Ella Forcucci Named MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week

Canisius University freshman Ella Forcucci has been named the Jersey Mike’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week. The announcement was made by the conference office on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Forcucci earned the honor after a productive stretch of play, scoring eight goals across two games during the week leading up to the announcement.

This latest recognition marks the eighth weekly conference award of Forcucci’s career. The Orchard Park, New York native has established herself as a consistent offensive threat for the Canisius program since joining the team as a freshman.

Consistent Performance Throughout the Season

The Rookie of the Week award on April 6 is part of a recurring pattern of success for Forcucci during the 2026 season. Earlier in the year, she received similar recognition for her contributions on the field.

On February 16, 2026, Forcucci was named both the MAAC Rookie of the Week and the Offensive Player of the Week. During that period, she recorded eight goals and one assist over a two-game span.

the conference office recognized her again on March 2, 2026, when she was once more named the Jersey Mike’s MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week.

These honors highlight Forcucci’s ability to maintain a high level of scoring efficiency throughout the spring campaign, frequently delivering multi-goal performances in critical matchups.

By securing eight weekly conference awards in a single season, the freshman has become one of the most decorated newcomers in the current MAAC women’s lacrosse landscape.