BOSTON – The nine #AEWSOC teams combined for another strong week of non-conference results, going 8-5-2 overall. Four programs went unbeaten as NJIT and Vermont went a perfect 2-0-0 and UAlbany won its lone contest. Maine tied both of its games and remains one of the 51 unblemished teams in the country at 3-0-3.
2023 #AEWSOC Weekly Award Winners – Sept. 5
Offensive Player of the Week
Maria Nogueira, NJIT - So., Forward, Cascais, Portugal
- Scored a goal in her of NJIT's wins last week.
- This is Nogueira's first #AEWSOC Offensive Player of the Week of the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Erin Murphy, Vermont - Gr., Goalkeeper, South Wantagh, N.Y.
- Made a career-high tying nine saves and allowed just one goal in a 2-1 win over Sacred Heart.
- This is Murphy's first career #AEWSOC Defensive Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Abbey Thornton, Maine - Fr., Midfielder, Windham, Maine
- Scored her first collegiate goal in Maine's 1-1 tie vs. Sacred Heart on Sunday.
- This is Thornton'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: Abbey Thornton, Maine
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