The Metro Conference announced this week that Romane Lanni, a freshman forward for the Golden Griffins, has been named Rookie of the Week after a standout performance that highlighted the team’s early season surge.
Clutch Moments Define Lanni’s Impact
In the 2‑1 win over Colgate on August 27, Lanni struck the decisive goal in the 78th minute and later set up a teammate with a precise pass, registering her first collegiate assist. Both scores came from loose balls that she recovered under pressure, underscoring her knack for turning scramble situations into scoring chances.
Through the first four matches, Lanni leads the Griffins in scoring with five points — two goals and an assist — and her two goals have each proved to be game‑winners. The conference now lists her among the top four players for game‑winning goals, a testament to her timely contributions.
The Griffins are scheduled to face Buffalo on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Broadview Stadium in Amherst, a non‑conference matchup that will test the rookie’s ability to sustain her early form against a different style of play.
Born in Prevost, Quebec, Lanni brings a quiet confidence to the pitch, a trait she says was cultivated on the small fields of her hometown before she moved north to pursue her collegiate career at Canisius University.