Vermont's Crymble, UMass Lowell's Lopez Earn #AEHoops Week 2 Awards
BOSTON – Through two weeks of games, Stony Brook remains the lone undefeated team in the conference behind its first 3-0 start since the 1997-98 season. The Seawolves' latest win was a 56-51 road victory over previously undefeated Fairleigh Dickinson.
In the past week, America East teams have recorded victories over opponents hailing from the Ivy League, Patriot League and CAA. Binghamton and Maine are currently riding three-game winning streaks after both suffered opening night losses.
More non-conference games will be played throughout the week and all America East home games will be streamed live on ESPN3 all season long.
Here are this week’s award winners:
Player of the Week
Hanna Crymble, Vermont – So., F, Champlin, Minn.
- Led the Catamounts to 2-1 week behind a monster double-double against Howard (37 points, 13 rebounds)
- Shot 54% in three games
- Also averaged 7.0 rebounds per game
- It is her first career #AEHoops Player of the Week honor
Rookie of the Week
Paula Lopez, UMass Lowell – Fr., G, Leon, Spain
- Led the River Hawks in scoring in three of her first four career games
- Led all freshman last week with 16.0 points per game
- Shot 48% from the field, behind a 7-for-10 outing against Longwood
- It is her first second consecutive #AEHoops Rookie of the Week award
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 13 – Player of the Week: Shania Johnson, Stony Brook; Rookie of the Week: Paula Lopez, UMass Lowell
Nov. 20 – Player of the Week: Hanna Crymble, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Paula Lopez, UMass Lowell
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