BOSTON – Vermont stretched its win streak to five games with a pair of impressive victories and UMBC also went 2-0 this week. Both programs sit at 5-2 in conference play, while UAlbany won its lone game to stay perfect at 7-0 in conference play.
The Week That Was
- Vermont opened its week with 61-52 victory over Maine, outscoring the Black Bears by 14 in the second half. The Catamounts then took down NJIT 65-32 for the largest margin of victory in #AEHoops action this year, their fifth consecutive victory.
- UMBC beat UMass Lowell 76-59 to start the week and then outlasted New Hampshire 62-57 in overtime to improve to 5-2 in #AEHoops action.
- UMass Lowell earned its first #AEHoops win of the year, taking down Bryant with four players scoring in double figures.
Looking Ahead
- Women’s #AEHoops action on Wednesday features NJIT at UMBC, as the Highlanders look to snap the Retrievers’ two-game win streak.
- UAlbany and Maine face off on Saturday with first place in the conference possibly on the line in Orono. The Great Danes (7-0) currently are atop the standings, with the Black Bears (5-1) right behind them.
- Vermont hosts Binghamton on Wednesday and then travels to UMBC on Saturday as the team seeks to extend its winning streak.
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. 23)
Player of the Week
Kayla Cooper, UAlbany – Jr., Guard, Frederick, Md.
- Posted 18 points, 13 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes against Binghamton
- Helped UAlbany improve to 7-0 in #AEHoops play and shot 9-for-14 from the floor.
- This is Cooper’s second career Women’s #AEHoops Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Jadyn Weltz, Binghamton – Fr., Guard, Ontario, Canada
- Averaged 8.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals against UAlbany and Maine.
- Finished with six points, six steals, five assists and three rebounds in a four-point loss to the Great Danes.
- Contributed ten points, ten rebounds, three assists and two steals against Maine.
- This is Weltz’s second 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
Jan. 23 – Player of the Week: Kayla Cooper, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Jadyn Weltz, Binghamton
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