Maine Bests Two Ranked Opponents, Lands Pair of #AEFH Weekly Awards

Maine Bests Two Ranked Opponents, Lands Pair of #AEFH Weekly Awards

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BOSTON – It was a big week for the Maine Black Bears, who tallied two wins over ranked opponents and climbed to #19 in the national field hockey rankings. The Black Bears improved to 3-0 on the season by defeating then 19th-ranked Boston University 2-1 Friday followed by a 2-1 overtime victory over #24 Ohio State.
 
#21 Albany earned its first win of the season in its home opener, shutting out Patriot League foe Colgate 5-0. California also picked up a shutout victory over Miami (Ohio), the Bears’ first clean slate since September 8 of last year.
 
Here are the conference’s weekly award winners:
 
Offensive Player of the Week
Libby Riedl, Maine – Sr., Midfield, Port Moody, British Columbia
  • Scored the game-winning goal in overtime against #24 Ohio State.
  • It was her second game-winner in three games.
  • Recorded six shots in two games combined, including a game-high five against the Buckeyes.
  • This is Riedl’s first Offensive Player of the Week award this season and fourth of her career.
 
Defensive Player of the Week
Danielle Mentink, California – Jr., Goalkeeper, Davis, California
  • Did not allow a goal in Cal’s win against Miami.
  • Mentink tallied five saves and was perfect against the Red Hawks’ five penalty corner attempts.
  • It was her second career shutout and the Bears’ first win over the Red Hawks since 2006.
  • Mentink was named #AEFH Defensive Player of the Week for the first time this season and second time in her career.
 
Rookie of the Week
Mia Borley, Maine – Fr., Goalkeeper, Durham, England
  • Allowed just one goal in each game against two ranked opponents.
  • Compiled seven saves in the two wins combined.
  • The freshman is 3-0 with a 0.98 goals against average to start the season.
  • It is her first career #AEFH weekly award.
 
Weekly Award Winners
Aug. 28 – Offensive Player of the Week: Torrie Huk, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Eva Berkhout, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Eline van den Bosch, UC Davis
Sept. 4 – Offensive Player of the Week: Libby Riedl, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Danielle Mentink, Cal; Rookie of the Week: Mia Borley, Maine
 
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