BOSTON – Four programs earned victories last week, highlighted by UMass Lowell going 2-0 and newcomer Bryant securing its first win as a part of the America East.
UMass Lowell continued its strong start to the year with a 13-7 win over Merrimack and then took down Holy Cross 12-11. Binghamton had the most impressive victory of any team, using a second half surge to blow open a close game against Pitt, 11-5. Bryant beat Merrimack 17-4 and UMBC edged Bucknell 12-10. Bryant, meanwhile, went 1-1 in his opening week as a part of the America East. This week 12 more non-conference games take place.
The preseason poll was announced on January 26.
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#AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 20
Offensive Player of the Week
Katie Pascale, UAlbany – Jr., Midfielder, Baldwinsville, N.Y.
- Notched five goals and four assists for nine points in an 18-15 loss to Cornell.
- Put seven of eight shots on goal and added four draws.
- This is Pascale’s second career Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Emily Manning, Binghamton – Sr., Goalkeeper, West Sayville, N.Y.
- Stopped 10 shots in a 10-5 victory over Pitt.
- Recorded a .667 save percentage while also picking up three ground balls.
- This is Manning’s first Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Hannah Shaddock, UMass Lowell – Fr., Goalkeeper, Corning, N.Y.
- Finished 2-0 with 18 saves and a .500 save percentage last week.
- Made eight saves with three ground ball in an 8-7 win over Merrimack.
- Finished the week with 10 saves in a 12-11 win over Holy Cross.
- This is Shaddock’s second career Rookie of the Week award.
2023 #AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 13 – Offensive Player of the Week: Lauren Cremen, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Isabella Fontana, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Hannah Shaddock, UMass Lowell
Feb. 20– Offensive Player of the Week: Katie Pascale, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Manning, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Hannah Shaddock, UMass Lowell
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