BOSTON – UMBC sophomore short-stick defensive midfielder Kyle Hoff (Center Valley, Pa./Lehigh Valley) earned America East Conference Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week honors due to his outstanding efforts in the 16-7 victory over UAlbany on April 9.

Hoff aided UMBC's outstanding defensive prowess versus the Great Danes as the Retrievers allowed a season-low seven goals, including only four goals in the first 48:48 of the game. He led the defensive midfield unit with a season high four ground balls and added a caused turnover.

Moreover, Hoff scored his first career goal during UMBC's decisive 6-0 third quarter run and added an assist early in the fourth period.

UMBC (3-5 overall, 1-2 America East) heads to UMass Lowell for their final road test of the regular season on Saturday, April 16. The opening face-off at Cushing Field is set for noon.