Northeastern junior Sarah Broderick (Harwich, Mass/Harwich) and Drexel forward Miranda Benicki (Edinburg, Scotland/The Mary Eskine School) were named America East Player and Rookie of the Week on October 22.
Broderick had three goals in three games last week for the Huskies. Broderick scored a pair of goals in NU's win over Albany and then added another score in a crucial victory over Maine.
Benicki tallied her first goal and assist of her collegiate career this past week. Benicki recorded two goals, both game-winners, and one assist to lead Drexel to three straight victories. Benicki scored the game-winners in Drexel's 2-1 victory over St. Joseph's and 2-1 overtime win over Towson. She also assisted on the game-winning goal in Drexel's 2-1 win over Hofstra giving Benicki five points for the week.