New Hampshire sophomore forward Chiara Best (Rose Valley, Pa./Strath Haven) and Hartford senior back Patty Woodson (Enfield, Conn./Fermi) shared America East Player of the Week honors and Stony Brook goalkeeper Cindy Bennett (Canton, Mich./Belleville) was named Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced on Monday, October 14.
Best, playing in just her third game after suffering an injury in the preseason, scored the game's lone goal in a 1-0 win at Northeastern Friday (October 11) night. The win pushed the Wildcats record to 3-0 in America East.
Woodson scored a goal and added an assist as Hartford won at Maine, 4-2, on Friday (October 11). Her goal in the 55th minute broke a 2-2 tie and was the game-winner as the Hawks improved to 2-0 in America East.
Bennett returned from a shoulder injury and made five saves as the Seawolves shut out Boston University, 1-0, Friday night (October 11). After missing nearly seven games, she returned to notch her second career shutout and end the Terriers' 27-game home unbeaten streak vs. America East teams.