BOSTON – Binghamton became the first #AEWLAX program to clinch a playoff spot, taking down Bryant, while Vermont and UAlbany secured crucial victories with just three weeks left in the regular season.
Binghamton extended its winning streak to seven games by locking down the top offense in the league with a 19-7 victory over Bryant. The Bearcats gave up just one goal over the final 35 minutes of the contest. Vermont scored the final four goals against UNH to secure a 16-13 win and improve to 2-2 in conference play. UAlbany improved to 3-0 with a 15-14 win over UMBC and then played No. 2 Northwestern even through the first half but ultimately fell 21-11.
This Saturday, Binghamton could claim a share of their first #AEWLAX regular season title with a win against UAlbany at home. The Great Danes are 3-0 and if they win, it will secure a playoff spot and give them the inside track on securing the regular season title and top overall seed.
UNH hosts Bryant and UMBC welcomes UMass Lowell in the other two conference games. The Wildcats and Bulldogs are both coming off tough losses and Bryant could secure a playoff spot with a victory. The River Hawks and Retrievers each seek their first conference win of the year.
The preseason poll was announced on January 26.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of the #AEWLAX this season. Select games 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 brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 10
Offensive Player of the Week
Kenna Newman, Binghamton – Sr., Attack, Horseheads, N.Y.
- Had a career-high 11 points and a school-record seven assists in a win over Bryant.
- Scored four goals with the seven assists to lead Binghamton to 4-0 in conference play.
- This is Newman’s first career #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Emily Manning, Binghamton – Sr., Goalkeeper, West Sayville, N.Y.
- Made 10 saves in a 19-7 victory over Bryant.
- Posted a .588 save percentage with four ground balls and held Bryant to its lowest scoring output of the year
- This is Manning’s second #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Rookie of the Week
Jane Trauger, Vermont – Fr., Attack, Voorhees, N.J.
- Tallied five points (4G, 1A) in 16-13 win over UNH.
- Scored three times in the fourth quarter, including the game-tying and game-winning goals.
- This is Trauger’s third #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
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
Feb. 27– Offensive Player of the Week: Katie Pascale, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Aislinn Sweeney, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Audra Hansen, UMass Lowell
Mar. 6 – Offensive Player of the Week: Sarah Falk, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Carolyn Carrera, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Audra Hansen, UMass Lowell
Mar. 13 – Offensive Player of the Week: Claire Bockstie, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Sophie McLaughlin, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Jane Trauger, Vermont
Mar. 20 – Offensive Player of the Week: Abigail Carroll, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Carolyn Carrera, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Jane Trauger, Vermont
Mar. 27 – Offensive Player of the Week: Emily Oliver, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Kristen Scheidel, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Skylar Baur, UAlbany
April 3 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kenna Kaut, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Angelina Suau, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Audra Hansen, UMass Lowell
April 10 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kenna Newman, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Manning, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Jane Trauger, Vermont
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