.
- The recognition follows a dramatic victory for the Hamilton Continentals against the Williams College Ephs on April 8, 2026.
- Kraus played a decisive role in the closing moments of the game.
Hamilton College midfielder Carson Kraus ’28 has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Men’s Lacrosse Player of the Week. Kraus, a native of Garden City, New York and graduate of Garden City High School, earned the honor following a pivotal performance in conference play.
The recognition follows a dramatic victory for the Hamilton Continentals against the Williams College Ephs on April 8, 2026. In that contest, Hamilton secured a 10-9 NESCAC win at Williams’ Farley-Lamb Field in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Kraus played a decisive role in the closing moments of the game. After Hamilton rallied from a five-goal deficit in the fourth quarter, Kraus scored the winning goal with 20.6 seconds remaining on the clock to cap the comeback.
Impact on Team Standings
The victory contributed to Hamilton’s season record, bringing the team to 7-5 overall and 4-4 within the NESCAC. Conversely, the loss left Williams with a season record of 5-6 and a 2-5 mark in conference play.
The match was characterized by a late-game surge from the Continentals, who managed to overcome the deficit in the final period to secure the one-goal win.