BOSTON – Eight different teams earned at least one victory during the opening week, with Maine, NJIT and New Hampshire posting impressive 2-1 records to start the season.
The Week That Was
- Maine dropped its opener to Quinnipiac but came back with double-digit victories against La Salle and UMass to conclude the week.
- NJIT won its first two games of the year, taking down Army and Merrimack, before falling 104-57 to No. 10 Notre Dame at home to conclude the week.
- UNH went 1-1 against Division I competition and 2-1 overall, highlighted by a 59-51 victory over Howard at home to conclude the week.
- UVM, UAlbany and Bryant all went 1-1 to start the year. The Catamounts took down Miam (OH) while UAlbany outlasted Merrimack and the Bulldogs beat Dartmouth.
Looking Ahead
- Maine hosts A-10 preseason favorite URI highlighting a strong week of action, while Vermont travels to St. Bonaventure.
- NJIT is at home twice, against Rider and Wagner, while UMass Lowell hosts Le Moyne in search of its first victory.
- New Hampshire faces a pair of tough tests, traveling west to battle Colorado State and UNLV this week.
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2023-24 Weekly Award Winners (Nov. 13)
Player of the Week
Anne Simon, Maine – Gr., Guard, Sandweiler, Luxembourg
- Averaged 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 steals in a 2-1 week.
- Filled up the stat sheet with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in a win over UMass.
- Had 20 points, ten rebounds and four steals in a victory against La Salle
- This is Simon’s fifth career Women’s #AEHoops Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Mia Mancini, Bryant – Fr., Guard, Mansfield, Mass.
- Averaged 16.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in a 1-1 week.
- Netted 20 points with five threes in a season-opening win over Dartmouth.
- Followed up with 12 points and two rebounds in a loss to Seton Hall.
- This is Mancini’s first career #AEHoops Rookie of the Week honor.
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 13 – Player of the Week: Anne Simon, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Mia Mancini, Bryant
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