Boston - UMass Lowell continued their conference-undefeated streak and became the first team to secure a spot in the 2025 #AEWLAX Tournament. The River Hawks trailed by one at halftime but surged ahead in the second half, outscoring Binghamton 8–6. Jade Catlin and Jillian Goldie led the comeback, combining for six goals in the final 30 minutes.
Bryant edged out Albany with a tight one-goal victory. A clutch performance by Sam Centofante, who saved two crucial free-position shots in the closing minutes, sealed the win for the Bulldogs.
Vermont put up a dominant performance against New Hampshire, winning 19–11. Meghan O’Connor was unstoppable, netting six goals to power the Catamounts.
In non-conference action, UMBC picked up a commanding 22–8 midweek win over Akron. Lauryn Warfield shined with five goals in the victory.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 14
Offensive Player of the Week
Jade Catlin, UMass Lowell – Sr., Middletown, Md.
- Catlin scored a season- and team-high six goals in the River Hawks’ 14-13 victory over Binghamton.
- The senior attacker also added a ground ball, one caused turnover, and four draw controls to help UMass Lowell clinch a spot in the 2025 #AEWLAX Tournament.
Defensive Player of the Week
Kaelynn O’Brien, Bryant – So., Lynbrook, N.Y.
- O’Brien tallied six ground balls and five caused turnovers over two games last week.
- The sophomore played a key role in Bryant’s 10-9 win over UAlbany, collecting four ground balls and causing three turnovers.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sam Centofante, Bryant – Gr., Valley Forge, Pa.
- Centofante totaled 21 saves and posted a .477 save percentage across games against UAlbany and Brown.
- Against the Great Danes, she recorded 10 saves—including two crucial stops in the final minute to preserve the win—and finished with a .526 save percentage.
Rookie of the Week
Annika Wray, UMBC – Fr., Marriottsville, Md.
- Wray netted three goals to help lead the Retrievers to a win over Akron.
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 Suau, 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
March. 31- Offensive Player of the Week: Katana Nelson, UMBC; Defensive Player of the Week: Angelina Suau, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Emily Knapp, UMBC
April 7- Offensive Player of the Week: Jillian Goldie, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Mackenzie Salentre, UAlbany; Goalkeeper of the Week: Sofia Salgado, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Madison Carter, UMass Lowell
April 14 - Offensive Player of the Week: Jade Catlin, UMass Lowell; Defensive Player of the Week: Kaelynn O’Brien, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Sam Centofante, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Annika Wray, UMBC
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