RICHMOND , Va. - After a strong performance this past week, freshman midfielder Anna Kopecka has been recognized by the Colonial Athletic Association earning Rookie of the Week honors for the week ending March 21.

George Mason split games this week at New Hampshire and Columbia. The Prague, Czech Republic, native posted four goals, including the double overtime game-winner at Columbia, five draw controls, four caused turnovers and four ground balls.

"We are very proud of how Anna has played this season," noted head coach Lauren Rywak . "She has had a seamless transition to the collegiate level of lacrosse and we are anticipating a great career for her here at Mason."

At New Hampshire, the freshman scored once for the Patriots, but it was at Columbia that Kopecka led Mason to victory. In the final period of regulation, the Patriots trailed by a two-goal deficit and with 2:16 left to play, Kopecka scored unassisted to cut the deficit to one. Teammate Caitlin Formato knotted the score 63 seconds later as the pair forced overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, the teams entered a sudden-victory situation and in the game's 68^th minute, Kopecka scored off an assist from Chelsea Gamble to seal the team's 14-13 double overtime victory. In the game, Kopecka tallied three goals on six shots, three ground balls, two draw controls and two caused turnovers.

Just eight games into the season, Kopecka has been a key contributor for the Patriots. She is second on the team with 13 goals and has 10 draw controls, seven caused turnovers and six ground balls.

Mason completed its extended road swing at Columbia and opens its home slate on Wednesday, March 23 against American. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. at George Mason Stadium.