Women's Lacrosse

Illinois Tech's Martinez, Marian's Johnson Earn Initial 2026 NACC Women's Lacrosse Weekly Honors

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (naccsports.org) --- Illinois Institute of Technology senior Antonia Martinez (Atlanta, Ga.) and Marian University sophomore Emma Johnson (Fishers, Ind.) have been named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Women's Lacrosse Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 16-22, 2026, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.

Defense --- Emma Johnson, So., G, Marian University
Johnson, a sophomore goalie, made nine saves and had a .643 save percentage to lead Marian to a 6-5, season-opening win at Elmhurst. She also had four ground balls in the victory over the Blue Jays.

Offense --- Antonia Martinez, Sr., A, Illinois Institute of Technology
Martinez, a senior attack, opend the 2026 season by tallying eight points on five goals and three assists in Illinois Tech's 15-12, season-opening win at Illinois Wesleyan. She currently leads all NACC players in goals, assists, and points. Martinez had five goals on 11 shots overall.