BOSTON – Following the first week of #AEHoops action, defending champion Maine and UAlbany are the lone unbeaten squads after a pair of impressive victories on Thursday and Saturday.
The Week That Was
- UAlbany stated conference play by snapping a five-game losing streak to Vermont. The Great Danes led 32-6 late in the first half and held off a late UVM run for the 64-55 victory. The followed that up with a 53-39 win at UMass Lowell on Saturday.
- Maine outlasted UMass Lowell 54-39 in its opener and then shot 62% and scored 46 second-half points against Bryant to win 87-64.
- NJIT won its second straight contest by outscoring Binghamton 17-2 in the final nine minutes of regulation on the way to a 58-49 victory.
- The Catamounts rebounded from their opening loss for a 72-52 win over UNH, while Bryant won its opener 61-49 against the Wildcats.
- Binghamton is 1-1 in league play after beating UMBC 60-50 on Saturday.
Looking Ahead
- The Black Bears are on the road at Binghamton Thursday and UAlbany on Saturday in a pair of tough road contests. UNH plays the same two teams, facing the Great Danes on Thursday and Bearcats on Saturday.
- Vermont hosts UMass Lowell at 11 a.m. on Thursday in its school game before welcoming Bryant on Saturday.
- NJIT also played twice this week, traveling to UMBC on Thursday and then hosting UMass Lowell on Saturday.
America East Links
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2024-25 Weekly Award Winners (Jan. 6)
Player & Rookie of the Week
Olivia Kulyk, NJIT – Fr., Guard, Edinboro, Pa.
- Had career-highs of 21 points and 12 rebounds in a 58-49 victory over Binghamton.
- Hit four threes and also added two assists with one steal as NJIT started league play 1-0.
- This is Kulyk’s first career #AEHoops Player of the Week honor and fourth Rookie of the Week honor.
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
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