BOSTON – Through two #AEWSOC dates, three teams are left standing with unblemished records. Binghamton, Maine and UMass Lowell all posted wins on Sunday to stay unbeaten in league play.
The Black Bears shut out UAlbany 3-0 on the road to move to 2-0 while Binghamton beat Binghamton, 3-1, to achieve the same mark. UMass Lowell blanked NJIT at home, 2-0, to win its league opener after having a bye last week. In the fourth game, UNH got in the win column with a 2-0 victory at Bryant.
This week is the first two-game week of the season with eight conference games in a four-day span starting on Thursday. All eight contests will air on ESPN+.
2023 #AEWSOC Weekly Award Winners – Sept. 25
Offensive Player of the Week
Abby Kraemer, Maine – Jr., Forward, Waterloo, Ont.
- Had a three-point performance in Maine’s 3-0 shutout victory at UAlbany.
- Scored her league-leading ninth goal of the season in the 60th minute and also assisted on the game-winning goal.
- This is Kraemer’s second #AEWSOC Offensive Player of the Week of the season (9/11/23) and third of her career (9/11/23, 10/11/22).
Defensive Player of the Week
Kira Kutzinski, Maine – Gr., Goalkeeper, Bünde, Germany
- Stopped all six shots she faced in Maine’s 3-0 win over UAlbany.
- Recorded her third shutout of the season.
- This is Kutzinski’s first #AEWSOC Defensive Player of the Week of the season and second of her career (10/17/22).
Rookie of the Week
Paige Luke, Binghamton – Fr., Forward, Ilion, N.Y.
- Scored her third career goal and first in conference play to contribute to Binghamton’s 3-1 win over UMBC.
- Tallied three shots including a pair on net in 57 minutes of action.
- This is Luke’s first career #AEWSOC Rookie of the Week honor.
2023 #AEWSOC Weekly Award Winners
Aug. 21 – Offensive Player of the Week: Gabby Zalot, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Selena Negron; Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Luise Reinwald, Maine
Aug. 28 – Offensive Player of the Week: Meghan Guarente, New Hampshire; Co-Defensive Players of the Week: Sally Rainey, New Hampshire & Kylee Carafoli, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Luise Reinwald, Maine
Sept. 5 – Offensive Player of the Week: Maria Nogueira, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Erin Murphy, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Abby Thornton, Maine
Sept. 11 – Offensive Player of the Week: Abby Kraemer, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Samantha Breton, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Merle Hueser, NJIT
Sept. 18 – Offensive Player of the Week: Jordane Pinette, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Kaitlyn Williams, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Luise Reinwald, Maine
Sept. 25 – Offensive Player of the Week: Abby Kraemer, Maine; Defensive Player of the Week: Kira Kutzinski, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Paige Luke, Binghamton
Fans will once again be able to watch nearly every #AEWSOC contest 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 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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