BOSTON – No. 13 UAlbany shut out Bryant, while New Hampshire took down Vermont in overtime as both improved to 3-0 in league play with half of the conference schedule complete.
The Great Danes locked down Bryant 3-0 on Friday and then took down Lehigh 2-1 on a late goal by Sophia Schoonmaker, improving to 11-2 overall this season. UNH needed overtime but edged Vermont to improve to 3-0 in #AEFH action, while UMass Lowell shot past Maine 5-1.
Need to Know:
- In non-conference action on Sunday, Maine shut out Holy Cross.
- Midway through league play UAlbany and UNH are tied atop the standings at 3-0. The two teams square off on Friday at 2 p.m. in Durham with the winner taking hold of first place in the league.
- The River Hawks have won three straight overall and are 2-1 in league play, tied with Maine for third.
- In other conference action on Friday, Bryant hosts the Black Bears, while the River Hawks travel to Vermont. The Bulldogs will also face Queens on Thursday at home.
- UC Davis travels west to battle No. 17 Iowa on Friday and then faces No. 2 Northwestern on Sunday.
- All seven teams are in action in non-conference action on Sunday, highlighted by UAlbany traveling to battle No. 9 Boston College, looking for a second victory over a top-10 team this year.
- UNH welcomes Boston University while Bryant hosts Colgate and Maine travels to Northeastern.
- The top six teams will face off in the #AEFH Tournament from Nov. 7-10 on the campus of the top overall seed. View Championship Central for the full schedule of games.
2024 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners – Oct. 15
Offensive Player of the Week
Tasmin Cookman, New Hampshire – Jr., Forward, London, England
- Had two goals in a 3-2 overtime victory against Vermont.
- Scored the game-tying goal in the 48th minute and then the game-winner in overtime to secure the victory.
- This is Cookman’s sixth career #AEFH Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Defensive Player of the Week
Alison Smisdom, UAlbany – Sr., Midfielder, Antwerp, Belgium
- Anchored a defense which allowed just one goal and seven total shots in a pair of wins.
- Shut out Bryant with four shots allowed while scoring once.
- Gave up one goal to Lehigh on the road and four shots. Scored once.
- This is Smisdom’s first #AEFH Defensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Rookie of the Week
Abby Johnson, New Hampshire – Fr., Goalkeeper, Walpole, Mass
- Made five saves in a 3-2 overtime victory against Vermont.
- Stopped five shots in 69 minutes as UNH came back from a 2-1 deficit in the 4th quarter.
- This is Johnson’s second #AEFH Rookie of the Week honor.
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2024 #AEFH Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 4 - Offensive Player of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Rozarie Mrazova, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Karlijn Kerkhof, UMass Lowell
Sept. 10 - Offensive Player of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Abby Johnson, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Abby Johnson, New Hampshire
Sept. 17 - Offensive Player of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Illa Gunner, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Lotje Ligthart, UAlbany
Sept. 24 - Offensive Player of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Marie Oliemans, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Marie Dijkstra, Vermont
Oct. 1 - Offensive Player of the Week: Kathelijne Knuttel, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Merle Vaandrager, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Faye Meijer, New Hampshire
Oct. 8 - Offensive Player of the Week: Sophia Drees, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Merle Vaandrager, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Faye Meijer, New Hampshire
Oct. 15 - Offensive Player of the Week: Tasmin Cookman, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Alison Smisdom, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Abby Johnson, New Hampshire
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