Sole, Watkins Earn Women's #AEHoops Week 2 Honors

Sole, Watkins Earn Women's #AEHoops Week 2 Honors

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BOSTON - Hartford and Albany both posted perfect 2-0 records last week while Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Binghamton all picked-up wins during the second week of college hoops. The Great Danes continued their excellent play at SEFCU Arena, extending their home streak to 19-straight with victories over Army and Boston University. Hartford, Vermont and Binghamton each won true road games, including the Bearcats taking down the reigning Ivy League champions, Penn. Maine beat Saint Peter's on a neutral floor and takes on No. 4 South Carolina on Monday night. Here are the week two award winners:

Player of the Week
Imani Watkins, Binghamton, Jr., G, High Point, N.C.

  • Averaged 25.5 points, 5.5 rebound, 3.5 steals and 2.5 assists in a 1-1 week for the Bearcats.
  • Posted 26 points on 10-22 shooting along with eight rebounds and five steals in a win over defending Ivy League champion Penn.
  • Notched 25 points on 10-20 shooting with three rebounds in a road loss to Providence.
  • Shot 47.6% from the field and hit seven three-pointers during the week.

Rookie of the Week
Laia Sole, Maine, Fr., F, Igualada, Spain

  • Averaged 14. points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in a 1-1 week for the Black Bears.
  • Had 13 points, eigth rebounds and fives assists in a road loss to Harvard.
  • Poured in a team-high 16 points on 5-11 shooting along with three assists in a win over Saint Peter’s

Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 14 - Player of the Week: Taylor McCarley, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Laia Sole, Maine
Nov. 21 - Player of the Week: Imani Watkins, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Laia Sole, Maine