Stony Brook and New Hampshire Capture #AEWLAX Week #2 Awards
BOSTON - Two more #AEWLAX teams earned season-opening victories this past week. New Hampshire went 2-0 over the weekend as No. 3/4 Stony Brook defeated No. 13/14 Colorado, 15-5.
The majority of #AEWLAX games will appear AmericaEast.TV, the place to watch free live content on any device, including the network's Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Android TV OTT channels. Select will air on ESPN+ or ESPN3, home to over 250 America East school-produced events this year. Full #AEWLAX Schedule/Results
Here are the conference's weekly award winners:
Offensive Player of the Week
Taryn Ohlmiller, Stony Brook - Jr., Attack, Islip, N.Y.
- Had a 10-point weekend with eight of them coming against No. 13/14 Colorado (3G, 5A) in Stony Brook's season-opening victory.
- Also had five ground balls and a draw control.
- This is Ohlmiller's first Offensive Player of the Week honor of the year.
Defensive Player of the Week
Anna Tesoriero, Stony Brook - Sr., Goalkeeper, Huntington, N.Y.
- Made 26 saves over the weekend and only allowed five goals against No. 13/14 Colorado.
- Recorded a .619 save percentage and an 8.00 GAA over the weekend.
- This is Tesoriero's first Defensive Player of the Week of the year.
Rookie of the Week
Issy Torres, New Hampshire - Fr., Goalkeeper, Elmhurst, IL
- Stopped 17 of 33 shots on goal in 2-0 week for UNH.
- Had a .515 save percentage and an 8.87 GAA.
- This is Torres' first #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 18 - Offensive Player of the Week: Kendra Harbinger, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Carly Tolino, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Hailey Carroll, UAlbany
Feb. 25 - Offensive Player of the Week: Taryn Ohlmiller, Stony Brook; Defensive Player of the Week: Anna Tesoriero, Stony Brook; Rookie of the Week: Issy Torres, New Hampshire
About America East: The America East provides its member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both collegiate and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field.
- #3Pillars - Building the Complete Student-Athlete -