Calvin University senior Ethan Boelens was named MIAA Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
 
Boelens (Round Lake, Ill./Grayslake Central) won the award thanks to his work in wins by the Knights last week against Illinois Tech (10-9 on March 20) and Benedictine (12-8 on March 23) to help the team improve to 6-3 so far this season.
 
In the two wins, Boelens led a defense that was missing several contributors. Boelens caused six turnovers in the two games and added five ground balls while also playing a key role in the Knights' 92.5 percent clear percentage over the two contests.
 
This season, Boelens leads the Knights with 26 caused turnovers and ranks second with 33 ground balls.
 
This marks the second time this season Boelens has taken home MIAA Defensive Player of the Week honors, having also won the award on March 11.
 
Calvin men's lacrosse will return to action on Saturday, March 30, when it hosts North Central in a game scheduled to start at 1:00 PM at Zuidema Field.