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Navy's Miles, Giglio Earn Patriot League Weekly Honors
Attacker and goalkeeper recognized for standout performances in win over Villanova
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Patriot League announced its weekly women's lacrosse award winners, and Navy's Kayla Miles and Molly Giglio were among the student-athletes recognized. Miles was named Attacker of the Week, while Giglio was selected as Goalkeeper of the Week for their contributions in Navy's 18-5 home-opening win over Villanova.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the strong start to the season for the Navy women's lacrosse team, which is looking to build on its success from last year. The individual awards for Miles and Giglio showcase the team's depth and talent, and demonstrate Navy's ability to compete at a high level in the Patriot League.
The details
Miles recorded a career-high nine points on three goals and six assists, the fourth-most points in a single game in program history. Giglio earned the win in goal, making eight saves and holding the prolific Villanova offense to just five goals. With her first save, Giglio reached 250 career saves, becoming the fourth player in Navy history to achieve that milestone.
- Navy defeated Villanova 18-5 on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- The Patriot League announced the weekly award winners on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
The players
Kayla Miles
A Navy women's lacrosse player who was named Patriot League Attacker of the Week after her standout performance against Villanova.
Molly Giglio
A Navy women's lacrosse player who was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week after her strong showing in the win over Villanova.
What’s next
Navy will take on Delaware in a midweek road game in Newark, Del. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and live stats will be available.
The takeaway
Navy's women's lacrosse team is off to a strong start, with individual standout performances from players like Kayla Miles and Molly Giglio leading the way. The team's depth and talent suggest they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Patriot League this season.
