BOSTON – UMBC improved to 4-1-1 with a pair of wins last week while UMass Lowell also posted an unbeaten week.
Fifteen more non-conference games take place this weekend, including five on ESPN+.
The preseason poll was announced on August 8.
2022 #AEWSOC Weekly Award Winners – Sept. 6
Offensive Player of the Week
Ioanna Papatheodorou, UMass Lowell – So., Forward, Nea Erithaia, Greece
- Tallied a league-best seven points in two games last week.
- Had a hat trick and an assist in win over Stonehill on Thursday.
- This is Papatheodorou’s first #AEWSOC Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season and second of her career (10/4/21).
Defensive Player of the Week
Alyssa Clearfield, UMBC – So., Defender, Columbia, Md.
- Played center back in all 180 minutes of UMBC’s action last week.
- Led a defensive unit that allowed just one shot on goal in two shutout wins
- Had an assist in the Retrievers’ win over LIU.
- This is Clearfield’s first career #AEWSOC Defensive Player of the Week award.
Rookie of the Week
Emily Jozak, UAlbany – Fr., Forward, Wayne, N.J.
- Recorded a hat trick in UAlbany’s win over Rider on Wednesday.
- The three goals and six points tied a UAlbany Division I program record.
- This is Jozak’s first career #AEWSOC Rookie of the Week honor.
2022 #AEWSOC Weekly Award Winners
Aug. 22 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ciara Adams, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Nicole Scott, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Madison Michaud, Maine
Aug. 29 – Offensive Player of the Week: Birte Speck, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Molly Saylor, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Jordane Pinette, Maine
Sept. 6 - Offensive Player of the Week: Ioanna Papatheodorou, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Alyssa Clearfield, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Emily Jozak, UAlbany
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