BOSTON – UMass Lowell had a pair of wins to improve to 5-0, while Vermont moved to 4-0 with a victory in its lone contest last week. Binghamton also earned a win over in-state rival Colgate.
The River Hawks continued their impressive start to the year with a 13-9 home victory over Stonehill on Wednesday and then followed it up with an 11-9 comeback victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday. Vermont also stayed unbeaten with a 15-9 home win against LIU.
UAlbany dropped a pair of contests last week, falling 14-10 to No. 23 Brown and 21-12 to No. 3 James Madison. The Great Danes are 0-5 but have played four ranked teams, with a fifth currently receiving votes nationally. UAlbany is also receiving votes in the latest IWLCA National Poll.
The preseason poll was announced on January 17.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 26
Offensive Player of the Week
Ava Vasile, Vermont – Gr., Attack, Milford, Mass.
- Recorded six goals and one assist in a 15-9 win over LIU.
- Also added three caused turnovers, three draws and two ground balls in the win.
- This is Vasile’s fourth career #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week.
Defensive Player of the Week
Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell – Fr., Goalkeeper, Rocky Point, N.Y.
- Earned a pair of victories in net, posting a .561 save percentage and 9.00 GAA.
- In first career start, made seven saves and collected six ground balls while allowing only nine goals against Stonehill
- Totaled a career-high 16 saves and only allowed nine goals for a .640 save percentage against Quinnipiac.
- This is Kuhn’s first career #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Chloe Bowers, UMass Lowell – Fr., Attack, Whitefish Bay, Wisc.
- Had ten points (8g, 2a), three draws and three ground balls in a pair of wins.
- Scored three times with three draws in a 13-9 win over Stonehill
- Had a career-high seven points, including the game-winner, in an 11-9 comeback victory against Quinnipiac.
- This is Bower’s second #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
2024 #AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners14
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
Feb. 26 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ava Vasile, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Chloe Bowers, UMass Lowell
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