WINTHROP, Mass. - Following a pair of commanding Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) victories, Norwich University women's lacrosse senior goalkeeper
Bailey Ingala (West Hartford, Conn.) has been named GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time this season and fourth time in her career, while senior midfielder
Caitlyn Fielder (East Calais, Vt.) earned her fourth GNAC Honor Roll selection of the 2026 campaign, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Ingala anchored the Cadets to a 2-0 week in conference play, playing all 120 minutes in goal while totaling 21 saves and posting a 7.00 goals-against average alongside a 60.0 save percentage. The senior delivered one of the most impactful performances of her season in a 14-9 road victory over Simmons University, recording a career-high 18 saves while reaching the 200-save milestone for her collegiate career.
Her effort proved decisive in preserving Norwich's lead throughout the contest, particularly during Simmons' late push, where Ingala turned aside multiple quality scoring opportunities to maintain control of the game. She followed with another steady performance in a 14-5 home victory over Regis College, making three saves while organizing a defensive unit that held the Pride to five goals and limited second-chance opportunities.
Across both contests, Ingala's command in the crease and ability to respond in high-pressure moments played a central role in extending Norwich's conference winning streak to three games.
Fielder, meanwhile, powered the Cadets on both ends of the field with a dominant all-around week, totaling 12 points on seven goals and five assists while contributing across every phase of play. The senior midfielder opened the stretch with a seven-point performance in the win over Simmons, scoring four goals and adding three assists as Norwich built an early advantage and withstood a late surge.
She followed with another standout outing against Regis, recording five points on a hat trick and two assists while helping Norwich pull away in the second half. Across the two victories, Fielder shot an efficient 70.0 percent from the field, placing nine of her 10 shots on goal.
Beyond her offensive production, Fielder made a significant impact defensively and in transition, totaling nine ground balls, four draw controls, and seven caused turnovers. She generated a game-high six caused turnovers in the win over Regis, disrupting possession and helping fuel Norwich's decisive second-half run.
Together, Ingala's stability in goal and Fielder's versatility across the field helped guide Norwich through a pivotal week of conference play, as the Cadets continued to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Norwich returns to action on Tuesday, Mar. 31, hosting Rivier University under the lights at 7:00 p.m. on Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium.
