Xikis, Chavez Named Player, Rookie of Week

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Stony Brook sophomore goalkeeper EJ Xikis and Binghamton midfielder Adam Chavez were named Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, by America East on September 20.

Xikis (Wantagh, N.Y./St. John the Baptist) faced 18 shots and made 11 saves as the Seawolves won 2-0 at Hofstra Sunday. Stony Brook, under first-year coach Cesar Markovic, is now 4-1-0 and has matched its 2003 win total.

Chavez (Endicott, N.Y./Union Endicott) of Binghamton had two goals and three assists as the Bearcats were 1-0-1. Chavez had an assist in the 2-2 tie at Siena Wednesday and added two goals and two assists in a 5-0 win at Niagara Saturday.