Rubenstein, a two-time All-Landmark First Team selection for the Cardinals, anchored a defense that has just allowed just 3.8 goals per game this season. Through 18 games, Rubenstein has scooped 56 groundballs and amassed 35 caused turnovers, both of which rank third in the conference.
The junior, who is the first Cardinal to earn Defensive Player of the Year accolades, will seek her third conference title this weekend as Catholic takes on The University of Scranton in the Women's Lacrosse Championship game.