#AEMLAX Week 11: UAlbany, Bryant Lock Up Championship Berths
BOSTON – Two more teams locked up spots in the #AEMLAX Championship last week as Bryant and UAlbany locked up spots. Additionally, UMBC locked up a share of the regular-season title for the first time since 2021.
Bryant hung on for a 13-12 win over Binghamton to lock up a tournament spot. UMBC beat NJIT, 19-11, and Vermont knocked off UMass Lowell, 17-9. In non-league actions, UAlbany beat perennial power Yale, 15-14 in overtime.
A lot remains at stake this weekend, the last one for regular-season play. Bryant can secure a share of the regular-season title, the top seed for the tournament and hosting rights with a win over UMass Lowell, while UMBC, which has a bye this weekend, would be No. 1 and host with a Bulldogs’ loss. Binghamton takes on Vermont on Saturday with the winner earning the final spot in the tournament field.
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#AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 21
Offensive Player of the Week
Silas Richmond, UAlbany – Jr., Attack, Delta, B.C.
- Tallied six points in a win over perennial power Yale on Saturday.
- Had two goals and four assists, including the helper on the goal that sent the game to overtime.
- This is Richmond’s second-straight #AEMLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor this season and fifth overall.
Defensive Player of the Week
Tanner Alexander, Bryant – Gr., Defender, Foxboro, Mass.
- Had seven ground balls and two caused turnovers in Bryant’s key win over Binghamton.
- This is Alexander’s first #AEMLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Brady Smith, UAlbany – Fr., Goalkeeper, Bayport, N.Y.
- Made 10 saves in UAlbany’s overtime win vs. perennial power Yale.
- Five of the stops came in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a key save and outlet pass at the start of the extra period that led to UAlbany’s game-winning goal.
- This is Smith’s second #AEMLAX Goalkeeper of the Week honor this season.
Faceoff Specialist of the Week
Walter Zhao, Vermont -
- Went 18-for-21 with 10 ground balls in a win over UMass Lowell.
- This is Zhao’s first #AEMLAX Faceoff Specialist honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Nathan Ward, UMBC – Fr., Attack, Brampton, Ont.
- Had three goals and one assist in a win over NJIT.
- This Ward’s first 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, UAlbany; 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
April 21 - Offensive Player of the Week: Silas Richmond, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Tanner Alexander, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Brady Smith, UAlbany; Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Walter Zhao, Vermont; Rookie of the Week: Nathan Ward, UMBC
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