Hartford junior midfielder Sandra Kayulu (Winchester, Mass./Winchester) and New Hampshire forward Chiara Best (Rose Valley, Pa./Strathaven) were named Adidas America East Player and Rookie of the Week on October 22.
Kayulu had two goals and two assists as the Hawks posted two America East wins to move into first place in the conference. Kayulu set up Jeanette Akerlund just 1:58 into overtime on Friday night as the Hawks defeated Maine, 2-1. She added two goals and an assist in a 5-3 win over New Hampshire on Sunday.
Best had six points as the Wildcats moved into third place in America East. She had a hat trick in the 4-1 win over Vermont Friday and added an assist in the loss to Hartford on Sunday.