RICHMOND, VA -- Sophomore Curtis Dickson, who led the University of Delaware men’s lacrosse team to a 1-1 week in Colonial Athletic Association play, including a 12-11 victory over No. 10 ranked Drexel on Wednesday, has been named the CAA Men’s Lacrosse Player of the Week for the period ending April 13.

An attackman from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia (Riverside High School), Dickson (at right) earned the award for the third time this season after also being honored during the weeks of February 18 and February 25. Freshman Trevor Moore of Robert Morris, a native of Coquitlam, British Columbia, was named the CAA Rookie of the Week after scoring nine goals in two games last week.

Dickson enjoyed a big week on the offensive end himself as the Blue Hens (8-5, 2-2 CAA) knocked off No. 10 Drexel 12-11 Wednesday night at home before falling to No. 20 Hofstra 11-8 on Saturday. He had a hand in 12 of his team’s 20 goals during the week as he scored nine times and dished out three assists. He also had 26 shots on goal, scooped up four groundballs, and had one caused turnovers in the two outings.

In the win over Drexel, Dickson scored a career-high six goals and and dished out an assist as the Blue Hens held off the Dragons. Dickson scored twice in the final two minutes, including the game-winner as his tally with 57 seconds left put the Hens up 12-10.

In the loss at Hofstra, Dickson netted three goals to collect his eighth hat-trick of the season and 10th of his career and also dished out two assists. His goal with with 8:48 left to play pulled Delaware to within 8-7, but Hofstra scored the next three goals to take control.

Dickson, who leads the team and the CAA in both goals (41) and points (55), has now scored a goal in 22 straight games, the fourth longest streak in UD history and longest since the 1981 season. The 41 totals goals rank No. 3 in the nation behind only Max Quinzani (43) and Zack Greer (42) from Duke.

Delaware will continue action this Saturday when the Blue Hens host Robert Morris at 1 p.m. at Rullo Stadium. Delaware will celebrate 60 years of men’s lacrosse with a host of alumni set to return for the game and be honored.