BOSTON – Binghamton took control of the standings and managed to complete back-to-back weekend sweeps. The Bearcats have won their last five games, including going 2-0 against Maine this past weekend. Binghamton is currently 8-2 in conference play and sits atop the standings heading into week five of conference play.
UMBC went 2-1 over the weekend against UAlbany. The Retrievers secured a 4-1 victory and a 5-1 victory, but the Great Danes didn’t go down without a fight, taking game two of the series 8-6 on Sunday. UMBC remains close behind the Bearcats in second place at 9-3 as they seek another #AESB Regular Season Championship.
Bryant had a successful weekend going 2-1 against UMass Lowell. The Bulldogs struggled to finish at the end of game one, as the River hawks outscored them 5-1 in the finals four innings. Following the loss, Bryant managed to take games two and three and are now 5-7 in conference play.
Conference play continues this weekend as Maine travels to UAlbany, Binghamton takes on UMass Lowell, and UMBC hosts Bryant starting on Friday.
#AESB Weekly Award Winners – April 15
Player of the Week
Elisa Allen, Binghamton – So., Infield, Groton, N.Y.
- Had a 3.179 OPS while going 5-for-6 with four HR, five runs scored and six RBI in a 2-0 week.
- Had two home runs in each of her two contests last week to take over the conference lead with 14 overall
- This is Allen’s first #AESB Player of the Week honor of the season.
Pitcher of the Week
Olivia Kennedy, Binghamton – Jr., Pitcher, Chenango Forks, N.Y.
- Fired a two-hit complete-game shutout with seven strikeouts in 7 IP against Maine.
- This is Kennedy’s second career #AESB Pitcher of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Jelynn Lee, Bryant – Fr., Outfield, Houston, Texas
- Hit .875 and had an .917 on-base percentage with seven hits, four walks, two steals, three RBI, and two runs.
- Went 7-for-7 with three walks in three conference contests as Bryant won two of three from UMass Lowell.
- This is Lee’s first career #AESB Rookie of the Week honor.
2025 #AESB Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 11 – Player of the Week: Emma Lawson, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Delaney Glover, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Emily Baumes, UMass Lowell
Feb. 18 – Players of the Week: Brianna Santos, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Emily Baumes, UMass Lowell
Feb. 25 – Player of the Week: Haley Luginbill, UMBC; Pitcher of the Week: Madison Simmerman, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Madison Simmerman, Maine
March 4 – Player of the Week: Sam Rohwer, Bryant; Pitcher of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Bryce Clendenin, Bryant
March 11 – Player of the Week: Jerzie Nutile, UMBC; Pitcher of the Week: Hayley Wieczerzak, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Rachel Carey, Binghamton
March 18 – Player of the Week: Taylor Quinn, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Hayley Wieczerzak, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Ava Beal, UAlbany
March 25 – Player of the Week: Meaghan Houk, Bryant; Pitcher of the Week: Kya Matter, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Rachel Carey, Binghamton
April 1 – Player of the Week: Caitlyn Frederick, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Olivia DeCitise, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Avery Spinello-Branch, UMass Lowell
April 8 – Player of the Week: Emma Lawson, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Kate Powers, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Rachel Carey, Binghamton
April 15 – Player of the Week: Elisa Allen, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Olivia Kennedy, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Jelynn Lee, Bryant
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