Rockhurst junior defender Chony Garza have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Defensive Player of the Week in women's lacrosse, it was announced by the league office Monday. 
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Chony Garza, #24 Rockhurst
Jr. | D | Brentwood, Tenn.
Major: Nursing
Team Result: 16-10 W vs. McKendree (4/24) | 19-7 L vs. #9 Maryville (4/26)
 

• Posted 10 caused turnovers and four ground balls in two conference matches.
• Against McKendree, caused seven turnovers and grabbed two ground balls to keep the Hawks chances at a top-two seed alive.
• Had three caused turnovers and two ground balls against #9 Maryville.
• Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
• Last Hawks' Defensive Player of the Week: Kylee Pickens (4/13/26)