BOSTON – Bryant and UMass Lowell secured a pair of wins last week as six different teams came away with victories in a strong week for #AEWLAX action.
The Bulldogs opened the week with a 13-10 win over Holy Cross and then doubled up Sacred Heart 16-8. The River Hawks improved to 3-0 by blowing out Merrimack 18-9 and then taking down LIU 14-10. Vermont was also unbeaten last week as they outscored Merrimack 8-0 in the second half for a 10-6 lead.
The preseason poll was announced on January 17.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 19
Offensive Player of the Week
Ava Vasile, Vermont – Gr., Attack, Milford, Mass.
- Recorded six goals, six draws and two ground balls in a 10-6 win over Merrimack.
- Tallied all six goals in the second half as UVM shut out the Warriors 8-0.
- This is Vasile’s third career #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week.
Defensive Player of the Week
Sam Centofante, Bryant – Sr., Goalkeeper, Valley Forge, PA
- Earned a pair of victories in net, playing 109:46 with 14 goals allowed and 13 saves.
- Posted eight saves and three ground balls in a 13-10 victory at Holy Cross.
- Gave up just four goals in 49:46 with five saves to earn a win over Sacred Heart.
- This is Centofante’s first career #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Jillian Goldie, UMass Lowell – Fr., Midfield, Owen Sound, Ontario
- Finished with 11 points, on seven goals and four assists in a 2-0 week.
- Had a career-high seven points on five goals and two assists in a 18-9 win over Merrimack.
- Came through with two goals and two assists, and one caused turnover in a 14-10 win over LIU.
- This is Goldie’s first career #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
2024 #AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 12 – Offensive Player of the Week: Katie Pascale, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Maria Hagan, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Chloe Bowers, UMass Lowell
Feb. 19 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ava Vasile, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Sam Centofante, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Jillian Goldie, UMass Lowell
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