Softball

UAlbany and Bryant Earn Awards in #AESB Week 6

BOSTON – It's lucky number two in Week 6 of #AESB, as UAlbany, Bryant, Maine, and UMass Lowell all recorded two wins in last week’s action. 

This Saturday marks the return of #AESB conference play. Maine will travel to take on Binghamton, while newcomers Bryant will make their debut vs. reigning champs UMBC, and UMass Lowell is on the road to face off against UAlbany. 

#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Mar. 21

Player of the Week
Sierra Fretz, UAlbany - So., Utility, Green Lane, PA

  • Recorded a game-clinching grand slam and three-run homerun to total 8 RBI on the weekend.
  • Tallied 3 runs and a .625 BA in a sweep of Lafayette. 

Pitcher of the Week
Kylie Kenney, Bryant - Fr., Pitcher, Jamison, PA

  • Set the Bryant D1 record with 16 strikeouts in their 5-1 win over Manhattan.
  • This is Kenney's first career Pitcher of the Week honor. 

Rookie of the Week
Sara Anderson, UAlbany - Fr., Infielder, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

  • In three hits, notched 2 runs and 1 RBI.
  • Over the weekend, ranked second on the team with .600 BA.
  • This is Anderson's first 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 
Feb. 28 – Player of the Week: Madison O'Berg, UMBC; Pitcher of the Week: Jerzie Nutile, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Amaya Carroll, UMBC 
Mar. 7 – Player of the Week: Lindsey Walter, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Allison L'Amoreaux, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton 
Mar. 14 - Player of the Week: Morgan Fisher, UMass Lowell; Pitcher of the Week: Ryley White, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week:Emily Riggs, UMBC
Mar. 21 - Player of the Week: Sierra Fretz, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Kylie Kenney, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Sara Anderson, UAlbany
 
 
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