ROSEMONT, IL – Lacey Downey has been named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Week for her performance in Johns Hopkins' 15-12 win at Rutgers. This is her second B1G Midfielder of the Week honor this season.  
 
Downey had a career day in Hopkins' Big Ten opener at Rutgers. She totaled a career-best six goals and eight points to go with five ground balls, four caused turnovers and one draw control. The four caused turnovers also tied her career high. Downey went 4-of-4 on free position shots, tying the school single-game record for free position goals. Her six goals came on just eight shots.
 
Downey leads the team in ground balls (35) and free position goals (10). She also ranks second in goals (25), assists (13), points (38), caused turnovers (27) and draw controls (19).
 
Hopkins returns to action on Thursday, March 19 as the Blue Jays host the USC Trojans. Opening draw for the Big Ten contest is scheduled for 4:00 pm.