Boston, MA - Week two of conference play brings an undefeated weekend series for both UAlbany and Binghamton. UAlbany is the only unbeaten team in conference play so far, while Binghamton and Bryant are both tied for 2nd at 4-2 in conference play. Bryant took their weekend series against UMass Lowell 2-1. In the mid-week games, Binghamton swept Le Moyne in a doubleheader, along with UAlbany sweeping UMass and Bryant sweeping Brown in their mid-week doubleheaders. UMass Lowell was also able to find the win column against Merrimack taking one from them.
Here are the week 8 #AESB Award Winners:
Player of the Week
Allison L’Amoreaux, Binghamton - Sr., Pitcher, Endwell, NY
- L’Amoreaux posted a .462 batting average in a 5-0 week for the Bearcats.
- She had six hits, a home run, two RBIs, and three doubles. She also recorded a slugging percentage of .923.
- L’Amoreaux also pitched a complete game, with 5 strikeouts and held her opponents to a .160 batting average
Pitcher of the Week
Brianna Roberts, Binghamton - So., Pitcher, Monroe, NY
- Helped lead the Bearcats to an undefeated week with 2 wins, 18 strikeouts, and only giving up 1 earned run in 15.0 innings pitched.
- Held her opponents to a .085 batting average, while only giving up 4 hits on the week.
Rookie of the Week
Maddy Dodig, Binghamton - Fr., Utility, Saugerties
- Slashed .455/.727/1.189 in an undefeated week for Binghamton.
- Hit 3 RBI, one home run, and added 4 runs and 13 putouts to her week.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of #AESB this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand-new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
Follow the @AEGameDay Twitter account to stay up to date on America East softball news all season long and use #AESB to join the conversation.
The preseason poll was released on January 23.
2024 #AESB Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 13 – Player of the Week: Emma Lawson, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Allison L'Amoreaux, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Isabel Quintanilla, UMass Lowell
Feb. 19 - Player of the Week: Hannah Cochran, Bryant; Pitcher of the Week: Allison L'Amoreaux, Binghamton ; Rookie of the Week: Ella Squaires, UMBC
Feb. 26 - Player of the Week: Maddi Petrella, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Jerzie Nutile, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Sam Rohwer, Bryant
March 5 - Player: Morgan Petty, UAlbany; Pitcher: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton; Rookie: Mary Kate Murray, UAlbany
March 12 - Player: Amaya Caroll, UMBC; Pitcher: Ryley White, UMass Lowell; Rookie: Amya Lundy, UMBC
March 19 - Player: Ashley Della Guardia, UMBC; Co-Pitcher: Wendi Hammond, UAlbany; Co-Pitcher: Olivia Kennedy, Binghamton; Rookie: Sam Rohwer, Bryant
March 26 - Player: Emily Riggs, UMBC; Pitcher: Kya Matter, UMBC; Rookie: Ella Squaries, UMBC
April - 2 - Player: Allison L’Amoreaux, Binghamton; Pitcher: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton; Rookie: Maddy Dodig, Binghamton
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