Forester netted four goals and added two assists for a six-point performance in Richmond’s comeback win over Bellarmine on Saturday. The sophomore scored on four of his five shots and recorded his 10th multi-goal game of the season for the Spiders.

Forester ranks fifth in the SoCon in goals per game (2.08), third in assists per game (1.23) and tied for third in points per game (3.31). The native of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. earns the weekly award for the first time in the inaugural season of SoCon lacrosse.

Hynes once again earned the weekly defensive honor with another stellar performance on Saturday for the Spiders. The sophomore defender grabbed a game-high eight ground balls and caused three turnovers, as Richmond held Bellarmine scoreless in the second half.

The native of Mahopac, N.Y. leads the Spiders with 23 caused turnovers and 51 ground balls this season. He claims Defensive Player of the Week for the third straight week and fourth time this season.

Also nominated for Offense: Matt Thistle (High Point), Chris Baxa (Mercer)

Also nominated for Defense: Colin Hart (Bellarmine), Richard Byrd (High Point), Dustin White (Mercer)

2015 Offensive Players of the Week
Feb. 10: Michael LeClair, High Point
Feb. 17: Kenny Meinsen, Furman
Feb. 24: Mitch Goldberg, Richmond
Mar. 3: Brad James, High Point
Mar. 10: Tom Moore, Jacksonville
Mar. 17: Tom Moore, Jacksonville
Mar. 24: Connor Robinson, High Point
Mar. 31: Jamie Piluso, High Point
Apr. 7: Austin Shanks, Bellarmine
Apr. 14: Kenny Meisen, Furman
Apr. 21: J.P. Forester, Richmond

2015 Defensive Players of the Week
Feb. 10: Benny Pugh, Richmond
Feb. 17: Benny Pugh, Richmond
Feb. 24: Pat Farrell, High Point
Mar. 3: Reilly McDermott, Furman
Mar. 10: Benny Pugh, Richmond
Mar. 17: Mike Nugent, Mercer
Mar. 24: Brendan Hynes, Richmond
Mar. 31: Zach Tuell, High Point
Apr. 7: Brendan Hynes, Richmond
Apr. 14: Brendan Hynes, Richmond
Apr. 21: Brendan Hynes, Richmond