BOSTON – UAlbany and Maine continued their dominant starts to conference play with nearly one third of #AEHoops action complete, while Vermont extended its win streak to three last week with a victory.
The Week That Was
- The Great Danes are rounding into form, going 2-0 last week with both wins by 12+ points. At 6-0 they’re off to their best start since the 2015-16 season.
- Maine played just once last week and took down UMBC by a 71-54 score to improve to 4-0 in conference play.
- Vermont, Binghamton, UMBC and NJIT are all sitting at 3-2 in conference play. The Catamounts have won three straight after starting 0-2, while Binghamton and NJIT both went 1-1 last week.
Looking Ahead
- Women’s #AEHoops action starts on Monday as UNH travels to Bryant. Action continues on Wednesday, including a matchup between Maine and Vermont as each looks to extend their winning streak.
- Wednesday also features UAlbany going to Binghamton, as the Bearcats look for the upset.
- On Saturday, Maine travels to Binghamton while NJIT welcomes Vermont in a pair of matchups that could decide seeding at the end of the year.
A reminder that every round of the Jersey Mikes #AEPlayoffs will take place on the higher seed’s home court so earning home court advantage will prove crucial once again. The league champion will earn an automatic berth into the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.
America East Links
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The women’s #AEHoops preseason poll was announced on Oct. 19.
2022-23 Weekly Award Winners (Jan. 16)
Player of the Week
Adrianna Smith, Maine – So., Forward, Reston, Va.
- Scored 25 points with ten rebounds and five assists in a victory over UMBC.
- Registered #AEHoops leading 9th double-double in 30 minutes while shooting 11-for-19 from the field.
- This is Smith’s second Women’s #AEHoops Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Ella Wanzer, Binghamton – R-Fr. – Guard, Buffalo, N.Y.
- Averaged 24.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in a 1-1 week.
- Scored 26 points with two steals and four threes in a loss to NJIT.
- Finished with 23 points, five triples, seven rebounds and two steals in a win against UMass Lowell.
- This is Wanzer’s third Women’s #AEHoops Rookie of the Week award this season.
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 14 – Player of the Week: Ellen Hahne, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Jadyn Weltz, Binghamton
Nov. 21 – Player of the Week: Kiara Bell, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Ella Wanzer, Binghamton
Nov. 28 – Player of the Week: Emma Utterback, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Breezie Williams, New Hampshire
Dec. 5 – Player of the Week: Catherine Gilwee, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Ella Wanzer, Binghamton
Dec. 12 – Player of the Week: Ellen Hahne, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Jaycie Christopher, Maine
Dec. 19 – Player of the Week: Helene Haegerstrand, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Alejandra Zuniga, NJIT
Dec. 27 – Player of the Week: Helene Haegerstrand, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Avery O’Connor, New Hampshire
Jan. 3 – Player of the Week: K.K. White, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Sarah Talon, Maine
Jan. 9 – Player of the Week: Adrianna Smith, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Alejandra Zuniga, NJIT
Jan. 16 – Player of the Week: Adrianna Smith, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Ella Wanzer, Binghamton
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