BOSTON – A thrilling final week of the regular season featured a handful of win-or-go-home games with two postseason bids on the line. UMass Lowell topped No. 16 Stanford for the first time in program history to secure a championship berth.
In a must-win against UAlbany on Sunday, the Cardinal got an overtime goal from Corinne Zanolli to clinch the final spot. #1 Monmouth and #4 UMass Lowell will open championship play Thursday at 12 p.m. in the semifinals. #2 Maine will take on #3 Stanford in the second semifinal. The two winners will meet for the title on Saturday. For complete championship information visit #AEFH Championship Central.
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#AEFH Weekly Award Winners – April 19
Offensive Player of the Week
Berbel Rozema, UMass Lowell – So., Forward, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Scored two goals in crucial 3-2 win over Stanford.
- Rozema’s final tally proved to be the difference.
- This is her first career Offensive Player of the Week award.
Defensive Player of the Week
Cato Knipping, California – So., Goalkeeper, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Saved 19 shots in crucial 3-0 week for Cal.
- Knipping allowed just two goals in three must-win games to close the season.
- This is her first career Defensive Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell – Fr., Goalkeeper, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
- Made seven saves in critical win over No. 16 Stanford.
- Allowed two goals to help the River Hawks get back to the postseason.
- This is her second Rookie of the Week award.
Spring 2021 Weekly Award Winners
Mar. 2 – Offensive Player of the Week: Finn Caron, New Hampshire; Defensive Player & Rookie of the Week: Nikki Tredwell, New Hampshire
Mar. 9 – Offensive Player of the Week: Finn Caron, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Mirthe Gans, UMass Lowell
Mar. 16 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kate Miller, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Jemma Woods, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Rosalie Post, New Hampshire
Mar. 23 – Offensive Player of the Week: Corinne Zanolli, Stanford; Defensive Player of the Week: Julie Rodijk, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Poppy Lambert, Maine
Mar. 30 – Offensive Player of the Week: Chloe Walton, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Kate O’Hogan, Monmouth; Rookie of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell
April 6 – Offensive Player of the Week: Annick van Lange, Monmouth; Defensive Player of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Lara Mortz, UAlbany
April 13 – Offensive Player of the Week: Corinne Zanolli, Stanford; Defensive Player of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Mirthe Gans, UMass Lowell
April 19 – Offensive Player of the Week: Berbel Rozema, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Cato Knipping, California; Rookie of the Week: Eleonore Boekhorst, UMass Lowell
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