BEVERLY, Mass. – On Monday, the Conference of New England (CNE) announced its weekly report with sophomore Ben Costanzo (Chester, Conn.) being named the men's lacrosse specialist of the week. 

Costanzo went 31-41 from the face off circle for the Hawks in a 2-0 week with 17 grounders and an assist. Ben started the week with a 16-21 performance with an assist and nine ground balls in a 15-4 victory over Marymount University. Costanzo added a 15-20 day with eight more grounders in a 11-6 win over the University of Saint Joseph. 

Costanzo and the Hawks start conference play this week taking on Roger Williams on Wednesday in Bristol, Rhode Island before returning home Saturday against Endicott College. 

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF NEW ENGLAND:
Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 10 full member and five associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition, and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers championships in 20 intercollegiate sports.

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