BOSTON – UAlbany, Binghamton, NJIT and Vermont all won twice this week to take over the top four spots in the #AEHoops standings. The Great Danes sit atop the standings at 4-0, while the Highlanders are close behind at 3-0.
The Week That Was
- UAlbany started the week with a 59-32 victory over New Hampshire and followed it up with a fourth quarter comeback against Maine to beat the Black Bears 60-55 at home.
- NJIT is a perfect 3-0 after putting up 48 second-half points in a big win over UMBC on Thursday and then shooting past UMass Lowell 72-54.
- Vermont had the most impressive weekend of any team. The Catamounts led UML 45-23 at the half on the way to a 25-point win and followed it up with a 44-21 lead over Bryant at the half. They finished with a 31-point victory to go to 3-1 in league play.
- Binghamton took down Maine for the first time since the 2019-20 season with a 69-59 win on Thursday and then beat UNH 67-44.
Looking Ahead
- Thursday Binghamton (3-1) welcomes Vermont (3-1) for an 11 a.m. matchup between two teams that have won three straight.
- Also on Thursday, Maine (2-2) hosts NJIT (3-0) while Bryant welcomes UAlbany and UMBC faces New Hampshire.
- On Saturday, UAlbany welcomes Binghamton and NJIT is at New Hampshire. Bryant plays at UMass Lowell and Maine welcomes UMBC.
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2024-25 Weekly Award Winners (Jan. 13)
Player of the Week
Jadyn Weltz, Binghamton – Jr., Guard, Timmons, Ontario
- Averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game in a 2-0 week.
- Posted 21 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds as Binghamton beat Maine 69-59. Their first win over the Black Bears since 2019-20.
- Chipped in 12 points, four boards and two steals in a blowout win over UNH, 67-44.
- This is Weltz’s first career #AEHoops Player of the Week honor and the first for Binghamton since the 2020.
Rookie of the Week
Olivia Kulyk, NJIT – Fr., Guard, Edinboro, Pa.
- Averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 block per game while shooting 50% from the floor in two wins.
- Had 13 points, five rebounds and three triples in a 28-point win over UMBC.
- Came through with 13 points, five boards and two blocks in an 18-point win over UMass Lowell.
- This is Kulyk’s fifth #AEHoops Rookie of the Week honor this season.
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 11 – Player of the Week: Kayla Cooper, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT
Nov. 18 – Player of the Week: Kayla Cooper, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Allison Cannon, NJIT
Nov. 25 – Player of the Week: Kayla Cooper, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT
Dec. 2 – Player of the Week: Eva DeChent, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Abby Misier, Binghamton
Dec. 9 – Player of the Week: Jaden Walker, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT
Dec. 16 – Player of the Week: Kayla Cooper, UAlbany; Martina Borrellas, UAlbany
Dec. 23 – Player of the Week: Kaci Donovan, UAlbany; Delanie Hill, UAlbany
Dec. 31 – Player of the Week: Clara Gomez, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Elizabeth Lavoie, New Hampshire
Jan. 6 – Player of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT
Jan. 13 – Player of the Week: Jadyn Weltz, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Kulyk, NJIT
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