The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced on Mar. 24 that Paige Kiani of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s lacrosse team has been selected as the Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Athlete of the Week for her performance during March 16-22.
Kiani’s recognition comes after she contributed to two victories for UW-Eau Claire, including setting a program record with ten goals in a single game against Augustana College (Illinois) and tying the single-game points mark with twelve. She also scored four goals on six shots in a win over Aurora University (Illinois).
The award is determined by an anonymous vote among WIAC head coaches and Sports Information Directors. The announcement highlights Kiani’s role in helping her team achieve a 2-0 record during the week.
UW-Eau Claire Blugolds serve both their campus and surrounding community through collegiate athletics, according to the official website. The Blugolds utilize various facilities for their twenty-five intercollegiate teams, also noted by the official website. Since its inception, their Hall of Fame has enshrined 271 athletes, coaches, and administrators.
The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds operate under the university’s athletics department and field more than two dozen varsity sports teams for men and women. Based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, they represent both their institution and engage with local residents according to information from their official site.
