ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ann Sessler, senior goalie on the Nazareth women's lacrosse team, has been named Empire 8 Conference Goalie of the Week for the period that ended March 7.

A native of Cazenovia, N.Y. and a graduate of Cazenovia High School, Sessler recorded a career-high 12 saves in her first career start Saturday that resulted in am 18-10 win over 15th-ranked William Smith. Sessler played all 60 minutes for the Golden Flyers, who won their season opener.

Nazareth visits the University of Rochester Thursday at 4 p.m.