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NAPERVILLE, Ill. (March 16, 2026) – The North Central College men's lacrosse team earned its first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) weekly awards of the season after a two-game spring break week, as Wyatt Hunt was named the Offensive Player of the Week, while Beck Hagen secured the defensive honor. It marks the first time since 2021 that the program has swept the conference's weekly awards.
 
Both Hunt and Hagen earn the distinction for the first time in their careers.
 
Hunt led the Cardinal offense with five goals over two games against Penn College and Centre College last week. He notched his first hat trick of the season against Penn College last Monday, March 9, before contributing two goals and an assist against Centre on Tuesday.  
 
Hagen recorded 83 minutes in goal and racked up 20 saves over the two contests for a .526 clip. He recorded 13 saves against Penn College and added seven against Centre.
 
North Central is set to host DePauw University on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. inside Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.