BOSTON – UAlbany, Binghamton, and UMBC all sweep their series in the eleventh week of #AESB. The Bearcats put up a dominating showing vs. UMass Lowell, outscoring them 27-9 across their 3 games, while the Great Danes only needed 10 innings to take their series, allowing no runs but earning 17 themselves. Maine proved to be a battle for UMBC, with each game being decided by 2 runs or less, but the Retrievers hold strong to go 3-0.
All 6 #AESB teams are scheduled for doubleheaders this Saturday, with Binghamton traveling to Maine, UAlbany to UMass Lowell, and UMBC to Bryant. The Retrievers currently sit atop the standings, edging out the second-place Bearcats by 2 wins, and will look to clinch the regular-season title this weekend.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Apr. 18
Player of the Week
Morgan Petty, UMBC – Sr., Outfield, Milford, Del.
- On the week, went 5-for-11 (.455) tallying 6 runs and 10 RBI.
- In double header sweep vs. Bryant, went 2-for-3 (.667) with 3 runs, 8 RBI, and 2 home runs.
Pitcher of the Week
Courtney Coppersmith, UMBC – Gr., Pitcher, York, Pa.
- Went 1-0 with 2 saves vs. Maine, totaling 16 strikeouts, 3 hits, and 0 earned runs.
- In Game 1, threw a 1-hitter complete game with 12 strikeouts and 1 walk.
Rookie of the Week
Amaya Carroll, UMBC - Fr., Pitcher/Shortstop, Hanover, Md.
- Went 1-0 in her 2 appearances, earning her first AESB start and win.
- Allowed only 2 earned runs and struck out 3 in 6 innings of work.
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
Apr. 25 - Player of the Week: Morgan Petty, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Courtney Coppersmith, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Amaya Carroll, UMBC
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