TRAFFORD, Pa. – For the second consecutive week, Allegheny College's Garin Stearns (Hudson, Ohio/Revere) was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the Week.
 
Stearns continued to rack up saves in a pair of contests against Shenandoah University and Bridgewater College. The Gator goalie went 1-1 with a 9.00 goals-against average, 34 saves, and a .654 save percentage. 
 
Against the Hornets, Stearns made 18 saves, third-most in a game in team history, and collected a season-high eight ground balls. He then guided Allegheny to a 13-8 win over Bridgewater with 16 saves and a .667 save percentage. Stearns also caused one turnover in the winning effort.
 
On the year, Stearns ranks 19th nationally in saves per game (15.75) and 34th in save percentage (60.0%).
 
The Gators are set to host the College of Wooster in their next home game on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m.