BOSTON – UAlbany improved to 4-0 in conference play with a 16-11 victory against previously unbeaten Binghamton to take over first place in the #AEWLAX standings, while New Hampshire and UMBC also came away with wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Great Danes secured the big win in their search for a second straight #AEWLAX regular season championship, outscoring the Bearcats 10-5 in the second of a contest that was 6-6 at the half. UNH took a significant step towards its first tournament berth since 2019 by beating Bryant 16-12 to improve to 2-2 in conference play. UMBC earned its first #AEWLAX victory, 18-9, over UMass Lowell.
UAlbany and Binghamton have clinched berths in the conference tournament and are both in action this week. UAlbany can earn at least a share of the regular season championship and clinch the top overall seed with a win against UNH. Binghamton still could earn a share of the regular season title with a win over UMass Lowell, and a loss by UAlbany in one of its final two contests.
The third conference matchup of the weekend pits Vermont (2-2) against UMBC (1-3). A UVM win would secure a berth in the #AEWLAX Tournament. If UMBC pulls off the victory they would move into a tie for third or fourth place in the standings, depending on UNH’s performance against UAlbany.
The preseason poll was announced on January 26.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 17
Offensive Player of the Week
Katie Pascale, UAlbany – Jr., Midfielder, Baldwinsville, N.Y.
- Had six points (3G, 3A) and six draw controls in a 16-11 win over previously unbeaten Binghamton.
- Had one goal and three assists in the fourth quarter as the Great Danes outscored Binghamton 6-3 to secure the win.
- This is Pascale’s third #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor this year.
Defensive Player & Rookie of the Week
Grace Cincebox, UAlbany – Fr., Goalkeeper, Pittsford, N.Y.
- Finished with 11 saves in a win over previously undefeated Binghamton.
- Helped UAlbany stay perfect in conference play and added one caused turnover.
- This is Cincebox’s first #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
April 17 – Offensive Player of the Week: Katie Pascale, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany
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