CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Three America East softball players who led their teams to wins last week are the conference's weekly award winners for week two:
Player of the Week
Taylor Hall, Jr., Catcher, UMBC
- Hit .444 (4-for-9) with two doubles and four RBI in four games last week.
- Also walked seven times and had a .688 on base percentage.
- Reached base four times and delivered an RBI double in a win over Iona Saturday.
Pitcher of the WeekJessica Holte, Fr., Pitcher, UMBC
- Went 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA last week, allowed just three runs in 15 innings of work.
- Allowed one run on eight hits in a complete-game effort to earn a win over Niagara Friday.
- Hurled eight innings while giving up just one run in a win over Elon Saturday.
Rookie of the Week
Elizabeth Snow, Fr., Catcher/Utility, Albany
- Delivered a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning of Albany's 10-inning win over Marshall Friday.
- Batted .286 for the week (4-for-14) with three RBI.
Around the League
- Three America East teams played last week with Albany and Stony Brook kicking off their seasons.
- UMBC (6-2) won all four of its games at Elon's Tournament.
- Albany went 2-2 with victories over Marshall and Northern Illinois.
- Hartford opens its season this weekend.
2014 Softball Weekly Awards
Feb. 18 - Player of the Week: Lisa Cadogan, Binghamton
Pitcher of the Week: Demi Laney, Binghamton
Rookie of the Week: Jaclyn Buckley, UMBC
Feb. 25 - Player of the Week: Taylor Hall, UMBC
Pitcher of the Week: Jessica Holte, UMBC
Rookie of the Week: Elizabeth Snow, Albany