BOSTON –UMass Lowell took down previously unbeaten UMBC, 16-12, to grab sole possession of first place in the league standings this past weekend.
In a battle of unbeaten teams, UMass Lowell came out on top, defeating UMBC 16-12 to remain the only undefeated team in #AEWLAX play. Sophomore Jillian Goldie led the way for the Riverhawks, setting a program record with nine points on six goals and three assists in the win.
Binghamton earned its first league victory of the season, downing Vermont 12-8. Tied 8-8 heading into the final quarter, the Bearcats shut out the Catamounts and finished strong with a 4-0 run to secure the win.
UAlbany also picked up a dominant conference win, taking down New Hampshire 17-4. The Great Danes were powered by Paisley Cook’s conference-record 20 draw control wins. Cook also added one goal and one assist, finishing with two points on the day.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – April 7
Offensive Player of the Week
Jillian Goldie, UMass Lowell – So., Midfield, Owen Sound, Ontario
- Goldie recorded a UMass Lowell program-record nine points on the day.
- The sophomore scored a career-high six goals and added three assists.
- This is her first #AEWLAX Offensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Mackenzie Salentre, UAlbany – Sr., Defense, Prior Lake, Minn.
- Salentre helped limit the Wildcats to just four goals in the Great Danes’ 17–4 victory.
- The senior caused two turnovers and collected three ground balls.
- This is her first #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sofia Salgado, Binghamton – Gr., Goalkeeper, Wading River, N.Y.
- Salgado recorded eight saves in the Bearcats’ 12–8 victory over Vermont.
- She helped blank the Catamounts' offense in the fourth quarter, propelling Binghamton to their first conference win of the season.
- This is her first #AEWLAX Goalkeeper of the Week honor this season.
Rookie of the Week
Madison Carter, UMass Lowell – Fr., Defense, Baltimore, Md.
- Carter earned the start and played a crucial role in the defense to hand UMBC their first conference loss of the year.
- This is her first #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor this season.
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
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