BOSTON - Five programs were in action last week, and all five saw at least one win over their weeknd of play. Newcomer Bryant saw their first two wins as a member of #AESB, while Binghamton and Maine both lead the pack with three wins each throughout their tournamments.
UAlbany is the remaining #AESB who has not seen play this season. The Great Danes will return to action this Friday as they compete in doubleheader vs. St. Joseph's and Coastal Carolina.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 21
Player of the Week
Lindsey Walter, Binghamton - So., Utility, Budd Lake, N.J.
- Compiled a .500 on base percentage in five games.
- Hit a team-best .467 (7-for-15) and scored 2 runs.
- Pitched a perfect 0.00 ERA in two relief appearances.
Pitcher of the Week
Ryley White, UMass Lowell – Sr., Pitcher, Wareham, Mass.
- Threw a 10-inning complete game shutout.
- Tallied 16 strikeouts and allowed only 2 hits.
Rookie of the Week
Giana LaCedra, UMass Lowell – Fr., Pitcher, Tyngsboro, Mass.
- Helped the River Hawks earn a 9-1 win in her second career start.
- Recorded 8 strikeouts in 5 innings of work.
- This is LaCedra's first #AESB Rookie of the Week honor.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of #AESB games this season. Select matchups will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices, and the America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching 'America East Conference' in app stores.
Follow the @AEGameday Twitter account to stay up-to-date on America East softball news all season long and use #AESB to join the conversation.
2023 #AESB Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 14 – Player of the Week: Kelby Drews, Maine; Pitcher of the Week: Kaylie See, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton
Feb. 21 – Player of the Week: Lindsey Walter, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Ryley White, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Giana LaCedra, UMass Lowell
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