WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saint Joseph's attackman Will Barber was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week on Monday afternoon, the conference office announced.
 
Barber played a key role in the Hawks' 11-9 road victory over No. 14/16 Villanova. The redshirt freshman recorded his first collegiate goal before going on to notch his first career hat trick against the Wildcats. He finished the afternoon with three goals and one assist, while also contributing a caused turnover and a ground ball.
 
The win marked Saint Joseph's third consecutive season with a ranked road victory and secured the first signature win of the Scott Meehan era.