BOSTON – Binghamton held off Bryant to earn the series sweep, while UMBC and UMass Lowell claim their series 2-1 in the tenth week of #AESB. The Bearcats take over UAlbany in the standings to claim the second place spot, trailing UMBC at first by 2 wins.
UMass Lowell is the only team to not see any non-conference play this week, as they prepare to travel to Binghamton for action beginning Saturday. UMBC will take on in-state foe Maryland before hosting Maine for their 3-game series, while UAlbany will travel to Hartford before welcoming Bryant for their weekend matchup.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Apr. 18
Player of the Week
Courtney Coppersmith, UMBC – Gr., Pitcher, York, Pa.
- Recorded 4 runs and 5 RBI, including a grand slam in UMBC's 12-3 win over UAlbany.
- Pitched 8 innings on the weekend, tallying 9 strikeouts and 2 earned runs.
- This is Coppersmith's first Player of the Week honor since her dominant rookie season.
Pitcher of the Week
Sophia Pappas, Binghamton – Gr., Pitcher, Binghamton, N.Y.
- Totaled 9 innings of work with 9 strikeouts and 0 ERA.
- Threw a one-hit complete game in Binghamton's Game 1 win over Bryant.
- This is Pappas' first Pitcher of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Brianna Roberts, Binghamton – Fr., Pitcher, Monroe, N.Y.
- On the mound, pitched 8 innings earning 13 strikeouts and a 1.15 ERA.
- At the plate went 4-for-7 (.571) with 1 RBI.
- In her first year, Roberts ranks third in strikeouts and ERA, and leads all rookies in weekly honors.
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
Apr. 4 - Player of the Week: Lyndsey Evix, UMBC; Pitcher of the Week: Kate Powers, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Giana LaCedra, UMass Lowell
Apr. 11 - Player of the Week: Courtney Paolantonio, Bryant; Pitcher of the Week: Courtney Coppersmith, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton
Apr. 18 - Player of the Week: Courtney Coppersmith, UMBC; Pitcher of the Week: Sophia Pappas, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton
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