BOSTON – UMBC and UMass Lowell both recorded #AEWLAX wins to move to 2-0 in league play, while Bryant earned its first conference win of the season by taking down the defending champions.
The Retrievers defeated New Hampshire 20-11, thanks in part to Grace Blume's six goals, while the River Hawks pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback, outscoring Vermont 5-2 in the final 15 minutes. UMass Lowell's Audra Hansen netted the game-winning goal with three seconds on the clock in their 14-13 victory.
The Bulldogs poured in 17 goals and held Binghamton to six as Bryant's Sam Centofnate turned away 16 shots with.
In non-league play, Vermont shut out Central Connecticut 24-0, while UAlbany defeated Robert Morris 19-7.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of the #AEWLAX 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.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – March 24
Offensive Player of the Week
Isabelle Katter, Bryant- Sr., Attack, Devens, MA
- Katter logged two goals, including the game-winning goal, in the Bulldogs 17-6 victory
- The senior attacker dished out a game-high six assists to end the contest with eight points
Defensive Player of the Week
Jessica Tosone, Bryant- Jr., Defense, Walpole, MA
- Tosone anchored the defense accounting for five ground balls, three caused turnovers, and one draw control against Binghamton
- The Junior helped the defense hold the Bearcats to six goals
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sam Centofante, Bryant- Gr. Goalkeeper, Valley Forge, Pa.
- Centofante turned away 16 shots while allowing just six against Binghamton, posting a 72.7 save percentage
- The graduate-student goalkeeper also chipped in with two ground balls and caused one turnover in the Bulldogs 17-6 win
Rookie of the Week
Tess Curtis, UMBC - Fr., Midfield, Owings Mills, Md
- Curtis recorded three goals for the Retrievers in their 20-11 win over New Hampshire
- The first-year’s three goals tied her season high
2025 #AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 10 – Offensive Player of the Week: Jade Catlin, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Gorham, Vermont; Goalkeeper of the Week: Ellie Thomas, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Caitlin Haggerty, Vermont
Feb. 17 – Offensive Player of the Week: Emma Blloshmi, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Madison Carter, UMass Lowell; Goalkeeper of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Emily Knapp, UMBC
Feb. 24 - Offensive Player of the Week: Katana Nelson, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Allie Reading, UMass Lowell; Goalkeeper of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Emily Knapp, UMBC
March. 3 - Offensive Player of the Week: Emily Knapp, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Angelina Sanu, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Ellie Thomas, New Hampshire; Rookie of the Week: Emily Knapp, UMBC
March. 10 - Offensive Player of the Week: Katana Nelson, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Jessica Tosone, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Ellie Thomas, New Hampshire
March. 17 - Offensive Player of the Week: Dylana Williams, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Katana Nelson, UMBC; Goalkeeper of the Week: Isabella Fontana, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Madison Carter, UMass Lowell
March. 24 - Offensive Player of the Week: Isabelle Katter, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Jessica Tosone, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Sam Centofante, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Tess Curtis, UMBC
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