BOSTON – The second full week of conference play in America East women’s basketball concluded on Tuesday as Hartford completed a sweep of New Hampshire. The Hawks were the only team to win both games last week.
The week included three one-possession games in league play and another that was put out of reach with a few late free throws. Full schedule/results
For the first time this season, five series are scheduled for this upcoming week. UMBC will host Stony Brook, UAlbany hosts Vermont, Binghamton plays host to Hartford, NJIT welcomes UMass Lowell and Maine brings the nation’s fourth-longest win streak to New Hampshire. Any schedule changes will be announced on Twitter @AEHoopsNews.
Here are the week #5 women’s basketball awards:
Player of the Week
Juliet Esadah, UMBC – Gr., Forward, Henrico, Va.
- Averaged 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in 1-1 series split with Binghamton.
- Shot 65% on the week and led the Retrievers to victory with a double-double in the series opener.
- This is Esadah’s first career #AEHoops award.
Rookie of the Week
Anna Olson, Vermont – Fr., Forward, Monticello, Minn.
- Averaged 12.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in two conference road games.
- Olson dished out a team-high four assists in Saturday’s win to draw a series split with NJIT.
- This is her second consecutive Rookie of the Week award and second overall.
2020 Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 30 – Player of the Week: Asiah Dingle, Stony Brook; Rookie of the Week: Alexia Nelson, UMBC
Dec. 7 – Player of the Week: Amanda Torres, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Lyzi Litwinko, NJIT
Dec. 14 – Player of the Week: Blanca Millan, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Lyzi Litwinko, NJIT
Dec. 23 – Player of the Week: Blanca Millan, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Anna Olson, Vermont
Dec. 29 – Player of the Week: Juliet Esadah, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Anna Olson, Vermont
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