BOSTON – UMBC and Bryant remain atop the league standings while UMBC was able to secure a spot in the #AEMLAX Playoffs. The Retrievers dominated in a 17-7 win over Binghamton, which featured three players scoring a hat trick on Saturday. Bryant held on to secure a non-league win over Bucknell Saturday.
The Great Danes came out attacking on Saturday in a big conference match-up against Vermont. UAlbany jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first to help secure their third conference win of the season. UMass Lowell held on to secure their first conference win of the season over NJIT, posting a 10-8 victory Saturday at home.
Conference play continues with another three-game slate as NJIT hosts UMBC, Binghamton travels to Bryant, and Vermont takes on UMass Lowell on Saturday.
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#AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 14
Offensive Player of the Week
Silas Richmond, UAlbany – Jr., Attack, Delta, B.C.
- Tallied seven points in a win over Vermont on Saturday.
- Had five goals and an two assists.
- This is Richmond’s fourth #AEMLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Dylan Sharpe, UMBC – So., Defense, Crofton, Md.
- Had four caused turnovers and six groundballs.
- Help hold Binghamton to just seven goals in a win.
- This is Sharpe’s first #AEMLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Goalkeeper of the Week
AJ True, UMass Lowell – Fr., Goalkeeper, Manchester, N.H.
- Stopped 12 of 20 shots he faced
- Added five ground balls in a win over NJIT.
- This is True’s second #AEMLAX Goalkeeper of the Week honor this season.
Faceoff Specialist of the Week
Alex Steers, UMBC – Jr., Faceoff Specialist, Westminster, Md.
- Went 19-for-25 with seven ground balls in a win over Binghamton.
- This is Steer’s first #AEMLAX Faceoff Specialist honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Zac Amend, Bryant – Fr., Midfield, Rye, N.H.
- Had three goals and one assist in a non-league win over Bucknell.
- This Amend’s third career #AEMLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
2025 #AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 10 – Offensive Player of the Week: Riley Lawhorn, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Jack Combs, Vermont; Goalkeeper of the Week: AJ True, UMass Lowell; Faceoff of the Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: JC Echezuria, NJIT
Feb. 17 – Offensive Player of the Week: Dawson Rielly, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Hayden Almedia, UMass Lowell; Goalkeeper of the Week: Scott Einarson, Bryant; Faceoff of the Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Danny Burke, UMass Lowell
Feb. 24 – Offensive Player of the Week: Silas Richmond, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Jack Combs, Vermont; Goalkeeper of the Week: Connor McMahon, UMBC; Faceoff of the Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Matthew Drimmie, Vermont
March 3 – Offensive Player of the Week: Silas Richmond, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Lucas, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Scott Einarson, Bryant; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Isaac Vanzomeren, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: AJ True, UMass Lowell
March 10 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Doherty, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Matthew Rincon, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Brady Smith, UAlbany; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Xander Maxwell, UMBC
March 17 – Offensive Player of the Week: Gage Adams, Binghamton; Defensive Player of the Week: Dante Marinello, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Connor McMahon, UMBC; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: JJ Murphy, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Zac Amend, Bryant
March 24 – Offensive Player of the Week: Max Frattaroli, Vermont; Defensive Player of the Week: Anthony Bilello, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Joey Schwarz, NJIT; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Walter Zhao, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Zac Amend, Bryant
March 31 – Offensive Player of the Week: Silas Richmond, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Jacob Smith, UAlbany; Goalkeeper of the Week: Connor Winters, Binghamton; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Evan Schmitt, NJIT
April 7 – Offensive Player of the Week: Dawson Rielly, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Lucas, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Connor McMahon, UMBC; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Henry Dodge, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Owen West, Bryant
April 14 - Offensive Player of the Week: Silas Richmond, NJIT; Defensive Player of the Week: Dylan Sharpe, UMBC; Goalkeeper of the Week: AJ True, UMass Lowell; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Alex Steers, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Zac Amend, Bryant
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