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Loudonville Today
By the People, for the People
Siena Lacrosse Players Earn MAAC Weekly Honors
DeBellis and Banek recognized for standout performances
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:39pm
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The Siena men's lacrosse team had two players earn weekly awards from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) after their recent performances. Midfielder Dominick DeBellis was named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week, while goaltender Liam Banek was selected as the MAAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Why it matters
Siena's lacrosse program has been on the rise in recent years, and these individual accolades highlight the team's growing talent and competitiveness within the MAAC conference. Strong performances from key players like DeBellis and Banek are crucial for Siena to continue its success and potentially make a deep postseason run.
The details
DeBellis, a junior, led the Saints in scoring during the past week with 8 goals and 2 assists. His offensive outburst helped Siena secure a pair of conference wins. Meanwhile, Banek, a sophomore goaltender, anchored the Siena defense with 26 saves across the two games, including a career-high 17 stops in one contest.
- The awards were announced on March 31, 2026.
The players
Dominick DeBellis
A junior midfielder for the Siena men's lacrosse team who was named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Liam Banek
A sophomore goaltender for the Siena men's lacrosse team who was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Siena
The men's lacrosse team from Siena College, a private Franciscan liberal arts college located in Loudonville, New York.
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
The NCAA Division I conference that Siena's men's lacrosse team competes in.
The takeaway
Siena's men's lacrosse team is continuing to build momentum, with standout individual performances from players like DeBellis and Banek earning them conference recognition. This bodes well for the Saints' chances of contending for a MAAC championship and potentially earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
