Hempstead, NY - Hofstra redshirt junior Nikki Mennella earned national honors as she was named the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association National Offensive Player of the Week, it was announced today by the organization. 

Mennella shared the award with Lauren Lapointe of Maryland. 

This is the second time in Mennella's career she has garnered IWLCA weekly honors after earning the same award on April 22, 2025. Prior to earning the award last season, she was the first Hofstra player to receive the honor since Alyssa Parrella on March 16, 2021. 

Mennella keyed the 13-10 win over Towson this past Saturday. 

Mennella posted eight points on six goals and two assists, while also adding eight ground balls in the win to make the Pride 3-0 in league play. 

For Mennella, it was the third time this season she has scored six or more goals in a game and the ninth time in her career. The eight draw controls tied her season high. Mennella's six goals tied her season-high, most recently achieved at Marist on February 26. The eight points also tied her season-high, also occurring at Marist. The eight draw controls tied her season-high, established at Campbell on March 22. 

Mennella, who committed only one turnover in the contest, came up big when her team needed her the most. After Towson tied the score at seven midway through the third quarter, Mennella had a personal 3-0 run to make it 10-7 and give Hofstra the lead for good.