BOSTON – UMBC remains the only unbeaten team after the second weekend of #AESB play. UMass Lowell took the series vs. Bryant 2-1, while UAlbany and Maine split their series to each earn a win.
The Bearcats will look to get above .500 as they host UAlbany this upcoming weekend, while UMBC will hope to keep their 5-game win streak alive when travelling to take on the River Hawks in Lowell beginning Friday. Bryant welcomes the Black Bears into town, after a weekend where both teams had earned their first #AESB wins of the season.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Apr. 4
Player of the Week
Lyndsey Evix, UMBC - Jr., Catcher, Cumberland, MD
- In a 3-0 week, went 4-for-9 (.444) totaling two runs and four RBI.
- Hit the game-winning walk-off three run homer in the opening game vs. Binghamton.
Pitcher of the Week
Kate Powers, UAlbany - So., Pitcher, Hope Valley, R.I.
- Recorded first-career no hitter in win over Maine.
- This is Powers first #AESB Pitcher of the Week honors.
Rookie of the Week
Giana LaCedra, UMass Lowell – Fr., Pitcher, Tyngsboro, Mass.
- Pitched a five-inning complete-game shutout vs Merrimack.
- Helped the team earn a 3-2 victory pitching a complete game with five strikeouts and a 1.0 ERA.
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
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