BOSTON – UAlbany, Binghamton, and UMBC all go 2-0 in the opening weekend of #AESB play. All end the weekend on win streaks, with the Great Danes leading the pack with 6 straight, followed by the Bearcats 4, and Retrievers 2.
Conference play resumes this weekend, highlighted by Binghamton and UMBC’s 3-game matchup in Baltimore. UAlbany will make the trip to Maine for their second round of games, while UMass Lowell will take on Bryant at home.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Mar. 28
Player of the Week
Sarah Rende, Binghamton - So., Outfield, Ardsley, NY
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Went 6-for-7 (.857) earning 3 runs and 4 RBI in a doubleheader sweep vs. Maine.
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Hit a game-clinching walk-off double in the Bearcats 4-3 win.
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Rende’s .857 batting average is the highest turned in by a #AESB player in opening weekend.
Pitcher of the Week
Kya Matter, UMBC - So., Pitcher, Dalmati, PA
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In #AESB opener threw a 14 K no hitter vs. Bryant.
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In 22 innings pitched on the week, totaled 24 strikeouts and allowed only 3 earned runs.
Rookie of the Week
Amaya Carroll, UMBC - Fr., Pitcher/Shortstop, Hanover, MD
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
Mar. 28 - Player of the Week: Sarah Rende, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Kya Matter, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Amaya Carroll, UMBC
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