OSKALOOSA — Breck Putzier (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) was again a menace around the opposing goal, and for his efforts he was chosen as the NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week award Tuesday.
The senior collected his third national honor of the year (sixth of his career) after leading WPU (7-3, 6-0 Heart) to two Heart of America Athletic Conference wins last week.
The senior started his week with five goals and four assists last Tuesday versus Missouri Valley. He also managed four ground balls and three caused turnovers.
Last Friday, he tacked on five goals and eight assists against Columbia, while also tallying five ground balls.
For the year, Putzier leads WPU in goals (42), assists (50), and points (92). He has also produced 36 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. The senior has tallied at least one goal and one assist in every game this year, and has hit the double-digit mark in points four times (high of 15).
Putzier leads the NAIA in assists and points, while also sitting second nationally in goals.
William Penn has won three national awards in 2025.