BOSTON – UAlbany came back from halftime deficit against Bryant to remain perfect in #AEWLAX play, while Binghamton and UMBC also secured crucial conference wins on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 7-4 lead over the defending champions on the road, however, a 5-1 run by UAlbany in the third gave them the lead for good. Bryant did pull within one at 10-9 early in the fourth. Binghamton improved to 2-1 in the league with a 10-9 victory over UVM by scoring the final three goals of the contest. UMBC beat UMass Lowell 14-12 thanks to a strong first half as the Retrievers moved to 2-1.
UAlbany travels south to UMBC with sole possession of first place on the line, while Bryant hosts Vermont at 12 p.m. Lowell and New Hampshire square off at 5 p.m. as each is seeking its first conference win. Binghamton and UML both play non-conference contests this week as well.
The preseason poll was announced on January 17.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 1
Offensive Player of the Week
Katie Pascale, UAlbany – Sr., Midfield, Baldwinsville, N.Y.
- Tallied seven points on three goals and four assists as UAlbany outscored Bryant 10-4 to win 14-11.
- Added five draws, two caused turnovers and one ground ball in the win.
- This is Pascale’s second #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Grace Cincebox, UAlbany - So., Goalkeeper, Pittsford, N.Y.
- Made 13 saves and registered a save percentage of .542 as UAlbany held off Bryant 14-11.
- Had eight ground balls as well.
- This is Cincebox’s first #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor this year.
Rookie of the Week
Kloey Roos, UAlbany – R-Fr., Midfielder, Cortland, N.Y.
- Scored twice on four shots, with two draw controls and one ground ball in a comeback over Bryant.
- This is Roos’ first #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
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
Mar. 4 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kenna Kaut, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Sam Centofante, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Jillian Goldie, UMass Lowell
March 11 – Offensive Player of the Week: Emily DeGeorge, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Chloe Bowers, UMass Lowell
March 18 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ava Vasile, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Sam Centofante, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Chloe Bowers, UMass Lowell
March 25 – Offensive Player of the Week: Kenna Kaut, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Torkoff, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Emma Blloshmi, Binghamton
April 1 – Offensive Player of the Week: Katie Pascale, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Kloey Roos, UAlbany
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